A First

Wednesday was the first time I let Buby use the PC. I'm sort of anti kids + computers. At least while they are itty bitty. They will have LOTS of time later on to fiddle with the high-tech world. For now I choose our books and music and imaginations over sitting solo in front of a screen. Even if it is educational. That said, yesterday was a sick day at home, and I made an exception after about the 40th time I heard "What can we do now?" I had an idea.

We've been loving our Hooked On Phonics Learn to Read program since Grandma DJ bought it for us last September. Buby's always eager to whip out the workbooks and flashcards. We do a lot with them. And it forces us to take a breather from the physical. But the Pre-K Edition also comes with two CDs, letter names and letter sounds. I popped one into the computer yesterday during Bleu's nap, and Buby + I made our way through several exercises. It was fun. At one point he pushed my hand off the mouse and took over. Incredible how fast they learn. And become addicted. I had to peel him away from it so that we could go cook dinner.