My Spelling Bee Champ

My daughter, Shylah and I speak regularly about random things. Whatever it is she asks of me, no matter how age-inappropriate I think that question is, I do my utmost best, to answer so that she understands. I mean she must be asking me for a reason. The adage goes, "If the mind can conceive it ....blah blah blah" So if her little mind is asking me what a "period" is why would I run her???

Anyways, since recently she, Shylah, shared with me that she really wants to be a Doctor. Unlike most parents, I wasn't excited, nor amused. But it's what she wants. I explained to her that becoming a doctor entails A TON of work. Explained how hard she'd have to study, going to bed late reading her books etc. I use it as leverage now each time she and  I have studies together. When she gets lazy, I remind her of the hard work ahead if she wants to be a Dr. and it has paid off remarkably. She has had three weeks of "spelling" so far at school and has excelled. I was shocked, really, that she would have done so well. I know she's naturally bright and her brain is that of a sponge, but I must admit, I feel proud each time I remember all the "ticki" dem in her book. Bright girl Shylah.