Courtney Glantz (October 3, 2011)

If you're a parent and you're committed to giving your child the experience to learn something new, very little can make you happier than when you actually SEE results.

I went into Logan's experience at Language Stars not expecting miracles. It's more about exposing him to the second language at a young age and hoping for the best. I'm not expecting fluent, but I am expecting some things will stick and ultimately that his experience there will help him when he begins Spanish at public school.

So the expectations are reasonable. I hope he has a great time and I hope, from time to time, that I hear a bit of Spanish sneak into our daily lives (bonus if it's funny).

The other day I had to drop something off at my dear friend's home. She is fluent in Spanish, as is her nanny and two boys. (I have brought them up before as I appreciate their support with this and with helping in terms of exposing Logan beyond his weekly time at Language Stars.) The nanny was home but both boys were in school. As we were leaving, Logan started to fixate on what nanny could possibly do without the boys home for her to watch (The thought of dishes/laundry/disorganized toys just doesn't come automatically to a 4 year old).

Logan then asked if nanny would be 'taking a nap.' I laughed and tried to explain to the nanny what he had said. She smiled back at me but I don't think my words translated correctly. Then, as we turned to walk down the path I hear Logan call back to her 'enjoy your siesta!'

Seriously? Major points, kid. Not only did you pull a Spanish word out of your hat, but it was hilarious.

¡Adios!
Courtney