Gabi's Homework

Largely, we've been very relieved with our decision to have Gabi stay home. While she is plenty social, and would have a great time at school, it has been good to have her staying home, if only to keep her sister company.

The last few weeks, Juvy, our wonderful amah (nanny/housekeeper) has been having Gabi do her homework -- in an activity book which she has. Throw in art time, morning jogs, and play time, Gabi certainly gets plenty of stimulation.

Most mornings start with jogging -- where Rania & Gabi go for a walk in the neighborhood. When the neighbor's dog, Candy, can join them, it is a big highlight of their time.

With the addition of a $1 water color set, Gabi is becoming more of an artist, finishing several pieces in a single day. Flowers, suns, and mommies are big themes in her current art mode.



She also gets to create entire lands, usually consisting of farm animals or horses, though birds, pirates, and cars may also be involved. Usually these lands are filled with conversations between mommies and babies starting with the word, "pretend." "Pretend this mommy horse is sad" might be a common beginning to Gabi's latest tales.

Tracy's purchase of a nice soft rug from IKEA has also made the play area much more comfortable for many of the adventures that take place on the living room floor.