Abby says the cutest thing...

This past two school years is a pleasure watching Abby grow and learn. Her schedule after getting off the bus consists of: washing hands, nibble some snacks, prepare for homework. Homework consists of math, (usually two pages long)reading, (usually four to five level appropriate books) and writing. When done, she usually heads off to do all sorts of drawing and scribbling. Then she gets ready for supper, bath/clean up, prayers and bed.
On Wednesdays and Tuesdays the afternoon/evening schedule is altered a bit due to extra activities. She is allowed to watch TV on Saturdays and some Sundays.

One afternoon while I was assisting her with her Math homework, I got a bit impatient as to how much time she was spending on one problem. I said to her "what's taking so long? we don't have all day." She didn't look up but continued concentrating on the problem, then she finally answered (still her eyes glued to the problem) "I'm thinking, thinking is good for you."
To this day, I let her spend as much time as possible on any given Math problem. I have been impressed on the idea that her lingering has something to do with her having to think through the problem. What a child!I wish for her to continue thinking things through as opposed to rushing and be proven wrong. Especially when it comes to solving Math problems.

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