Reading Rainbow

So here we are in Boston and I've got both Lilo and Stich. I've never really fully appreciated having a school for Lilo to go to during the day so that my days wouldn't be so full with trying to entertain TWO growing toddlers. But I'm realizing as each day passes how much they're developing each day. What a joy to experience it firsthand... even though at times they wear me out before it's even nooon.

So recently we went to the nearby bookstore (library as Lilo calls it) to hang out, chill in the AC, and read/make a mess of the place. I decided to get a workbook that Lilo and I could work on to to keep her busy while we're out here.

I ended up getting a phonics workbook (grade 1)... Lilo insisted in getting a book that she could "read." I have to tell you it's been amazing to watch her progress. Admittingly, I was SO frustrated the first day... I will probably never be a teacher... but Lilo has really amazed me. Of course, she's already been introduced to phonics for the last few months (thanks to her SMM teachers) but I've never really seen her read as well as she has until the last few days.

Our "thing" is that whenever she reads it correctly by herself I'd give her "high fives.". The funny thing is, Stich always wants to be a part of the "action." He'll stick out his hand and I'll give him one too. Today I had just finished giving Lilo a "high five" when Stich started making his usual grunting noise. I look over and he points to my hand. I'm thinking what does he want. So I lay out my hand and he ends up giving me a few high fives. The kid is adorable. :)

I'm hoping that Lilo will be reading Shakespere by the end of the summer....