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Learning Chinese...

Yes, T wants to learn to speak Chinese. Why? "It just sounds cool." 

My friend told me about Little Pim, a language learning system for young children and they sent me the set to review. (Of course, all opinions are my own.) T was thrilled with the news! 

Research shows that the younger you are, the easier it is to pick up languages. In weekly Spanish class at school, he has learned so much! We were absolutely ready to give Little Pim a try in hopes that if nothing else, the exposure would be good for him. We were right. (yay mom and dad!)

He started watching the DVDs while holding his Little Pim. They are interactive, fun and short. We then took them to the in-laws house for him to watch on Tuesdays when he is not in PreK. Granma and Granpa are learning a little Chinese, too!

After about 6 weeks, he has picked up a few words and has not tired of rewatching the DVDs. I do feel like to make the most of them, he would need to watch them a lot more often, which we just don't do. We have decided to put them in the car though for road trips for a little extra exposure. 

Check out this clip to learn more.

While you're at it, check out their website and the amazing resources they offer in more than 10 different languages! If you are out doing a little holiday shopping, you can see the products first hand at Toys"R"Us! 

I'll keep you posted on his new language acquisition. Hopefully, mommy will be able to keep up with him! 

Celebration Saturday!

I am really getting the hang of Ruth Ayre's Celebration Saturday! We come together and share something great from the week before. In looking back each week, I'm noticing I have lots and lots of little things to celebrate. 

Family Halloween was a blast! We carved our family pumpkin. The rain held off until our little trick or treater was done. His costume held up though he ditched the hat and glasses pretty early. He and Daddy had a blast with the neighbors and their dads. I enjoyed the post-trick or treat snuggles. 

Grappling hook made by Mr. C. for T's spy costume! He loved it!!

The biggest pumpkin ever! 

School A student I taught three years ago, and one I love dearly but do not often see, surprised me on Halloween with a treat and the biggest hug ever.  He said, "I love you. You are the best teacher I ever had." Wow, I needed that W. I really needed that. I love how God sends these little angels at just the right moment. 

Life My friend E and I loaded up the kids and met at the park for a power walk. It was pretty much a hysterical series of events leaving us to ask "WHY ARE THE EXERCISE GODS AGAINST US?" but we did get in some walking and we have laughs to last us a lifetime. 

What are you celebrating? 

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Trick or Treating Disappointment

Picture it. 

Doorbell rings, I grab our bucket o' candy and open the door with a smile! 

"Trick or treat!" Three kids smile with bags open.

I compliment their costume choices and tell them Happy Halloween as I deliver goodies to their bags. 

Then it happened. It.happened. 

"Can I have green instead or maybe gummies?"

I instantly went into teacher mode and asked if she had an allergy. She did not.  

"That's not really how Halloween works." I couldn't stop! I said it again, louder, so their parents (waiting patiently at the end of the driveway could hear me.) "You get what you get, and you don't mind a bit!"

I smiled politely and closed the door. This was a first for me.

I know the kids weren't being mean, but really? 

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