Dear Mom Claire can spell

Dear Mom Claire can spell

I read to my daughter every night. One of her favorites is Fancy Nancy. In the Fancy Nancy books they enjoy eating at a very fancy pizza place known as the King’s Crown. We have our own King’s Crown. I little pub called Barley’s. It became the King’s Crown one Father’s Day. Claire was very excited about going out to dinner on Fathers day and we dressed up in very fancy clothes. When we arrived she asked, “Is this the King’s Crown.” I of course answered, “Why, yes it is.”

Once inside there was a brewery sign on the wall that looked kind of like a crown. “Does that say King’s Crown?” I slyly answered. “It does till you learn how to spell.”

Well that day is quickly approaching. Though it is still one of our favorite places to spend a “Fancy” evening, the days of it being the King’s Crown may be few in number. Everyday she adds new words to her spellable vocabulary. I am waiting for the day she proudly announces, “Dad, I know how to spell King’s Crown! B . R . E . W . E . R . Y.”

I am curious, how I am going to handle this momentous day. Should I just come clean? Should I let her have the fantasy for a just a little bit longer. It has occurred to me the guys at Barley’s are pretty good sports, maybe they can actually put up a King’s Crown sign? Maybe if I provide the sign?

Love Mike