I have been waiting to chronicle this just in case it turned out to be "word of the week" for Little. As it turns out, Little is not opposed to speaking and learning new words. He simply feels that his efforts would be most beneficial if he started his bilingual studies early. For those who are not up on their Japanese, "Hai" is Japanese for "Yes" in it's simplest form. It is also Little-ese for yes.
Do you want some Cocoa (juice)?
!! HAI !!
Do you want to go nigh' nigh'?
!! HAI !!
Should we go get Big?
!! HAI !!
The best part about this is that it's never just
"hai. . . *shrug*"
or
mumblemumble.hai.mumblemumble.
It's ALWAYS a staccato
!! HAI !!
shouted in a throaty voice with the force of a Jr. Mr. Miyagi. His muscles tensed throughout his body; hands outstretched with fingers splayed in earnest, hoping that I am capable of understanding him.
I've picked up "Japanese For Dummies" for a bit of light reading. I'll update you when he starts saying Domo Arigato.
Do you want some Cocoa (juice)?
!! HAI !!
Do you want to go nigh' nigh'?
!! HAI !!
Should we go get Big?
!! HAI !!
The best part about this is that it's never just
"hai. . . *shrug*"
or
mumblemumble.hai.mumblemumble.
It's ALWAYS a staccato
!! HAI !!
shouted in a throaty voice with the force of a Jr. Mr. Miyagi. His muscles tensed throughout his body; hands outstretched with fingers splayed in earnest, hoping that I am capable of understanding him.
I've picked up "Japanese For Dummies" for a bit of light reading. I'll update you when he starts saying Domo Arigato.
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