She likes letters now, Gromit! And the Magna-Doodle has never seen so much use as it has in the last month since Carol came up with the brilliant "Letter of the Day" strategy.

This one Bri wrote entirely by herself, with just coaching as to what letter was next. The strokes and order were hers alone. I am very scared... she is not even 3 1/2.

Eiley is getting in the act too - she likes to pick up the foam letters from the floor mat. Well, just the E and the F so far - but E is always "elephant", just like she heard Bri repeat. I am more sacred now.