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Nick had some tricky words, like habit in a list of words with double oo's and double bb's. Not like rabbit nor, as Nick said, Hobbit. It was a nasty habit. With the word believe we got into "I before E except after C . . ." which was all that was pertinent at the moment. Doug said he had a t-shirt that quoted that rule with the commentary: "WEIRD." Weird just doesn't follow any rules. This is not a spelling lesson but a life lesson.
Nick had a list of words to alphabetize, and I could give him a tip or two about that. In my early years as a Kelly Girl I did a lifetime's worth of alphabetizing. Nick liked having Sadie at his lesson. He liked having his Dad there too. I read them both the spelling words and they checked each other's papers, both the spelling and handwriting. Nick confided that he has trouble with his d's going the right direction. I think Nick and Dad both had a good time. I know I did. Sadie wasn't so happy until she could take off her bag and have Nick play with her. When folks came in bearing food for the all-church family potluck dinner at 6 o'clock to be followed by various classes and youth activities, we ended the lesson. Next week maybe Nick and Doug can stay for dinner.
It was nice to stay for a church dinner. Our family practically lived at the church, and I know all the secret rules for potluck dinners.
It was nice to be a Hero.