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Sunday, July 10, 2016

Sleep Talker

Emily's becoming quite a chatterbox as of late, though it isn't always easy to figure out what she's saying or in which language!  She actually has quite a large English vocabulary which honestly surprises me because of course she only hears English from me.  It seems to be that she chooses the shortest word from either language for any given object; for example: "eye" not ojo, or casco instead of "helmet". 

She finally distinguishes (verbally) between Angelines (Mamá) and I (Mommy).  For a very long time we were jointly Mamá...and really she said "mamá" to anyone who's attention she wanted.  The carpenter, who was putting in a sliding door separating the living/dining room from the hall to make the house more heat efficient in winter, was surprised that she demanded his attention shouting, "Mamaaaa!"  It wasn't until just about a month ago that one night when I got up to go to the bathroom she cried out, "Mommy!"...and my heart melted.

She loves "trators" (tractors), balls and "kuhlees" (her strange word for a motorcycle).  She also loves rocks, the "mum" (moon) and "chis" (cheese).  In Emily speak, "Bela" and "abuela" sound the same: "Bila". :)  She's learning that if she says "peeeeez" she gets what she's asking for quite quickly, and she's also learning the power of a firm, "No!"  She proudly states her name when asked: "Me" (I assume this is because I often call her Emmy).  I love asking her, "Who are you?" and getting the simple, very matter-of-fact answer: "Me".  I'm glad that my daughter feels comfortable in her own skin--She is her. ;)

Her mother is also cultivating a love of football (soccer, if you will), and more particularly a love of one of Seville's two major teams: Real Betis Balompie.  Since she was just a tiny baby, Angelines has been teaching her that the rival team "Sevilla Fútbol Club" is "caca".  Now that Emily can say more, she's working on "Goooooooool del Betis!!!"  So far, all Em's got down is the "Goooooool!" part.

They say that babies process new experiences in their sleep, as I guess we adults do as well.  Anyway, now that she's speaking more and learning new words daily, Emily has begun talking in her sleep...takes after her Mommy, I guess.  She'll sometimes exclaim, "puppy, puppy" or "nena" ("kid" in Spanish).  The other night I had to stiffle a laugh when she shouted, loud and clear: "ball, ball...GOAAAAAAALLLL!" :)

Maybe she'll be a soccer star.

3 comments:

  1. LOL - now she's entertaining you all day AND all night!! When we get there (just 17 days:) I'm starting her on "and the pitch ... GRAND SLAAAAAAAM!!"

    There is an American Spaniard
    Whose voice is the sweetest one 'ereheard.
    She speaks in two tongues,
    Has a great set of lunges,
    And her Gram is her biggest fan-yerd <3

    XOXOXOXOXO

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  2. Awwww, Now how would I know this post is actually from my mommy and not "Sam Wilbanks"?? Love you...and your poetry.

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  3. What a moving post. Makes me miss you and EM all the more. You were so much fun bringing up, now you are finding out the wonder and Joy of it all! Looking forward to our visit.

    Daddy

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