Petiole

Teaching Migo is always a challenge. He doesn't want to repeat things already discussed. He would invent his interpretation if you try to repeat a subject. One time, when Itin was reviewing with him the parts of a leaf, he would not want to repeat the word "petiole" - the stalk of the leaf. He just declared that it is a "buntot!" We just rationalized that average grown people really don't know what a petiole is.

He also doesn't want to "unlearn" things. For example, Mr. Incredible is still Mr. "Credible" and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are still "Danger the Turtles." Although he can say each word correctly, he wouldn't correct the whole phrase because that's the way he wants to call his favorite cartoon characters.

Itin and I talked about it and agreed that it is ok if Migo is not as "academically-advanced" as his cousins Mika and Trigger as long as he is learning. We just joked that we would just develop him in sports. If he can't get academic scholarships, he might as well get athletic scholarships!

To our surprise, we were told yesterday that Migo was chosen to their nursery quiz bee scheduled tomorrow. We don't know how many were selected and how Migo did it, but we are really proud and hope that he does well. If only we can review with him tonight...