Owen's collection of rocks recently got a boost from our favorite geologist, Carolyn!
While back in the states for her sister's wedding, she went through her old rock collection and sent us some; there are some really great ones in there.
We keep them in a little jar on the shelf, and Owen will request, "rock," sometimes. We get them down and talk about them - what colors they are, that they are rough, smooth, big, "bitty" (as in itty bitty). We line them up along the seams in the floor, and recently, Owen has started throwing them. We put them away when this happens. In the picture, Owen is showing me the "puhrpuhr" pumice (sent by Carolyn in another package).
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Obviously, this is the best post yet. I am still impressed by his powers of observation and his aptitude for objects others might dismiss. Yay little Owen!! Next, I will send him some boots, a chisel, and a mallet.
Well, I think he's not only adorable but also the most brilliant little boy I've ever known ;-) It's interesting to note the differences between him and some of his friends around the same age. Owen is very verbal while one friend in particular is very physical but has just started talking. Another child we know around his age doesn't walk or talk yet but seems alert and aware and just fine. I wonder if the things we notice as strengths now will always be his strong points.???
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