And now our little world is filled with papa blogs, mama zines, alternative child rearing tactical manuals, a plethora of organic ideas, food and diapers. I wonder, will we remember the beginnings of our humble remaking of the world? Pirate Papa seeks to share a small sliver of life experience with those interested souls seeking advice, common ground, friendly words. Let us redefine our selves, and in so doing redefine the rules and relationships around us.
Tuesday, December 27, 2005
Translating for mama and other tales of trying times
Spending the bulk of time with our girls has made me somewhat of a resident expert on their indiosyncratic language traits and signs and squeals and sounds. I even have to act as interpreter for Stephanie from time to time and have been unsure as to how to approach this. I don't want to be nit-picky and butt in every time she doesn't understand what they're trying to convey but what am I supposed to do? I know the answer to the problem and can solve the tension with a few words but I feel like Steph needs to build her own understanding and relationship with them. But then it starts driving me subliminally crazy and I end up just blurting out the translation in the form of an almost-order sometimes: "I think she needs a diaper change honey." We only say honey when we're mad or dripping with sarcasm. So oh well, playing catch-up is a part of life when you have to sacrifice one thing to gain another. And we all learn our lessons the hard way sometimes, walking a path before we realize we don't belong there.
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