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Meghan
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Learning the Language
I'm learning a new language. Unfortunately, no amount of Rosetta Stone can help me.
I'm taking lessons though. I was automatically enrolled in " Crying 101: Say WHAT?! What that cry really means". The instructor has only been teaching for 7 weeks, so he offered to give me free lessons in exchange for unlimited diaper changes. (I'm not sure who got the better end - no pun intended - of the deal on that one.) Plus...I hear he grades on a curve.
My understanding, after reading the course outline, is that each cry has a distinct meaning. From what I can tell so far, based on real life experience, they all mean one thing... "Do SOMETHING Mom!"
Let's hope Caleb doesn't ruin the class curve.
Luckily for me, I have stumbled upon some cliff notes that should get me through this class with at least a passing grade. Through my studying I have noticed a direct correlation between a certain someone's facial expressions and what is really going on in that perfect little head of his.
Allow me to demonstrate.
I have included some images below of said facial expressions from a recent outing to the doctor's office. For those of you not enrolled in a similar class, I have added the translation below the image.
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| What a exciting day! Mom and I have ventured out of the house to meet some very important people. Mom says she can't wait to show me off to everyone since I'm such a cutie! |
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| Wow, this trip is turning into an adventure. I'm not sure how much longer I can hold out. Good thing there will be plenty of lollipops when we're done. I have a feeling I'll like the lemon flavor the best. |
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| What? No lollipops? Some doctor's office this is. How about a few extra hugs and kisses when we get home and we'll call it even, k? |
And would you believe I wrote most of this blog in my head while
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I think you are going to ace this course and knowing you, will try for "trilingual" ie: crying, facial expressions, and noises (and we know what that usually means!). Love the pictures of Remy and I don't care what he's doing...he's still the cutest baby I've ever seen! Love you all. Mom
ReplyDeleteDear Meg,
ReplyDeleteI have to admit you seem to be doing fine with your new language course. I do think that Remy is going to give you a run for your money..perhaps with one of those "unexpected smiles" of his..(Here Mom..try to figure this one out!!!) or perhaps that one that is accompanied by a bit of "noise"..hehe. I know two things for sure..You are not going to fail the course and My "little buddy" is the cutest "instructor" ever !!! See you all soon
Love,
Dad