~They Are Measuring Everything!~
By Jennifer
@LovingMyBabies (85923)
Valdosta, Georgia
October 28, 2016 2:49pm CST
Part of Home Schooling is teaching children real life skills. My husband had a few hours off today so he is teaching our son how to read a tape measure. They are measuring everything! My husband also gave our son a tape measure and a hammer. =)
When my husband has a job for himself he's going to take our son with him sometimes. My son is BEYOND excited about this! 
I love when my kids are excited about learning something new!
I love when my kids are excited about learning something new!15 people like this
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
28 Oct 16
@yukimori Yeah he really loves learning anything his dad does! He cannot wait to go to work with him sometimes. =)
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@celticeagle (189833)
• Boise, Idaho
29 Oct 16
That is great! It is excited to learn new things. I think I still get that way when reading something new and interesting.
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@celticeagle (189833)
• Boise, Idaho
29 Oct 16
@LovingMyBabies .....Maybe he will want to be a contractor when he grows up.
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
29 Oct 16
@celticeagle Yeah I think so too! =) He loved measuring everything with daddy.
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
29 Oct 16
@celticeagle I would prefer him stick to his dream of being an architect. We know the struggles that come with being a contractor since that's what my husband does for a living. I don't want our son to struggle like we have.
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
29 Oct 16
@jstory07 I agree it's so good in every way. =)
@Juliaacv (56255)
• Canada
28 Oct 16
Our son did the same thing with my hubby, and he learned to apply his math skills while he did it.
Sadly, today as an adult, he didn't retain those skills, but he has a good enough job that he can hire it out-he learned that from Daddy too as the years rolled on.
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
28 Oct 16
@Juliaacv Yeah my son is a fast learner hands on just like his dad but he's also very book smart too. He wants to be an architect when he's older so I'm sure some of this will be helpful. =)
That's good that your son has a good job!
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
28 Oct 16
@marlina Yes I love how much they are learning each day. =)
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@Happy2BeMe (99353)
• Canada
28 Oct 16
That is awesome and something that they need to know and will always use. I am glad your husband is going to take him on a job sometime. That will be a great experience for him.
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
28 Oct 16
@happy2beme Yeah they had a good time together and my son picked it up so well! It helps that he's very smart.
He's been on a couple jobs with my husband already but never with his own tools!
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
28 Oct 16
@Happy2BeMe They went on an estimate together a few minutes ago which he's of course excited about too!
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@Happy2BeMe (99353)
• Canada
28 Oct 16
@LovingMyBabies it is great that he gave him his own tools
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@Hatley (163772)
• Garden Grove, California
28 Oct 16
thats so wonderful and it means so much to your son in a lot oif ways I never had
that bonding with my dad but oncewhile he learns about measuring he learns abpoutgeting along with his dad too both valuable lessons for him glad he likes'
that
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
28 Oct 16
@hatley They had a great time together! My son is so excited to go to work with daddy too. =)
My husband makes sure to have bonding time with all of our kids which is so nice.
@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
28 Oct 16
@dodo19 Yes it is something important he should know. =)
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@RasmaSandra (98005)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
28 Oct 16
That is the very best way to learn with hands-on experience
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
28 Oct 16
@Rasmasandra Yes it is! They enjoyed the time together. =)
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@Daljinder (23193)
• Bangalore, India
28 Oct 16
Real life examples are a good way to learn.He will retain this lesson for longer than any textual one and actually learn it rather than just memorizing it.
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
28 Oct 16
@Daljinder I completely agree! He's so excited about it all. =) My husband took Jackson with him on an estimate today.
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
28 Oct 16
@Ronrybs Yeah their enjoying the time together too.
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@RitzzView (3041)
• India
29 Oct 16
Even I've seen kids being enthusiastic.. Not only about plays but also about learning new things!
