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Friday
Jul112008
As promised
July 11, 2008 
Pics of the kids with their new clothes on. YaYa is wearing a Salwar Kameez, a traditional Punjabi garment that is now worn all over India. I think I may dress her in them from now until forever, because they suit her so well.
And because it is almost pointless to be a mom with a blog unless you can include your cute kid anecdotes, I will tell you about this conversation between Leafy and I. ( Just so you know, I'm not some kind of psycho mom who buckles my son down for school at age 2; the kid feels left out and wants me to teach him as well.)
"Ok, Leafy, what is this letter?"
"A T!"
"That's right! And what's this one?"
"A O!"
"Uh huh! Good, and what's this one?"
"I don't know. It's an umbrella!"
"Well, kind of... It's a U. U is for umbrella."
"Me is for umbrella?"
"No, not you is for umbrella. The letter U is for umbrella."
"The letter me is for umbrella?"
And so on. Sometimes Leafy seems like the very stamp out of what someone would make if they were inventing the quintessential toddler. Totally cute, totally crazy, totally mischievous, throwing out quotes left , right and center.
And as for our shipping. I really think I understand the term now, when our ship comes in. Before you tell me to shut up already about it, you have to know that it contains my entire curriculum, all of our books, all our toys except for the five that are here with us, that have been with us since Turkey, our instruments, oh, and the mattress. Sigh. They say two to three weeks for processing through customs. Sigh again. When our ship comes in.
Reader Comments (21)
Awww, such cuteness! Even a little "cheese" in the middle one! Bummer about the mattress though.
Rae,
I liked the Umbrella story :-)
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A cursory glance tells me that you are hating so many things in India.
Hope you get to enjoy some hues of India.
Will be back.
-Nikhil
Both the pictures and the story are so cute! Those "You" / "No, me!" things can spin 'round for quite a while if you work it. The toddler's you/me is the early elementary kid's chicken/egg dilemma. =)
Third and fourth kids do often learn so much so easily, both good and bad, just because their general exposure and motivation are so high. My 3 year old girly girl has known her letter sounds since she was barely 2 and can read and spell simple short vowel words a bit, all without any "formal" instruction. It seems she'd be reading novels if I only gave her some actual formal instruction, but I don't want to be one of those pushy flash-card moms, you know? People already assume that I am when they hear her chattering about things.
OK, your kids are simply too cute for words! YaYa and Kid A look absolutely fabulous in their new Indian clothes. And I'm pretty sure that Leafy and The Manimal must've been best buds up in Heaven before they made their earthly appearance, because they sound exactly the same! :) Manimal will officially be "two and a half" next week, and he alternately makes me want to hug him to death and drop ship him to Grandma's house.
Long time reader first time commenter (I think....could be wrong).
Your kids are absolutely precious. I have been thoroughly enjoying the reading lately, and I can't believe how cute YaYa looks in her outfit. I wish I could wear one of those all day! I hope all is well with you, and that you have a peaceful day. Namaste and Goddess Bless!
I love the look on Kid A's face in the last photo! Thanks for the pictures. The kids, and the clothes, are lovely. I want to dress in Punjabi suits too.... so comfy (except while trying to pee on an Indian train and having to hold the pants down and the dress up and keep it all clean.) Blessings!
Love it all. The clothes, the quotes, but most of all those beautiful smiles. Those children and you are exactly were you should be!
But please, oh please, let that mattress be processed quickly!!!
Your kids are stunning. The colors are so beautiful and the clothes look so comfy.
I hope your stuff is released from captivity soon.
Thanks for the lovely photos, and the story was wonderful..... I can just imagine Leafy and the U and me! It comes in around the same level as running away crying while playing a card game because you are taking the cards that were asked for away - too cute!
I hope that things change about your stuff and things start to move more quickly for you.
Oh, yes, Kid A is getting to be quite a ham while having his picture taken!
Your kids are just darling :)
So amazingly cute. I want to wear YaYa's outfit. I am missing you terribly today. Sending my love and know I am thinking about you. I think I will have a cup of that Irish tea in your honor.
Oh, those are such beautiful photos!
I love Salwars, too... wish I could wear them all the time here in the US! They are so comfty!
Oh, I feel you 100% on the shipment. It's hard not to keep blogging about it. We were 3 months without our stuff, living in a barely furnished house. Okay, we were camping indoors! When the container arrived, it was like a week of Christmas. The children were frantically playing with their books and toys and I wasn't any less excited. It's hard waiting, but it will be awesome when it arrives (at your door, that is...arriving in the port means nothing!).
i'm looking at the photos with my dear friend who is a devotee of Krishna and has been to india a few times,but no where south of Vrindavan or Navadwip /Varanassi, we are so in awe of your gorgeous children and your adventure in india! Please do tell what town you are near, it is so sweet to witness your journey !
thanks for sharing the beauty and tenderness !
all will work out according to your deepest sincere desires!
awwww......on all counts.
the kids? they are gorgeous.
O;h my gosh.......so adorable. i miss all of you guys so much. too much. and the umbrella story is hilarious. makes my belly ache with merriment. rae your writing as always is fantastic. you really bring me there with your words.
beautiful kids!
Hi Rachel, Your children are so beautiful in their Indian clothing! Joy told me about your blogs, and we have been enjoying them very much.
I have a question for you. At one time I had talked to you about the curriculum you are using with your kids. Can you tell me the name of it again? I appreciate it.
Ray and I are thinking of you guys, and praying for you too.
Love,
Kim (from Arcata Vineyard)
Your children are absolutely beautiful! Dammit, why didn't I marry a black man :)
Just started reading your blog and am hooked! Thanks for letting me live an exciting life vicariously through you!
Appreciate the info guys, thanks