Influenced by Dora the Explorer

Trying to get Klaudia excited about her preschool that she starts September 1st, I told her we'd buy her a new backpack just like Dora's. "And a map?" she asked.

Influenced by Curious George

While waiting for his girls to finish their lunch, so that we could go shopping, Len looked through a magazine and noticed: "It looks like George is dating a new girl" (George Clooney that is). Klaudia asked me what daddy said, and when I repeated, she asked: "George the monkey?"

Raising Another Teacher in the Family?

The school has officially started for me and Klaudia.  Yes, we've decided to put Klaudia in school two days a week for 4 hours a day. 

The first day of her school went better than expected.  I anticipated tears, but except for mine, there were none.  Klaudia was simply ready (just like she was ready to move from the crib to the big girls' bed and to be potty trained - no hassle, she just did it).  She had her Dora backpack, her map and off she went. 

Today was her 3rd day of school.  As soon as we got home, she ordered Maya and me to sit on the floor, so she could read us a book.  After she was done, I wondered if it was a good time to introduce her to what I do at work.  So, I said: "Hey babe, you know, when I go to work, I sit just like you now, and I teach, too."  I couldn't wait to see her reaction.  Would she understand it?  Well, she looked at me and said:  "Shhhhhh!  Be quiet, please!"