May 15, 2012
Pearl had her last take-home assignment from school due this week.
A detailed map of some place she knew well. We decided on the park.
After telling her "not today" for about four days, I finally caved to her pleadings this afternoon and broke out the crayons and paper. I was fearful of another homework mishap like last time, and not having Jeff home from work yet to keep me from killing her or locking myself in the bathroom and crying.
Praise the good Lord above because we both survived! I drew an example of my map, with Pearl telling me all the important things we needed to include on it. Then it was her turn. I said nothing except to prompt her on what things came next and let her draw and label to her heart's content. I mean, who cares if the rec center pool is the size of Texas and our streets are freeways?
And with not a single tear shed or threat yelled, I'm giving this assignment an A+.
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