Yesterday I picked up something that was between the sofa cushions and it was Addie’s shopping list from when she was here after Christmas.
She had a gift card to Claire’s so she got online to see what everything would cost and plan her shopping so she didn’t overspend.
Oh . . the spelling! 🙁
Water bottle
Two sets of fake glue on nails
2 earrings
I guess the list served its purpose – to remind her what she wanted to get; she was able to read it but I think we need to work on spelling. Of course, I’ll save this forever . . what’s one more thing? 🙂
Donna in KS says
What grade is she? It’s been my understanding with grandchildren that students are encouraged to just write things as they sound. I’m definitely a phonics supporter when teaching reading but wish more emphasis were put on proper spelling earlier!! Just opinion of an old lady! Addie will be fine.
judy.blog@gmail.com says
Third grade. I know times have changed but I see how some young adults write and I want better for her. For the longest time, she almost wouldn’t write if she didn’t know how to spell a word. She would ask Chad or Nicole so many times how to spell a word. The teacher encouraged them to tell her to write it like it sounds so, at least she’s doing that. She did find a Dictionary at the pallet store the other day and asked for it. She said she has one in her desk at school, one at home and she wanted one for here. Vince was fixing to tell her that we have dictionaries and there’s one on her computer but I told him .. no . . if she wants a dictionary to keep at our house, let her get it . . it was $3.
Donna in KS says
Good for you! I agree with how some young people spell and their handwriting is usually terrible too! For her to be interested in having dictionaries available certainly bodes well for Addie!
Sandy G says
That note is precious. Something Addie will enjoy reading when she is older. Aren’t grandkids the best?
Cindy F says
I’m impressed that she made a list!! How many kids her age do that?
judy.blog@gmail.com says
I’ve probably ruined her for life. I make a list for EVERYTHING. I’ll say “Let’s do this tomorrow.” She’ll say “OK . . let’s put that on our list. 🙂
Vicky says
I love the idea of the list with grandkids. Why didn’t I think of this. Personally, I’m a list person and wouldn’t get anything done without one. I’m definitely going to push this on my grandsons.
judy.blog@gmail.com says
The good thing is I never “taught” her to do it – she just sees me doing it so that tells me that the things I do, hoping she takes note, maybe it’s working. I think it’s so important to have “backup” for all our food supplies so if I decide to make a chocolate pie – I have everything here I need to do it. Or, if I’m cooking and need another can of tomatoes, I make sure I always have extras. When I’m cooking and I use something, I’ll put it on my list to buy a replacement. At their house, it’s pretty much go to the store every day before cooking dinner. She will see two different lifestyles and she’ll be able to decide which works best for her when she’s the wife/mom. But, I never tell her “the way your parents do it is wrong” . . it may be right for them but I just want her to know there are more ways than one to do most things.
So, I was glad to see that she does notice some of the things I do.