So Proud!



She did it - Carissa read her first book! She did it in typical 4 year old fashion - slowly. She read in 15 minute intervals every night for a week. She sounded out the letters and figured out the words. And tonight she finished the first book she read herself, "Cooking with the Cat". We are all so proud of her and I think you can tell by the pictures that she's proud too.

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Linda said…
Congratulations Carissa! How cool! Hannah could do it if she tried, but her most favorite phrase lately is "I CAN'T!"...maybe if I prod her with this wonderful report, it will motivate her a bit....
5:16 AM
Carolyn F said…
WTG Carissa!!!
6:48 PM
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