KIDS TALK

We've been spending a lot of time together the past month, who am I kidding the past year. I've fallen in love with the little moments with Tae and Elea. I love watching how they observe the world and make meaning of everything.  Here a few of my favorite things they've said recently: 

The other day at lunch (perk of online learning, getting to eat lunch as family) Tae said the prayer and just went into a conversation with God asking so many questions about different animals and then followed it up with, "I can't wait to ask you more when I see you in heaven." 

Elea: "The world is full of beautiful things. And handsome things too." 

We watched Happy Feet for movie night. It is such a great movie about kindness, acceptance, and being proud of who you are.  However, there was a sad part where Mumble was forced to leave his penguin crew and Tae was bawling over it.  He was so upset at how mean they were being to him.  It broke my mama heart while simultaneously making me proud of what a caring kid Tae is. 

SCHOOL PICTURES 2019

Another fall has come and gone and I have fallen victim to school photos again.  This year we have the added bonus of Elea joining the fun. How are both my babies old enough for school?!? 

Carrying on the tradition of interviewing the kids is a must. 

  

Elea 

Class: Nursery 

Teachers: Miss Jenny, Miss Betty, Miss Michelle 

Favorite Food: Green stuff (just like her brother) 

Favorite Place to Go: Her room and the playground 

When I Grow Up I Want to Be A: Not bigger, little

Best Friend: Max, only one friend

Favorite Book: Poop

Favorite Toy: All of they

My Favorite Thing About School Is: Ride a bike

What I Don't Like About School Is: 

Tae 

Class: Super Bats 

Teachers: Mr. O'Shea and Miss Jan

Favorite Food: Green stuff, spinach 

Favorite Place to Go: Into my room 

When I Grow Up I Want to Be A: Ninja 

Best Friend: Tomer and Atti 

Favorite Book: Ninja Lego 

Favorite Toy: Draw

My Favorite Thing About School Is: Going outside 

What I Don't Like About School Is: Eating lunch, just joking, ummmm playing at the playground in the afternoon because there is no one with me because I don't have no friends

TAE TALKS

Our first week here the school provided childcare at school so we could focus in our meetings.  Tae didn't do too well, he knew we were in the room next door so would cry loudly (anyone who knows him knows how LOUD this is) and then they would bring him to me.  At the end of our session I held him and asked what was wrong. His reply, "People."

When Elea starts to cry he runs over to her and says, "It's okay Elea. Don't cry."

Anytime we see a new person Tae says, "Ni hao!" (hello) or "Xie xie" (thank you) with a big old smile on his face.

TAE TALKS

Lately Tae has been saying some pretty funny things, and I don't want to forget them.  I'm going to TRY and remember to jot down things he says periodically in Tae Talks...

Jess always gives Tae a countdown until bedtime (10 minutes and then 5 minutes).  He must be getting the hang of it because the other day I said I was going to put Elea down for a nap soon he walked up to her and told her, "Five minutes Elea." with his hand up.

My parents' have a dinner farm bell that he has wanted to hit for awhile.  I told him it is too loud to do in the house so we could do it outside. After he rang the bell he yelled, "Acorde people!"  Acorde is Portuguese for wake up.  I died laughing.  

Elea started to cry in the car and Tae looked at her and told her, "Stop cry. Dry your eyes Elea." I guess he's heard me say it a few times to him. 

Tae and I were sitting on the back porch and I put my hands behind my head in the lounge chair and said, "This is the life." to myself.  The next thing I know, Tae is mimicking me with his hands behind his head and saying, "This is the life."  Right you are my son, right you are. 

Photo Cred: Joshua and Aaron Photography