At least you have a lot of time to spend with her right now, so you can watch her closely. The person I turn to for childrearing advice would probably say, look beyond the behavior to the heart. And I would add, pray for wisdom and insight. That's what I do when I'm at a loss. I have one who doesn't reveal herself readily. If I ask her a direct question, she can be quite close-mouthed. But if I cuddle her and give her words of affirmation, she readily responds. She smiles and cuddles right up. How does your DD respond to your affection? Has she encountered teasing or any other difficulties at school?

Is it a big deal if she doesn't do the science project? Maybe her brother would like to do a simple one on his own?

We didn't do much for homeschooling today. I didn't even do the math drill because I was mentally preparing to take my son back to the specialist at noon. But he did two reading lessons in a row, and then when we got back, he asked to do yet another. I am so surprised at how quickly he picks it up. My daughters were not like that at all. Just the opposite of what I might have expected.

Jana, that puzzles *does* sound cool! I was sooo into human biology for a while as a kid. I had a visible woman. Remember those? You could make her 7 mos. pregnant. I learned so much about anatomy from that thing.

Dog heathen. You crack me up!!

Love,

Susannah