The other day while driving somewhere in the truck, Elliot told me she was thirsty and wanted a drink, specifically, some sweet tea. When I told her we didn't have any sweet tea and she would have to wait, she pointed at my cup in the front cup holder and said there's a chicken cup right there for me. It was my Chicken Express cup (the place where we often get sweet tea) but my cup didn't have sweet tea in it that day. I had just recycled the cup, and I had grape Kool-aid in it. She was very disappointed when I offered her my grape Kool-aid, and she had to accept the fact that my "chicken cup" did not, indeed, have sweet tea in it.
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Sunday, May 1, 2011
Yum!
Elliot tried mint chocolate chip ice cream for the first time tonight. She said, "It's toothpaste and chocolate."
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Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Big Girl Panties
After 3 years, 3 months and 3 1/2 weeks of diaper changes, we've had our first full day of big girl panties, with NO accidents!!! So excited I might just pee my pants! Lol! ;o)
I know our potty training road hasn't ended, but we made a really big step forward today!!! Yay, Elliot!!! You go girl.... Straight to the potty to pee pee and poopy! ;o) (pun totally intended!!!)
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I know our potty training road hasn't ended, but we made a really big step forward today!!! Yay, Elliot!!! You go girl.... Straight to the potty to pee pee and poopy! ;o) (pun totally intended!!!)
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Friday, March 11, 2011
Rock It with BP
Win a FREE photo shoot / afternoon with Bella Pop! So here’s the deal… we are super excited about our new beginner photography classes and workshops at Rock it! With BP. That being said we really need YOUR help, our blog readers. We need you to help us spread the word about these beginner photography classes so we can reach people who want to learn to rock their cameras. And since you’re so ah-mazing… we want to give something amazing in return. So here it is!!
THE CONTEST: **One lucky person will be selected by random to spend a fun afternoon with us. You’ll get a personal ROCK STAR photo shoot on-location in Fort Worth (to show off your amazing self!!) and we’ll treat you to lunch (or dinner) where we can talk about photography/why Brandy makes random chicken noises/the business/rainbows/Brandon’s aversion to bananas or pretty much anything that rocks your boat!! OH, and we’re throwing in a **high res cd w/printable images** to boot! Everyone is eligible (our family, friends, photographers, our BFFs, wedding vendors, clients, everyone!)
Contest sounds like fun! I love photography, photographs and creativeness! What better way to spend the day than with to creative minds discussing ideas! ;o)
http://www.bellapopblog.com/free-photo-shoot-contest-and-rock-it-with-bp
THE CONTEST: **One lucky person will be selected by random to spend a fun afternoon with us. You’ll get a personal ROCK STAR photo shoot on-location in Fort Worth (to show off your amazing self!!) and we’ll treat you to lunch (or dinner) where we can talk about photography/why Brandy makes random chicken noises/the business/rainbows/Brandon’s aversion to bananas or pretty much anything that rocks your boat!! OH, and we’re throwing in a **high res cd w/printable images** to boot! Everyone is eligible (our family, friends, photographers, our BFFs, wedding vendors, clients, everyone!)
Contest sounds like fun! I love photography, photographs and creativeness! What better way to spend the day than with to creative minds discussing ideas! ;o)
http://www.bellapopblog.com/free-photo-shoot-contest-and-rock-it-with-bp
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Not Everyone Has a Dime
Be warned: This post contains potty talk.
As many of you know, Elliot swallowed a dime a few months ago. After a trip to the E.R. and 24 hours of waiting, the dime cleared her system with no complications.
We've been working hard trying to get her potty trained, but like many kiddos she has issue in the poopy department. I adopted the habit of letting her follow me into the restroom whenever she wants to, so she can see how "big" girls use the potty.
As usual, this morning Elliot followed me to the bathroom, and we had our usual "big" girls use the potty when they need to pee pee or poopy, and babies use a diaper talk. But today Elliot cracked me up with an addition to our conversation.
She asked me, "You put your pee pee in there?"
"Yes," I responded.
Followed by "You put your poopy in there?"
Again, I told her yes.
Finally, she looks in the potty, and says, "You put your dime in there?"
After I was able to stop laughing, I told her that I didn't eat a dime, so there would be no dime in the potty. Quickly followed by a you-don't-eat-dimes-either conversation! She is still completely fascinated that she ate a dime. I'm so worried she will do it again becaue she thinks it's fun/neat.
Praying for no "monies" in the potty! :o)
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As many of you know, Elliot swallowed a dime a few months ago. After a trip to the E.R. and 24 hours of waiting, the dime cleared her system with no complications.
We've been working hard trying to get her potty trained, but like many kiddos she has issue in the poopy department. I adopted the habit of letting her follow me into the restroom whenever she wants to, so she can see how "big" girls use the potty.
As usual, this morning Elliot followed me to the bathroom, and we had our usual "big" girls use the potty when they need to pee pee or poopy, and babies use a diaper talk. But today Elliot cracked me up with an addition to our conversation.
She asked me, "You put your pee pee in there?"
"Yes," I responded.
Followed by "You put your poopy in there?"
Again, I told her yes.
Finally, she looks in the potty, and says, "You put your dime in there?"
After I was able to stop laughing, I told her that I didn't eat a dime, so there would be no dime in the potty. Quickly followed by a you-don't-eat-dimes-either conversation! She is still completely fascinated that she ate a dime. I'm so worried she will do it again becaue she thinks it's fun/neat.
Praying for no "monies" in the potty! :o)
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Tuesday, March 8, 2011
New Friend
We made a new friend today.
Actually, I shouldn't say we. Mostly just Emma! ;o) ~~ Have I mentioned I don't really like lizard/snake/frog things before? If not, consider this your notice!
This is our new friend. Emma named him Jeremy. (I have no clue where the name came from.)
Of course, Elliot wanted to have a turn holding the lizard, but I font think she liked it very much. You can see on her face that she's concerned!
I think Emma wanted to keep Jeremy forever, but I'm not big on inside pets, so we had to let the lizard go. Emma wasn't too sad though! She'll always have her memories! ;o)
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Actually, I shouldn't say we. Mostly just Emma! ;o) ~~ Have I mentioned I don't really like lizard/snake/frog things before? If not, consider this your notice!
This is our new friend. Emma named him Jeremy. (I have no clue where the name came from.)
Of course, Elliot wanted to have a turn holding the lizard, but I font think she liked it very much. You can see on her face that she's concerned!
I think Emma wanted to keep Jeremy forever, but I'm not big on inside pets, so we had to let the lizard go. Emma wasn't too sad though! She'll always have her memories! ;o)
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Monday, March 7, 2011
Scrub My Back
I've been told by Cameron and his sisters that their beloved mother, Beverly, would spend all the time they wanted rubbing on them and petting them and just loving on them, in general.
I can attest that my husband was definitely one of Beverly's children, because the man wants to be touch ALL THE TIME! Rub my back, rub my neck, pet my arm, hold my hand, the list just goes on and on. It's easy for me to oblige because I am a petter. I love to run my hands over Cameron's bristly military style hair cut. I love to pet his face and neck. I just like to touch him, in general. The funny thing is that I HATE being petted or rub or touched, for the most part. It's like we're polar opposites, which works out well since many men tend to not be toucher/petter types.
Anyway, back to my story. By matter of self confession, both of Cameron's sisters say they are both greedy and needy of that physical contact as well. Proving that they too are the offspring of Beverly Huggins! ;o) (as if there was ever any question!)
Well, as it turns out, this whole I-love-to-be-touched, I-must-be-touched- thing might have a genetic link to it.
Elliot and I sit together often and lounge around in bed or on the couch during quiet time in the afternoon. I always gently stroke her hair or face. Or I will pet her arm or back. Then I noticed a couple of weeks ago that she seemed to be prepping for her petting /loving time. Rotating her little body just right, towards me so I can easily reach her back.
So a couple of days ago I decided to try something... I didn't touch her. I sat with her, but I did not pet her in any way. Eventually, she started to wiggle around trying to get my attention, but after continued attempts and being ignored she finally said to me, "Scrub me, Momma." meaning she wants her back rubbed.
I immediately complied with her cute little demand and gave her a little scrub until she drifted off into quiet time.
So many precious things they say and I don't want to forget even one!!! But I know I've already missed hundreds! Tear!!
I can attest that my husband was definitely one of Beverly's children, because the man wants to be touch ALL THE TIME! Rub my back, rub my neck, pet my arm, hold my hand, the list just goes on and on. It's easy for me to oblige because I am a petter. I love to run my hands over Cameron's bristly military style hair cut. I love to pet his face and neck. I just like to touch him, in general. The funny thing is that I HATE being petted or rub or touched, for the most part. It's like we're polar opposites, which works out well since many men tend to not be toucher/petter types.
Anyway, back to my story. By matter of self confession, both of Cameron's sisters say they are both greedy and needy of that physical contact as well. Proving that they too are the offspring of Beverly Huggins! ;o) (as if there was ever any question!)
Well, as it turns out, this whole I-love-to-be-touched, I-must-be-touched- thing might have a genetic link to it.
Elliot and I sit together often and lounge around in bed or on the couch during quiet time in the afternoon. I always gently stroke her hair or face. Or I will pet her arm or back. Then I noticed a couple of weeks ago that she seemed to be prepping for her petting /loving time. Rotating her little body just right, towards me so I can easily reach her back.
So a couple of days ago I decided to try something... I didn't touch her. I sat with her, but I did not pet her in any way. Eventually, she started to wiggle around trying to get my attention, but after continued attempts and being ignored she finally said to me, "Scrub me, Momma." meaning she wants her back rubbed.
I immediately complied with her cute little demand and gave her a little scrub until she drifted off into quiet time.
So many precious things they say and I don't want to forget even one!!! But I know I've already missed hundreds! Tear!!
Location:Weatherford,United States
Chicken "Kook" (aka coop)
Elliot LOVES our chickens. She wants to see them everyday, and still, after several months of having them, she gets so excited to go out and get the eggs. Just watching her joy and happiness, with the silly birds, makes their mess and expense worth it!!!
Every morning after we get up and get dressed she asks if we can go outside. Immediately after getting out side, she looks at me with the most precious, excited face and asks, "Can I get eggs, Momma?"
She'll run out to the coop, full speed, and check for the eggs. We've gotten her a little basket, which she uses to collect the four or five eggs we get everyday. After she has retrieved the eggs from the nesting box she'll run back to me and announce, "I got eggs from the chicken kook!" (pronounced just like coop but with a "k" sound at the end) It is so cute to hear her mispronounce the word everyday.
She really loves the chickens. I think they are the best pets a family could have for small children! ;o)
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Every morning after we get up and get dressed she asks if we can go outside. Immediately after getting out side, she looks at me with the most precious, excited face and asks, "Can I get eggs, Momma?"
She'll run out to the coop, full speed, and check for the eggs. We've gotten her a little basket, which she uses to collect the four or five eggs we get everyday. After she has retrieved the eggs from the nesting box she'll run back to me and announce, "I got eggs from the chicken kook!" (pronounced just like coop but with a "k" sound at the end) It is so cute to hear her mispronounce the word everyday.
She really loves the chickens. I think they are the best pets a family could have for small children! ;o)
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Location:Weatherford,United States
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Worth Living
I adore my children as every mother should. I think because I was so young when I had Emma and my life was so chaotic then, I didn't enjoy as many of life's little moments with her. It makes me a little sad. But I try not to dwell. I also think it makes me cherish the moments I have with Elliot a lot more. Elliot and I fell asleep in the recliner by the fire a while back and Emma took these pictures of us. What a sweet and wonderful girl, my Emma is! Thank you Emma for preserving this moment for me and Elliot!
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Location:The Compound
Too Much Pink?
NEVER!!!! ;o)
Cameron's Dad, Richard, bought Elliot a little pink Radio Flyer tricycle for her birthday. We were hoping to get the red one in the event that we have another child and it is a boy, we would be able to pass it down. But alas, we have a pink one and the odds seem to be on getting another girl anyway, so I'm sure it will all work out in the end.
Anyway, since Elliot's birthday is in November and most of the days have been cold since then we've mostly just been letting her ride it in the house. [thank goodness for wood floors! ;) ] but with the nice weather over the last two weeks we've moved or daily life outdoors and that includes the pink trike too!
You don't really think about all of the pink one little girl has until you see her on her pink trike in a pink dress, pink bow abandoned somewhere in the yard, as well as the pink flip flops left on the trampoline. One might ask, "Too much pink?" And our response will forever be "NEVER!!!"
Cameron's Dad, Richard, bought Elliot a little pink Radio Flyer tricycle for her birthday. We were hoping to get the red one in the event that we have another child and it is a boy, we would be able to pass it down. But alas, we have a pink one and the odds seem to be on getting another girl anyway, so I'm sure it will all work out in the end.
Anyway, since Elliot's birthday is in November and most of the days have been cold since then we've mostly just been letting her ride it in the house. [thank goodness for wood floors! ;) ] but with the nice weather over the last two weeks we've moved or daily life outdoors and that includes the pink trike too!
You don't really think about all of the pink one little girl has until you see her on her pink trike in a pink dress, pink bow abandoned somewhere in the yard, as well as the pink flip flops left on the trampoline. One might ask, "Too much pink?" And our response will forever be "NEVER!!!"
Momma's Always Right!
Last Sunday we had dinner with all of our wonderful family at my sister Sarah's house. It was great to see everyone and have a chance to share a meal and enjoy each others company.
It had been warm most of last week, unseasonably warm for February, and on Sunday evening the weather was great again. But it's STILL February! Emma had been chattering all week about swimming at Aunt Sarah's house. Sarah and I both told her many times that while the days may feel warm, the pool would still be like ice. Never mind the fact that we were there for dinner, making it evening, and thus cooler anyway.
There are some things that children just need to learn on their own, and I believe this falls into that category, Sarah kindly found a swimsuit for Emma, and Emma was ready to dive in!
It had been warm most of last week, unseasonably warm for February, and on Sunday evening the weather was great again. But it's STILL February! Emma had been chattering all week about swimming at Aunt Sarah's house. Sarah and I both told her many times that while the days may feel warm, the pool would still be like ice. Never mind the fact that we were there for dinner, making it evening, and thus cooler anyway.
There are some things that children just need to learn on their own, and I believe this falls into that category, Sarah kindly found a swimsuit for Emma, and Emma was ready to dive in!
Location:Arlington, Texas
Bored, Bored or Both
Cameron has been modifying one of his little 50 cc motorcycles. Don't ask me what he's doing to it exactly, because to be quite honest, I only half listen. [and only completely don't care! ;o)] A few weeks ago he sent the engine block to some guy, so he could have it bored. Which I do know means he made part of the block larger, but it's purpose beyond that, I have not a clue. Anyway, on Thursday we received the block back in the mail and Cameron was inspecting the work, at the table, after dinner.
Elliot was immediately interested and went over to watch her Daddy. Unprovoked and out of the blue, she tells Cameron, "It's so pretty!" Her voice was so sincere and excited, you knew she was speaking honestly and from her little confused heart! ;o)
As I watched Elliot interacting with her Daddy, I could see the joy in his face. His heart was melting for this little girl that seems to share his love for all things wheeled, motored, and dangerous!
Here's a picture of the two of them with the "pretty" engine block.
I'm sure I mentioned before that I have a feeling we will be making many, many ER visits with our youngest girl! ;o)
Lord help me!!!
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Elliot was immediately interested and went over to watch her Daddy. Unprovoked and out of the blue, she tells Cameron, "It's so pretty!" Her voice was so sincere and excited, you knew she was speaking honestly and from her little confused heart! ;o)
As I watched Elliot interacting with her Daddy, I could see the joy in his face. His heart was melting for this little girl that seems to share his love for all things wheeled, motored, and dangerous!
Here's a picture of the two of them with the "pretty" engine block.
I'm sure I mentioned before that I have a feeling we will be making many, many ER visits with our youngest girl! ;o)
Lord help me!!!
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Monday, February 14, 2011
I Flipped It!
I have been known to drive our Ranger a bit erratically. I guess today I took it a little too far!
It seemed like it all happened in slow motion. Yes, with both of my children in the Ranger I turned it over onto it's side taking a corner a wee bit too fast! ;o)
Emma was a bit traumatized by it all! Of course, the Ranger did tip onto her side, so I'm sure it was infinitely more frightening for her than it was for Elliot or me.
I remained surprisingly calm throughout the whole ordeal. The worst part for me was trying to get Emma to keep her arm and leg in the vehicle as we were tipping onto the side. This was the part that seemed to be in slow-mo. I was yelling at her, "Keep your arms and legs inside, keep your arms and legs inside!!!" Repeatedly!! It was like she was trying to catch us or keep us held up or something. Funny, but scary at the same time!
The good news is no one was hurt and we were able to put the Ranger upright and continue enjoying this beautiful day that God made for us! At a much slower pace, of course! ...until next time! ;o)
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It seemed like it all happened in slow motion. Yes, with both of my children in the Ranger I turned it over onto it's side taking a corner a wee bit too fast! ;o)
Emma was a bit traumatized by it all! Of course, the Ranger did tip onto her side, so I'm sure it was infinitely more frightening for her than it was for Elliot or me.
I remained surprisingly calm throughout the whole ordeal. The worst part for me was trying to get Emma to keep her arm and leg in the vehicle as we were tipping onto the side. This was the part that seemed to be in slow-mo. I was yelling at her, "Keep your arms and legs inside, keep your arms and legs inside!!!" Repeatedly!! It was like she was trying to catch us or keep us held up or something. Funny, but scary at the same time!
The good news is no one was hurt and we were able to put the Ranger upright and continue enjoying this beautiful day that God made for us! At a much slower pace, of course! ...until next time! ;o)
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Location:Weatherford,United States
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Dancing Queen
I've been meaning to post this little video of Elliot dancing for awhile. It's obviously a little older, seeing as she is still wearing her short purple cast, and we have been cast and walking boot free for almost a month now.
Children are so precious, and Elliot has so much joy for everything she does in life. I often find myself wishing I could recapture just a moment of that innocent affection for life that all children have!
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Children are so precious, and Elliot has so much joy for everything she does in life. I often find myself wishing I could recapture just a moment of that innocent affection for life that all children have!
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Fireside at Kim's
We have the best neighbors! I've always wondered if I would find a friend that I felt comfortable enough to just invite myself over and hang out over there in all my morning glory. [which sometimes is all day glory! ;)]
I'm happy to report that I have! My kids raid the fridge and we stay for dinner, no shoes required, house slippers are perfectly acceptable. The other day Kim and I actually just sat around reading together. How cool is that!?!?
Here's a picture of Elliot eating all of their cheese balls in the rocking chair by their beautiful stone fireplace.
Life is good. God is good. And I am so very blessed!!!
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I'm happy to report that I have! My kids raid the fridge and we stay for dinner, no shoes required, house slippers are perfectly acceptable. The other day Kim and I actually just sat around reading together. How cool is that!?!?
Here's a picture of Elliot eating all of their cheese balls in the rocking chair by their beautiful stone fireplace.
Life is good. God is good. And I am so very blessed!!!
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Fancy Shoes on Snow Days
We've had several pretty cold days here in Texas. I guess all of the being cooped up is making us a bit creative, and maybe a little crazy! Last Wednesday we had our fifth snow day, and missed yet another day of school.
It was then that Elliot decided she couldn't take one more day, with her booted feet, and decided we would all wear our fancy shoes for the day!
Good thing we had a nice big fire going, so our toes could stay nice and toasty! :o)
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It was then that Elliot decided she couldn't take one more day, with her booted feet, and decided we would all wear our fancy shoes for the day!
Good thing we had a nice big fire going, so our toes could stay nice and toasty! :o)
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Pouty Face
I'm not sure where she picked this up from, but Elliot has started to stick out her bottom lip and say, "pleeeaaase" when she does not receive the answer she wants.
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Friday, February 4, 2011
Language
Please forgive any heinous typos that might make it into this post as I'm not feeling so hot again, but do feel like sharing something that has been on my mid lately.
I have been very interested in Elliot language. She watches Dora a lot, and is able to speak several words in Spanish. I think I posted the other day on my FB page that she often says "abres" which I believe is the command conjugation for that word. I took French in high school and college, so my Spanish isn't that great. She also counts and says other words in Spanish. I don't really understand her completely, but I don't always understand her English either.
Today I was noticing that she often leaves her verb out of a sentence. Saying something like "I hungry." It made me realize that while it is not perfect English, I understand what she is tyring to say, and I will get her some food as a result of her broken sentence.
I would really love to fluently understand another language. But I think the way they always tried to teach you in a language class is to advanced. They need kindergarten for language, where you learn how to say words, spell words, and the meaning of a word, but you don't get into all the complicated business of forming complete, grammatically correct sentences.
For awhile now, I've been thinking about labeling different things in the house, like lamps, tables, doors. . . whatever I can, and just learn the vocabulary of the language. If I learned the word lamp, la lámpara, and that was all I knew, theoretically, if I wanted to "turn on" la lámpara, and if I were to repeat la lámpara over and over to a Spanish speaker they might eventually figure out that I wanted to turn the lamp on.
It's basic speech. First you learn words, and then you learn small sentence, and then you learn all of the grammar of the language. It's that simple. I think individuals would develop language much more successfully if they learned a new language in this manner.
I'm sure someone else has already come up with all of this insight, but I've not come across any education material that makes it so easy. Not that I've really looked, but I really want to look into that Muzzy Language course stuff. I keep thinking that it might be a good place to start. Knowing a second language is essential in a place were so many people speak multiple languages.
If you have any suggestions or would like to further expand on my topic I'd love to discuss it further!
I have been very interested in Elliot language. She watches Dora a lot, and is able to speak several words in Spanish. I think I posted the other day on my FB page that she often says "abres" which I believe is the command conjugation for that word. I took French in high school and college, so my Spanish isn't that great. She also counts and says other words in Spanish. I don't really understand her completely, but I don't always understand her English either.
Today I was noticing that she often leaves her verb out of a sentence. Saying something like "I hungry." It made me realize that while it is not perfect English, I understand what she is tyring to say, and I will get her some food as a result of her broken sentence.
I would really love to fluently understand another language. But I think the way they always tried to teach you in a language class is to advanced. They need kindergarten for language, where you learn how to say words, spell words, and the meaning of a word, but you don't get into all the complicated business of forming complete, grammatically correct sentences.
For awhile now, I've been thinking about labeling different things in the house, like lamps, tables, doors. . . whatever I can, and just learn the vocabulary of the language. If I learned the word lamp, la lámpara, and that was all I knew, theoretically, if I wanted to "turn on" la lámpara, and if I were to repeat la lámpara over and over to a Spanish speaker they might eventually figure out that I wanted to turn the lamp on.
It's basic speech. First you learn words, and then you learn small sentence, and then you learn all of the grammar of the language. It's that simple. I think individuals would develop language much more successfully if they learned a new language in this manner.
I'm sure someone else has already come up with all of this insight, but I've not come across any education material that makes it so easy. Not that I've really looked, but I really want to look into that Muzzy Language course stuff. I keep thinking that it might be a good place to start. Knowing a second language is essential in a place were so many people speak multiple languages.
If you have any suggestions or would like to further expand on my topic I'd love to discuss it further!
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