Rated: Three Kleenex Blog Post
Two firsts happened today.
One, Ruby said her first sentence. (That I understood).
Two, Ruby went to school.
What’s a proud mom to do? Blog!
“I want bao bao.”
It is perhaps appropriate that Ruby the Bilingual Baby’s first sentence is in English and Mandarin. Jing the Nanny had taught her to say “bao bao,” a short form for “char sao bao,” or the barbecue pork buns she loved so much. So naturally, when Ruby wanted one today, she blurted, “I want bao bao.”
She got her bao bao.
Today was also Ruby’s first day of co-op, or co-operative. Eighteen kids, 18 parents, one teacher. Controlled mayhem. Ruby did pretty well, except for clean-up time when she refused to let go of a doll. She grooved to the sing-along, played with a few other toddlers, and hugged the teacher goodbye.
For reading to the end of the post, here’s your Bonus First.
Ruby gave me lip for the first time today. You be the judge.
Dot: Ruby, can you say bye-bye to Renzo?
Ruby: Yah.
Yah, she sure could say bye to Renzo, but not just then.
Oh how fast they grow.
I saw the pics of Ruby in School! So cute! That’s wonderful you have such a nice facility for their classroom with so much toys and play area!
she wasn’t giving you lip, dot! you just need to be more specific in how you pose your questions.
For a moment, I thought “bao bao” means carry. Thought Ruby wanted you to carry her. Then I burst out laughing that she wanted food. Hahaa..
Saw the photos and amazed how well she squats while dressing her doll.
I thot bao bao was carry too. Well, I am glad she started the coop process — then it will be halloween, xmas … it was fun when it lasted. We still have a hoot when we view our photos back in the US. Have fun Rubes — life in the jungle begins!