My niece is very interested in numbers.
How many grapes are in this bag?
How much time does it take to get to your house, Tee Tee?
If I'm four now, when will I be four and a half?
This last question came six months ago and my sister quickly counted the months to February, but dismissed the conversation as just another inquiry from a very inquisitive girl.
February 1.
Mom! I'm going to be four and a half soon!
Her half birthday coincided almost perfectly with the 100th day of school celebration, another number-orientated fascination, so my sister decided to throw her a surprise half birthday party. She invited our family over for pizza and cake.
The party was simple- nothing over the top- but encouraged my niece's love of numbers and family. You may think a half birthday party is silly- even indulgent- but any way to encourage a love of math is all right by me.
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