Monday 3 December 2012

To Live & Learn

One of most interesting features of human beings I've been musing over this week is our ability to learn and grow.  The biggest of all these is the astonishing progression of language in children.  I know the logic and reason behind speech development - but the reality is simply amazing.  For babies-  the transition from making noises to that of voicing words and then to join those words into real communication holds true wonder for me.  God is amazing in his creations.

My children are in Year 1 & 2 at primary school and are learning the art of writing and expressing themselves on paper. 

I love it.  Little B is experimenting with poetry.


R is a more reluctant writer - even though she is very advanced in her reading she doesn't currently have the excitement in writing that B has.  It's funny, with their characters (and the contentious boy / girl thing) I thought it would be the other way around.  But no, they are who they are.  I endeavour to make games and constantly encourage writing of any kind on the weekend...  She instigated writing a short letter to 'Granny' this week (my heart melts).


I looked at my past couple of blog posts and I think I'm gonna try things a little differently.  My aim is to do shorter blog posts a little more frequently.  I think my last couple posts have been rather long and a shorter format may work better for readers and for me trying to fit blogging into my life.  As I say, we are all constantly living and learning.  I'll give it a try....

J9 x

14 comments:

  1. What a cute post! I saw you over at Debbiedoo's and I am your latest follower. Hope you come check out my blog too! www.mendezmanor.com I have a six month old daughter who is just starting to find her voice so I totally understand what you are saying!

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    1. Oh thanks Nicole. I so love the stage where bub starts to babble - you're in for a wonderful time with your daughter. Thanks for following along - I'll pop over to your blog when I've got a mo!! J9 x

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  2. Oh, so sweet! I love kids' art. And letters to granny. How adorable!

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    1. Thanks!! I know it's mainly a mother that appreciates such things but I adore other kid's art too - I'm so glad you found it cute! J9 x

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  3. Those are adorable! So special! :)
    Susan

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    1. Thanks Susan! He took is poem into school to show his teacher - he was so proud - bless him! J9 x

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  4. Those simple things are the things we cherish most. Oh how I remember those days when my cildren were little. Love the sweet art work. Those are keepers!
    Hugs,
    Jann

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    1. I know - it is gorgeous. I try to keep folders of my favourites or particularly sweet ones - they're so cute to look through!! Thanks! J9 x

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  5. Lovely artwork-fun times!

    Carolyn

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  6. Thanks for stopping by my blog. I'm sure your children will look back and remember all of the little life moments--- and they'll be so grateful for them.
    Dawn

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    1. Oh bless you - I know I had the gift of a happy childhood and so want the same for my children. I really enjoyed your blog so thanks for popping back over to mine!! J9 x

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  7. Hey again :) I wanted to let you know that I nominated you for the Liebster Blog Award. You can read more about it here: http://www.mendezmanor.com/2012/12/liebster-award.html. Happy Holidays!

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    1. Oh goodness!! Thank you so much for being so kind and taking the time to nominate me - that's very sweet! J9 x

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