lost skills

Today, I was taking a tally of the things (abc's, numbers, shapes, colors, and Bible verses) that Mollie and Betsy remembered over the summer.  Looks like I have a ways to go this year in reteaching some things.  Hopefully, the girls will regain those skills in a few weeks.  I guess it's like that at the beginning of each year.  The rest of the week, I will "check" them on a few more skills (the Pledge, letter sounds, matching, sorting, and some gross/fine motor skills).  I am encouraged that there was some retention over the past few months.  I know it won't be long before these things are truly committed to their minds for good.  Blessings.