Today marked the first day of my job as an au pair. I really wasn't nervous about it because I had spent so much time with the kids on my own already. Eoghan flipped when his parents left, but was completely calm 45 seconds later. Talk about bouncing back quickly..
Eoghan and I decided to paint some pictures while Katie was asleep. I got a kick out of it because we started off with paint brushes and ended up with finger/hand painting. We also colored on the patio out back with chalk. He said "I'm going to draw a castle" and as he was drawing (or scribbling..) I said "That's a great castle"; he angrily replied "That's not a castle!!! It's a rocking chair!" Dumb me.
It's kind of weird having the afternoon to myself. When Gill got home, she took the kids on a walk and I was free to check my email, go for a run, etc. I'm going to try to still help them out with the kids, but I also think its important for them to spend time together just as a family. Once my car is up and running, I'll have better ways to fill this time! It's pretty nice though being able to just sit down and relax.
I was talking to Miss Elizabeth Alabama Mills earlier and we were talking about all the different Irish to English words. I figured I'd post the ones I've come up with so far:
French fries = chippies
TV = tele
trash can = rubbish bin
visit = call
call = ring
jelly = jam
watch = mind
stroller = buggy
diaper = nappy
gas = petrol/diesel
bar = pub
knock on wood = touch wood
store = shop
12:30 = half twelve
sidewalk = footpath
ready, set, go! = ready, steady, go!
candy = biscuit
soccer = football
chips = crisps
almost = nearly
rainboots = wellies
mailbox = postbox
complain = give out
movies = cinema
fly = wasp
crazy = daft
cupcake = bun
muddy = mucky
squeeze = sponge
sweater = jumper
bib = dribbler
field = pitch
trunk = boot
sleep in = lie in
ketchup = sauce
ugly = a face only a mother could love
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Loved my voicemail this morning. Sounds like Esdfkhsdfan may have been coerced to talk a little bit. Sorry I missed your call...I was teaching class.
ReplyDeletePage: Wish I was there to get your dodgy motor running. There is a car show on cable called "Wheeler Dealers" that originates in England, and aside from being a great how-to mechanical show, the lingo is hysterical. It's like they're from Mars. See if you hear words like screen (windshield), wing (fender), sorted (fixed), shiny bits (anything that shines and can be attached), petrol (gas), or bonnet (hood). Glad to hear things are going well down on the farm. We miss you. God bless. John
ReplyDeleteso correct me if i'm wrong, but in Irish I would say "page you have a face only a mother could love" ?
ReplyDeletePagie pie
ReplyDeleteThis is Dad. I may have figured out how to "post"
This is a test. If this works, I am next going to try and edit my picture. Who do you want me to look like? george clooney? kevin costner?
It is fun seeing you learn a second language so quickly. Such a smart girl