School’s out

for the summer.  But Hannah only really considers certain subjects as ones that are out for summer.

H:  Mama!  We forgot to read Story of the World! [that’s her history book]  I’d better read it now.

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H:  Mama, I really like this book. [Janice VanCleave’s book on nutrition for kids] 

She’s reading about water and why one’s body needs it.

Later, as Naomi was reflecting on how inconvenient it would be if someone were allergic to water, Hannah put her new knowledge to good use:

H:  You would DIE if you were allergic to water!

N:  Why?

H:  Because your body HAS TO HAVE water. 

N:  Oh.  Maybe you would only be allergic to house water, and you’d be able to drink rain water.

Later still, she went running up to the table to get a drink of water.  This is very unusual for her – I find myself reminding her to drink water throughout the day usually.

H:  You know, you should drink water often, even if you’re not thirsty, because your body needs water.

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I got the book, Penrose, the Mathematical Cat, recently.  Hannah found it. 

H:  Mama, can I read this?

Me:  [in mock horror]  What?  A MATH book?!?  You said you didn’t like math!

H:  [smiling]  Mama, I LIKE math.  I do.  Can I read this book?

Me:  Well….okay.