The letter B

This week, we are learning the letter B. It started out being exciting because it is the next letter in Abby's name, which means that by the end of next week, she will be able to write her name. I don't know if I am teaching her wrong or what, but getting Abby Grace to make a line and two bubbles seems really difficult! Not to mention, the poor kid makes a line like her DADDY: from the bottom, up! I have *tiny* (see, tiny!) issues with this, but I won't get into them now. Shane DOES have perfect (really...) penmanship, so may-be Abby Grace will pick that up, too. Anyway, Abby got frustrated really quickly and kept telling me, "I can't do it!" and "I need you Mommy. Please help me." The truth is, she did a few really great B's, but as soon as she accomplished it, she went backwards and acted like she couldn't. So, we took a break from writing to paint birdhouses (as birdhouse begins with B). We will finish painting them tomorrow. Then, we worked on patterns with shapes and colors (a little harder than the fruit we patterned last week). She did a great job! The patterning really clicks with her. Next, we had "bears" served in a "bear" bowl with "bear" juice. AKA, Teddy Grahams in a Pooh Bear-shaped bowl and grape juice. After that, we were to try writing again. Let's just say she didn't really try at all. She just gave up. I am REALLY trying to be patient, as I'm sure a line and two bubbles are hard to connect to one another, but she did it earlier! What is so frustrating is that she gives up so easily, even after she has accomplished the goal! But, I'm no longer frustrated about it. She knows exactly what tomorrow will bring: more writing the letter B.