Amalya is picking up Hebrew slowly but surely! Last night when I asked if she wanted to help sweep, she answered with, "Ayzeh kef!" This translates roughly to an expression of satisfaction: "what fun!" She then started to help me sweep, and kept saying the phrase, over, and over again! After about 4 minutes, she asked me what it meant.I gave her my translation, and then she kept sweeping, using the expression as a question. "Ima, ayzeh kef?"
Yes, I kept answering sweeping is fun!!!! Over and over again like some brainwashing ulpan...is this fun?! Yes it is! Keep sweeping!!! And then do the dishes and fold the laundry (she's actually very good at this one). Make sure you make the beds and take out the trash...mommy needs to experience the zen of a good martini. Ommmmmmartini's are so good.
Her other favorite phrase is "Maftechot, bevakashah!" this is the required password for getting the keys to the building after crossing the street and letting us all into the apartment. Big thrills for her!
Also, the loose tooth came out! She needs to write the Tooth Fairy...maybe in Hebrew!
I love hearing her speak Hebrew...
Ayzeh kef!
