this one is for the grandparents

Eleanor, putting down the scissors:  Is this a hexagon?
Mayma:  Yes.  It is a hexagon.  Look, six sides. [editor's note: additional sides were added later]
Eleanor:  But I want six points.
Mayma:  Here are the six points.
Mimi:  Know what those are called?  Vertices.  That point is a vertex.
Eleanor: WHOA.

"These are electricities coming out of those pipes.  Don't touch them or they will burn you, really burn you indeed.  I'm certain they will.  Don't touch them, or you will cry.  These are electricities too and they are like a metal stove.  Like a sword.  Don't touch them."





And this, during quiet time alone:

This is the first time she's written her name without any help at all.  She called Emily up to her room asking "how do you spell 'from'?"  It's for Essie.

This is Essie. 
You can tell it's her birthday because of the crayons presents and the crown.