Kat, the amazing thing about kids is that you never know what small thing you introduce them to is going to be the catalyst for future interests, but later on you will see, and it will warm your heart. Keep up the good work!

With my daughter, there were so many little things I see in her now. Her love of sewing--the antique machine she was given when she was 14 made a huge impression. She's studying costume design now in college. All of the art pencils and pens that were around here were enjoyed, and now both of them are very good artists. (This just reminded me of a question my son asked last night, so I went off and did a little research on Mozart symphonies. They played #25 in Persuasion on Masterpiece Theater.) Both kids love witty things like Tom Lehrer lyrics and good poetry and literature--all things they were introduced to as kids. We've worked on critical thinking. Examples in childhood can go a long way.

SRS