Sunday, January 4, 2009

The Best Way to Learn Amharic...

Sure, some people have their fancy Foreign Service CD's, private tutors, or organized classes, but I have something much better...

A thoughtful gift from my best friend given on the occasion,(nearly one year ago today), of becoming 'officially waiting'...

A fun husband...




And Trader Joe's...



We may not learn anything other than how to order sost cups of Buna, but it is a start.

I will learn Amharic. I will learn Amharic, say it with me, I will learn Amharic.

We have committed to at least one hour a week of studying Amharic, and one hour of studying baby signs. We will be able to communicate with our kids, say it with me, we will be able to communicate with our kids.
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  1. filoliJanuary 4, 2009 at 1:39 PM

    I can't even pronounce amharic!

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  2. InventingLizJanuary 4, 2009 at 2:02 PM

    Hey, I thought about ordering those Amharic bean bags for myself, but got the "Our first Amharic words" book instead. This is on my list of things to do this year too, but it is definitely daunting...maybe we need an online language study group!

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  3. veggiemomJanuary 4, 2009 at 2:19 PM

    You will learn Amharic!!!

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  4. Blog ShmogJanuary 4, 2009 at 2:41 PM

    I've seen those bean bags before and love them! You will learn Amharic!

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  5. los cazadoresJanuary 4, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    Yes We Can!

    You will learn Amharic and then you guys will teach it to me! And to Craig. And to Bob Laurence. :)

    Cindy

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  6. LeahJanuary 4, 2009 at 3:29 PM

    Happy learning...You could also learn how to say Yes - I accept your proposal!!!

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  7. I Love Purple More Than YouJanuary 4, 2009 at 3:42 PM

    I highly recommend this CD-booklet combo, which I think is perfect for adoptive families trying to communicate with their new children.

    http://www.adoptlanguage.com/

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  8. EvelynJanuary 4, 2009 at 4:21 PM

    Ooooh, that sounds great. I am also realizing that the time is now for Amharic. The kiddos are coming :)

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  9. ClaireJanuary 4, 2009 at 5:43 PM

    Reading your blog I must say that it seems like you & your husband have the most amazing, enviable relationship! You are so lucky!

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  10. mslJanuary 4, 2009 at 6:46 PM

    Yes you will!!

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  11. -CJanuary 4, 2009 at 7:23 PM

    Oh please do a better job at learning this complicated language than we did. We traveled to ET to get our 6 year old, knowing only how to say bread, and chicken- both of which I have forgotten now. Those words did not come in handy at all when the child was trying to tell us she needed to use the bathroom.

    Good luck.

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  12. ChristinaJanuary 4, 2009 at 7:23 PM

    I REALLY wish I would have learned more Amharic. I am so sad when I think about how Habi has almost completely lost his :(

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  13. LoriJanuary 4, 2009 at 8:56 PM

    That is my favorite coffee. Nice.

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2009 at 9:00 PM

    Have you seen the Lion of Judah Society videos on Youtube? Here's one:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APpVHpO_IR0&feature=PlayList&p=B5AB8C83CDC127DE&playnext=1&index=2
    Anyway, they are pretty helpful.
    Good luck!
    MaryJo

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  15. Ms. FricknfrackJanuary 5, 2009 at 4:45 AM

    Love that coffee! And kudos to you and hubby, You will learn Amharic! It's on my list for 2009 but I haven't been to that gym yet, so we'll see.

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2009 at 4:52 AM

    Hey, you guys both look fun! Lots of helpful stuff offered here, too. Love it.

    Christine

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  17. Erin SagerJanuary 5, 2009 at 12:04 PM

    Good for you guys, and we love that Trader Joes coffee!!!

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  18. jaymeJanuary 5, 2009 at 8:55 PM

    You can do it! I don't know that I'll ever be able to read Amharic (Jon is much better at that kind of stuff than I am) but basic Amharic words and phrases aren't so hard.

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  19. erinJanuary 6, 2009 at 6:37 PM

    Good for you! Though Amharic was almost as foreign to our kids as it was to us. They spoke Kembategna. Sign language is GREAT! They learned it instantly and it helped a bunch. A friend of mine with a daughter adopted in China with a cleft lip and palate uses "signing times" videos and says they have been miraculous in helping her daughter develop language.

    Good luck!

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  20. jenJanuary 7, 2009 at 5:47 AM

    You will do it! I have total faith in you!

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  21. Adoption CubedJanuary 16, 2009 at 1:37 AM

    I have some great in-house Amharic tutors that you are welcome to borrow at any time!
    Rebecca

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