As you may have seen on Facebook, Emma was very emotional when I picked her up. It seems like it was just because she was very relieved to see me. I got all out of sorts because I was so surprised that she was crying, and I couldn't figure out how to ask how long that was had been going on, and there was a line of people waiting to get their kids.
I was not making any sense, and the mom behind me said, "excuse me, what are you trying to say?" I almost blurted out, "OMG you speak English!!!!" but I thought that would be rude, so instead I just had her translate for me, and then when I got my info, I just said thanks and walked away.. Then I kicked myself! I finally found someone who speaks English and I didn't say anything!! If nothing else, I will get to meet her at parent night next week. Also, to make things even better there is an ENGLISH teacher starting on Friday! This was advertised as a bilingual school but I had forgotten all about that until Carlos told me the good news! I have been feeling a little like her dad's girlfriend or the babysitter since Carlos still has to do all the communication with them, but now, finally, I will be able to get the updates from the teacher! I think Emma will be happy too, so that someone will be able to speak to her in English if she is upset!
On another note- I have a new addiction. This is Colombian "cream cheese" but it is more the consistency of margarine. It is so delicious on crackers!
As you may have seen on Facebook, Emma was very emotional when I picked her up. It seems like it was just because she was very relieved to see me. I got all out of sorts because I was so surprised that she was crying, and I couldn't figure out how to ask how long that was had been going on, and there was a line of people waiting to get their kids.
I was not making any sense, and the mom behind me said, "excuse me, what are you trying to say?" I almost blurted out, "OMG you speak English!!!!" but I thought that would be rude, so instead I just had her translate for me, and then when I got my info, I just said thanks and walked away.. Then I kicked myself! I finally found someone who speaks English and I didn't say anything!! If nothing else, I will get to meet her at parent night next week. Also, to make things even better there is an ENGLISH teacher starting on Friday! This was advertised as a bilingual school but I had forgotten all about that until Carlos told me the good news! I have been feeling a little like her dad's girlfriend or the babysitter since Carlos still has to do all the communication with them, but now, finally, I will be able to get the updates from the teacher! I think Emma will be happy too, so that someone will be able to speak to her in English if she is upset!
On another note- I have a new addiction. This is Colombian "cream cheese" but it is more the consistency of margarine. It is so delicious on crackers!
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