On two different occasions, A has created activity sheets for M. These are similar to the homework they get from school, with a few different types of questions thrown in. They are intended for M to do in the car or when she has some time to spare. I think they are adorable. Here is one of them:

If you have trouble reading it, here are the questions:

1) How much do these bars represent? Answer: 331.

2) Dot to dot. Completed.

3) Names that start with A. Answers supplied by M: Alexa, Alex, Alexandra, Anna, Abby, Addy, Anne, Angela, Allie, Abigail, Ashley, Aya, Agnes, Alisa, Allis, Amelia, Aileen, Amber, Apple

4) How much money do these coins represent? Answer: $1.40

5) Dear boys and girls. I'm makeing a necklase for Anna. Whers the rapping paper? What shud I do. Right it here. Look around the house and if you still cant find it go to the store and buy it. Answer from M: If there's no wrapping paper at the store then put the necklace in a box and wrap it up in newspaper.

Oh my god, the cuteness. I can't stand it.

Poor A is still complaining that her throat hurts. She doesn't have strep so we aren't sure what to do about it. We are giving her lots of ice cream but that is clearly not the solution.

This weekend is the ballet presentation – rehearsal tomorrow at 3:30 and performance on Sunday at 3:30.