We've only played a few times so far, but the Duchess just played me to a stalemate in chess. More or less on her own.

She loves the game. I'm so proud of her.

Each game of chess means there's one less ( Read more... )

Is there anyone out there who doesn't know this little childhood ditty?

Five little monkeys, swinging in a tree,
teasing Mr. Alligator, "Can't catch me!"
Along came Mr. Alligator, quiet as can be,
And SMACKED a little monkey out of the tree!The Duchess was singing this on the way home from school this afternoon. After she finished the final ( Read more... )