was this really a good idea????

Kaitlyn has a friend over for lunch right now. A French friend. Ok, so she speaks a little English, but it seems only polite to at least attempt to speak to her in French. I mean, we invited her over and all.

I asked Kaitlyn if she is going to try to speak French to Leanne, or if she is going to make her friend suffer with English. Kaitlyn just kept walking and said “suffer with English.”

They seem fine. One is speaking French. One is speaking English. I’m speaking Franglish. And we’re surviving. Luckily, words like spaghetti, ketchup and tomato are the same in both.

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4 Responses to “was this really a good idea????”

  1. D.A.D. says:
    8 June 2008 at 4:24 am

    I just howled when I read Kaitlyn’s response while continuing to walk, “suffer with English”. She’s so much your daughter.

  2. Bruce Young says:
    8 June 2008 at 2:23 pm

    Not only was the line wonderful…(reflects the way so many of us feel…) but it was apparently delivered with the same attitude! Thanks for forwarding this, Phil. With grandkids, I can relate.

  3. Toni says:
    9 June 2008 at 3:24 pm

    Merci beaucoup! Thank you for sharing this delightful episode. I can really relate—in more ways than one. I hope they continue enjoying their experience over there.
    Have a great visit.

    Toni

  4. Bev says:
    12 June 2008 at 4:23 pm

    Wonderful to hear comments from these little ones since what they say is so honest and direct – not to mention hilarious. It must be so difficult to have to struggle to communicate but kids always find a way.
    All the best from KY and have a wonderful trip.
    Bev & Tom

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