Apple Crepes and Division
Photograph by Jörg Brockmann in the April, 2007 issue of SaveurThe other morning, Jeff was putting together a delicious breakfast of thick cinnamon crepes with sauteed apples on top. He got the recipe from Saveur Magazine (a great publication for people who enjoy food from different cultures), and it immediately became a household favorite.
Vika is always very concerned that everything be fair and that everyone get the same amount of food (a throwback to her orphanage days, perhaps?). So her asking, "Papa, how many pancakes are you making?" was not that unusual. However, what came next completely surprised us. When Jeff responded that he was making 8 crepes, Vika stood in the kitchen, with her finger to her chin, thinking a moment. Then she looked up at him and said, "There are four people, so that means we each get two pancakes!"
The girl did division. At 5 years of age. We were completely impressed by her mathematical talent. Sure, she can't remember her sight words* worth a damn, but she did division! Not too shabby.
I just had to brag about that a moment. Thanks for humoring me. :)
If you're interested in trying out the crepe recipe, click on the link below. I assure you, you will not be disappointed!
Thick Crepes with Sauteed Apples
* Sight words are words that kindergarteners should know on sight (hence the name). Some examples are: and, who, look, the, here, etc. Many English language learners struggle with this, and Vika is no exception.
Way to go Vika - but was there any doubt she is a genius? My husband (being the cook and all) loves that magazine - can't say we've tried that recipe though - sounds good.
Way to go Vika!
Tyler cracks me up with his sight words, as he randomly spits out sight words, and my poor brain has to catch up to why he's randomly spitting out words and not sentences!
She'll get up to speed in no time, don't stress :-)
That looks like a yummy breakfast!!! What a good man!!
That is great. A girl who is good at math. Usually girls tend to do better in reading and social studies, whereas boys are better in math and science (at least in my experience). Go Vika
Why the surprise?!? We always knew Vika was "scary smart." This just proves it!
my princess and sweet pea were the same, figuring out fair in the beginning!
I need that magazine!
CLEVER CLEVER VIKA!!!!!
She's so smart! Kids will never cease to amaze me.
I absolutely loved the pictures of the kids below. They are incredible. Your children are sooooo beautiful and you are a terrific photographer. Their growth is outstanding too.
Vika - you are awesome!!