Monthly Archives: November 2010

Ottawa, schmottawa!

Posted on November 30, 2010 by cmommy

Looking at an atlas today, I asked L. if he knows where Grandma and Grandpa live. He pointed to Canada and pointed out the Canadian flag. Me: “No Liam, I mean which CITY do they live in?” Liam: “Umm……Ich weiss … Continue reading →

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Good Internet page for kids

Posted on November 30, 2010 by cmommy

If a day goes by and L. is not allowed to play the computer, we have a sad boy on our hands! 😉 At the moment, his favorite website for kids is also a multilingual one, and very recommendable for … Continue reading →

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Advent, Advent

Posted on November 29, 2010 by cmommy

L. was not amused today when we were lighting our candle for Advent. I was just trying to bring a bit of German culture into the house by saying the rhyme that goes with the candle lighting. We said it … Continue reading →

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Thank goodness for Sesame Street

Posted on November 28, 2010 by cmommy

My kids love watching Sesame Street clips on Youtube. And I love them too ’cause my kids are occupied so I can make lunch, plus they learn great vocabulary that I would never think of teaching them. Being solely in … Continue reading →

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My kid is bilingual!

Posted on November 27, 2010 by cmommy

Yay for Liam! He had another great moment today while he was out with Daddy at the grocery store. Lately we had been having problems with him trying to speak English to everyone (especially kids at playgroup), and he has … Continue reading →

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Terrible 3’s… When does it end?!

Posted on November 26, 2010 by cmommy

My 3 year old is continuing to go through his “disagree with everything” phase. No matter what I say or do, he disagrees. And his disapproval with everything has no rhyme or reason. I think he is just in general … Continue reading →

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Missing your christmas music while abroad?

Posted on November 24, 2010 by cmommy

Here is a treat for you if you are missing some good english Christmas music this holiday season, and need something to listen to while decorating your place. http://christmasfm.ie/ click on “listen live” and you can hear it from anywhere … Continue reading →

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ExPat struggles: Where are the Grandparents when you need ’em?!

Posted on November 24, 2010 by cmommy

Seriously. One of the hardest parts about relocating as a family is the lack of a support network when you get to your new destination. On a day like today, I could really use a grandparent or a friend to … Continue reading →

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Success! Spontaneous bilingual playdate

Posted on November 21, 2010 by cmommy

Finally, I am seeing some progress here with my son Liam switching between English and German! Today we had our neighbours over to play for the afternoon. Liam and his little friend D. were jumping around in the studio, and … Continue reading →

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In the beginning we all spoke the same language

Posted on November 19, 2010 by cmommy

Have you ever heard a foreign language and wondered how the heck those people were pronouncing those words and sounds? Watching documentaries on TV  made me glad as a kid not to have grown up in some village where clicks … Continue reading →

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