Silly Spanish

Spanish (the language that is) has become a fascinating thing in our house.

It all started when I flew home from Houston with the girls. I had my laptop with me to that Jenna could watch movies. She was watching a Barney movie (surprise, surprise) and somehow figured out how to watch the movie in Spanish. We were sitting on the plane, and all of the sudden, she was laughing hysterically. I coulldn't hear the movie because she had her earphones on. She was listening to Barney in Spanish! Now, she always asks to listen to the silly Barney, which means to watch the movie in Spanish. Sometimes I let her:)

For Mother's Day, I received a Strawberry Shortcake card in Spanish that Jenna apparently picked out. I was not aware that she could read Spanish! Nate said it was her favorite card and that she thought that I would love Strawberrry Shortcake!

The best came last night when Jenna told me that Abby was speaking in Spanish! Abby says lots of words--many that only I can understand-but she tries. She babbles and tries so hard to communicate. After a long babble, Jenna looked at me and said, "Mommy, Abby is talking Spanish! Isn't she so funny?"

What do you say to that? It's all so funny to me, so I just laughed and agreed.

So, the Spanish language is a silly sound to Jenna, but I'm hoping that it sticks and she learns the language someday down the road.

I could write more . . . but Abby is smashing peas ito her hair, so I think I should quit now. Bathtime for at least one redhead tonight!