I so agree with Twins' Mom that working with a complicated-looking near-see-through pattern and making sense of it is a great exercise in 3-dimensional thinking, understanding of reverse shapes, etc. I remember taking the plunge of believing that a facing was going to fit a neckline, being delighted that it did, and then staring at the pattern pieces again to figure out how!
Right now, dd could slide effortlessly into pattern manufacturers' sizing without much fitting. I know from experience that now's the time, then, to learn while having positive results! 
Then, it hit me as I read further, "Warbling" is singing!
It's only for 3 years, too, until I become of Medicare age, so those 3 years will be gone before we know it.
I'll believe it when I see it. DH is getting firewood with his dfriend-neighbor. Later, DH will be going to get his hearing tested for his check-up and they replace the inner part of the hearing aid. It's a digital thing they tune-up, too. He'll stop at the little store on the way home for bananas. 
I love to read though and learn new things and be entertained.
OUCH!