JoJosMom Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 "You can't allow our kids to mispronounce things just because it's cute." -Matt :glare: Of course you can. For a while. They're not going to go to Harvard doing it. Tell Matt to lighten up. Or else. Ninja.Elephants. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 And here I thought I was your bestie! I bet you wouldn't allow me to throw up on your rug or to sit between you and the computer on your lap. Hmmph! And this rather creepy stalkerish booyah is dedicated to Tex and Lily cat! :lol: So creepy and stalkerish. :leaving: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 I haz pants. :hat: I know that is a hat. Just picture pants on my head. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 We still say "Sicken Afess Feet Tea" for "Chicken Express Sweet Tea", ala little dd when she was a toddler. So much better than the "right way". 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 "You can't allow our kids to mispronounce things just because it's cute." -Matt :glare: That is a bald-faced lie. Matt is a stinky head. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 I will not repeat what middle sis used to call a truck. :huh: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 For years and years "Ice cream" was pronounced "bean bean" here. I still like bean bean - both the pronunciation and the tasty treat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Gymnast is sitting on my bad making art with glue and feathers. Do not ask why I am allowing glue on the bed. I will not answer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 I let ds20 pronounce piano, "planno" until he was at least 9yo. And now he's a musician and composer. So there - that proves it. :D 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 I should add, mispronunciation is not a big deal developmentally, unless it is a problem. I have a kid who replaces every middle consonant sound with a /k/ or /g/. That isn't even on the spectrum of normal. It's a guttural throaty sound, which is actually harder to reproduce than the sounds he needs to. Those are the things to look for when pronouncing words, not toddlerisms. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Gymnast is sitting on my bad making art with glue and feathers. Do not ask why I am allowing glue on the bed. I will not answer. It's all good, said from the pancake syrup couch. Make me finish my syllabus. I have to go to the chiropractor later. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 It's all good, said from the pancake syrup couch. Make me finish my syllabus. I have to go to the chiropractor later. Finish your syllabus. I need to finish these course descriptions and a homeschool resume. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Apparently, I am really good in Spanish, but terrible with Spanish grammar. I don't know what most grammar terms mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 I will not repeat what middle sis used to call a truck. :huh:We have a great video of John being really excited to open the fux and the hound at Christmas a few years back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 I let ds20 pronounce piano, "planno" until he was at least 9yo. And now he's a musician and composer. So there - that proves it. :D Imposter! j/k :hat: :lol: 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 John has been calling his new toy albachesco instead of francesco and Matt corrected him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 I'm outta likes again. I like everything y'all posted while I was gone. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 (edited) Apparently, I am really good in Spanish, but terrible with Spanish grammar. I don't know what most grammar terms mean. Like what? You will be pleased to know that one kid speaks in Spanish whenever possible. I recall enough to be helpful. Edited May 22, 2016 by texasmama 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Matt is a cotton-headed ninny muggins. He's an angry elf. He smells like beef and cheese. Etc. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 On Lynn's thread: This is not deep or profound, and I don't mean for it to be dismissive. Is it possible that we are just feeling middle-aged? As we travel through life, we must make choices, which necessarily entails giving things up and letting things go. Is some of the reflection simply looking back and saying "What if?" I dunno. Just a thought. Obviously, there is personality, too, because many have experienced the feeling to some degree throughout life. Just throwing it out there. BTW, thank you for the link, Susan. Excellent discussion. I have a new theory, lol. Maybe all the extroverted, bull-$^i++ers are so mouthy about how great they are at things, that those of us who are literalists and perfectionists think we'll never measure up. Truthfully, we're probably more competent than they are in the first place. :lol: :biggrinjester: j/k 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 When we were on our 3X-longer-than-expected hike in the mountains, I learned that several layers of young fern fronds make a terrible substitute for a tissue. I anticipate that I will be very grumpy for the duration of the zombie apocalypse. :huh: :ohmy: :scared: :crying: :svengo: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Like what? You will be pleased to know that ds13 speaks in Spanish whenever possible. I recall enough to be helpful. Grammar terms in English are sketchy, which is why I don't what I'm being asked (like in conjugations). I will obviously use a book for intermediate and advanced Spanish. Do ya'll want to see my skeleton class proposals? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 "I guess if you're going to smell like anything beef and cheese would be the thing. They're two of my favorite foods at least." 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 I have a new theory, lol. Maybe all the extroverted, bull-$^i++ers are so mouthy about how great they are at things, that those of us who are literalists and perfectionists think we'll never measure up. Truthfully, we're probably more competent than they are in the first place. :lol: :biggrinjester: j/k You don't seem like a literalist to me. Most of success is determined by effort, not talent, IMO. And nothing can be attempted without some measure of confidence. The extroverted folks? We aren't actually bull^&*^%$#ing. We really think we can do all that stuff. :lol: Seriously. I have tried more weird stuff than most people just because I'm not afraid of looking stupid. Now, I don't like to feel stupid, so don't ask me to deal with computer problems or balance the checkbook, but I will impulsively get two hives of bees because I am convinced I can do that stuff as well as anyone. I'm usually surprised when I completely fail at something. I had a mother who thought I could do anything. That did not hurt me, for sure. My odd father was one to tell me how I screwed it up or how it was my fault even when it wasn't, though, so that did even out the message. They both gave me gifts, though, and I appreciate them. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 When we were on our 3X-longer-than-expected hike in the mountains, I learned that several layers of young fern fronds make a terrible substitute for a tissue. I anticipate that I will be very grumpy for the duration of the zombie apocalypse. I'm imagining that wool undies are helpful un those instances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Grammar terms in English are sketchy, which is why I don't what I'm being asked (like in conjugations). I will obviously use a book for intermediate and advanced Spanish. Do ya'll want to see my skeleton class proposals? Sure! "I guess if you're going to smell like anything beef and cheese would be the thing. They're two of my favorite foods at least." He won't even be insulted properly! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 I'm outta likes again. I like everything y'all posted while I was gone. Ditto. Like like like like like Like like like like like like like Like like like like like. #likehaiku 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 THE SYLLABUS IS FINISHED. :hat: 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Ditto. Like like like like like Like like like like like like like Like like like like like. #likehaiku Nice haiku. :coolgleamA: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Okay, off to clean and dress myself so I cannot play anymore or insult Matt or discuss deep stuff with my BFF introverted friend Lynn. Pout. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 THE SYLLABUS IS FINISHED. :hat: :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 We aren't actually bull^&*^%$#ing. We really think we can do all that stuff. :lol: Seriously. I have tried more weird stuff than most people just because I'm not afraid of looking stupid. Now, I don't like to feel stupid, so don't ask me to deal with computer problems or balance the checkbook, but I will impulsively get two hives of bees because I am convinced I can do that stuff as well as anyone. I'm usually surprised when I completely fail at something. This is the secret to learning language: not being afraid of opening your mouth and sounding stupid. At least, it works for me. :lol: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 (edited) Work-in-progress course proposals https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oa0ibyAw-qa6YpMVn8GvSMXNGcgpzlisRfLSBGjq_tw/edit?usp=sharing ETA: changed link so ya'll can comment if ya'll wish. I only have a couple of sentences each so far. Edited December 30, 2015 by Renai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 You don't seem like a literalist to me. Most of success is determined by effort, not talent, IMO. And nothing can be attempted without some measure of confidence. The extroverted folks? We aren't actually bull^&*^%$#ing. We really think we can do all that stuff. :lol: Seriously. I have tried more weird stuff than most people just because I'm not afraid of looking stupid. Now, I don't like to feel stupid, so don't ask me to deal with computer problems or balance the checkbook, but I will impulsively get two hives of bees because I am convinced I can do that stuff as well as anyone. I'm usually surprised when I completely fail at something. I had a mother who thought I could do anything. That did not hurt me, for sure. My odd father was one to tell me how I screwed it up or how it was my fault even when it wasn't, though, so that did even out the message. They both gave me gifts, though, and I appreciate them. I"m not counting you bold, impulsive people in my "bull^&^%$ers. I'm thinking of people who make anything they do sound like more than it is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 John has been calling his new toy albachesco instead of francesco and Matt corrected him. Can't he name it what he wants? Ds18's toy kangaroo was named Plea Seaweed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Okay, off to clean and dress myself so I cannot play anymore or insult Matt or discuss deep stuff with my BFF introverted friend Lynn. Pout. :lol: :001_wub: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 THE SYLLABUS IS FINISHED. :hat: :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Yesterday my muse was the oldies. Today. . . Santana 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Can't he name it what he wants? Ds18's toy kangaroo was named Plea Seaweed.He's a character from Cars. He has Lightning, Mac and Francesco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 He's a character from Cars. He has Lightning, Mac and Francesco. Yeah, well, ds' kangaroo was really Roo from Winnie the Pooh. He still called him Plea Seaweed! And no one corrected him. ;) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Yeah, well, ds' kangaroo was really Roo from Winnie the Pooh. He still called him Plea Seaweed! And no one corrected him. ;) Matt's like that. Opposites attract? Now they're pretending it's snowing in their room and eating dust particles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Gymnast is doing my hair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 I'm imagining that wool undies are helpful un those instances. Unless you are allergic to wool... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Unless you are allergic to wool... Right. That would be bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 I haz pants. :hat: I know that is a hat. Just picture pants on my head. Why are you wearing pants on your head, Jean? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Work-in-progress course proposals https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oa0ibyAw-qa6YpMVn8GvSMXNGcgpzlisRfLSBGjq_tw/edit?usp=sharing ETA: changed link so ya'll can comment if ya'll wish. I only have a couple of sentences each so far. I would change it to say "Spanish/English." Otherwise it looks like your advanced class is going to be 90% English. No bueno. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Why are you wearing pants on your head, Jean? Why not? Doing the expected is so boring. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 (edited) Gymnast is doing my hair. Ahhhhh, I love that. Puts me to sleep! It's a play beauty salon BOOYAH! Edited December 30, 2015 by Another Lynn 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 So it turns out y'all aren't all that interesting without me. :lol: #becomingtheextrovertlynnhates :leaving: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YaelAldrich Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 "You can't allow our kids to mispronounce things just because it's cute." -Matt :glare: One of my children used the word har-loh (harlot). We have never told him the correct pronunciation and never, ever will, 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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