Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Language

For the past year I've been curious about how B's bilingualness will develop. She's been a bit slower to start talking than most 2 year olds I know. But I've always chucked this up to the fact that she has to learn two languages. I don't know many parents that speak two languages in their homes so getting advice or hearing about other experiences is limited.
At home, the kids hear both languages pretty equally. I use a lot more English of course, but I try hard to use as much Spanish as possible. Carlos speaks Spanish almost exclusively to B but English to me. So she hears him use both. She clearly understands both languages. However as her vocab continues to grow rapidly, she seems to be verbalizing more English than Spanish. She uses a good number of Spanish nouns as opposed to their English counter part. However when it comes to verbs, she seems to speak in English. Ex: "I want, I don't want, Go, eat, etc.
I'm pretty confident that at some point her verbs will become bilingual as well.
Anyone else have experience or thoughts on this? Just curious.

Monday, July 18, 2011

Why Life Is Good

1. Both kids are on a schedule. This is huge. Granted it's not always the same schedule, but I'm ok with that.
2. We bought the monster of all blow up pools. Carlos had been telling me to buy one all summer so I finally caved and spent 26 buck-a-roos on one that we all fit in.
3. Our home is getting closer and closer to market ready. Our basement has been an ongoing/3 year project. We're nearing the end and once that's done and some minor aesthetic touch ups, this house will for sale!! We can't wait to find a new and bigger home. We've definitely outgrown this one, though of course we are grateful to have one at all.
4. I've recently started attending a bible study. I have looked off and on for a few years to find one for moms and a close friend recently suggested that since we all are getting together often once a week for play dates, why not kill two birds and throw a study into the mix. Genius!
5. My brother is spending the summer in Colorado as a back packing guide. I love that he's doing this and am living vicariously through him.
6. My other brother is getting married in less than two months. He's young, and the general consensus is shock when people find out. But he's happy, in love and I can relate. Vaca in S. Carolina, Yes Please.
7. In 4 weeks Carlos and I celebrate our 6th year of marriage. in 6 years, we've had our share of ups and downs. We've taken on parenthood, home ownership and a plethora of other things. I'm ready for the next 60.
Otherwise, we're just good. We're happy. Not perfect, of course, but can't complain.