The fact that Lex can read is funny sometimes.\u00a0 Here is a situation that often occurs… When we leave him with someone new (teacher, babysitter, etc.) we tell them that he can read and that he settles himself with books.\u00a0 They nod and say ok.\u00a0 Sometimes I try to emphasize that he really CAN read, but other times I just say it and move on.\u00a0 Invariably, when we get home the person says, “He can READ!”\u00a0 :)\u00a0 We always laugh and say, yes, we told you he can read.\u00a0 I don’t think people really get it until they hear him read.\u00a0 Sometimes I wonder if people think we are exaggerating, or just don’t fully grasp the idea, or what, but it’s funny how impressed people are when they actually see it!<\/p>\n
This post was prompted by the reaction from our new babysitter.\u00a0 Our old (and only) sitter went away to college a few weeks ago so we had to find a new one.\u00a0 Always a scary process, for me.\u00a0 Luckily the kids are awesome!\u00a0 They were pretty obnoxious for Alan and I today (overtired from yesterday) but apparently put on their A-game for her tonight.\u00a0 At dinner Lex was flipping through a magazine and apparently read something that shocked her.\u00a0 She said she figured he could recognize words, but was amazed to hear him sounding out big words.\u00a0 I think her example was “vinaigrette.” That’s a big word to hear a little boy sound out :)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Lex’s reading impresses our new babysitter, and everyone else who hears him! Continue reading