Chess has become very popular in our house lately, mostly due to the influence of school. Every Thursday afternoon the kids play chess after school. Chess in the classroom, chess on the lawn, chess everywhere. Rosie already knew how to play and Charlotte wanted to learn so at home we've been reading through "Gary's Adventures in Chess Country" by Igor Sukhin. Wonderful book! Each chapter introduces a new piece in a fun way and teaches kids how to use it. There are puzzles at the end of each chapter that help reinforce what they just learned and also teach basic strategy. We do fun things like using sweets for the "mines" in some of the puzzles and using legos for others. When they solve the puzzle they get to eat one of the "mines" (well, not the lego ones). Charlotte has learned how to use all of the pieces except for the pawns and the king, but she's still an easy target for Rosie.
Rosie has been learning to be more careful and check for danger, as well as using a little bit of strategy...but she's still an easy target for Loeto.
Remember this?
It has become this:
Yes, I jumped. Yes, I look silly. Remember that you asked to see the picture.
My poor Charlotte came home from school sick today, but as soon as she got some medicine in her it was back to being fancy. "Mommy, take a picture of my hair and post it on Facebook for grandma to see!" It was nice getting to spend an unexpected day with my Charlie (pronounced Sharlie per her request). After the rough first week of school she is just loving it and was very sad to miss out today. Hopefully she'll be better for tomorrow, but I doubt it. Dare I confess that I hope she stays home so we can have another day of cuddling and watching movies?
I like your jumping picture! And, Charlotte is very pretty with her fancy headdress :)
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