I am cleaning up the kitchen after dinner. Spontaneously from the table where my towhead is finishing her chicken I hear the following:
“Mama, tank wu berry much for makin me dinner.”
The pendulum shifts again. My two-year-old will live another day.
- This blog is about family and culture (not to be confused with taste or refinement). You'll find family stories, recipes, and the humorous aspects of living with a biologist and a three year old. Periodically I'll wax eloquent on life, current events, or include some of my more creative work (though I'm a little self-conscious about that part). Culture plays a large part in everyone's life, so here are the cultures that shape us.
- Armenian: I married an Armenian, albeit a somewhat diluted one. Hence the title. Mr. A's grandfather immigrated to the US during WWI. We try to keep as many family traditions alive as we can.
- German: After nearly 200 years in this country my family has still managed to remain over 70% German. Go figure.
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- Asian: martial arts has been a large influence on our lives. Philosphy and culture often get thrown in. It rubs off.
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2 responses so far ↓
erin // 14 May 2008 at 9:42 am |
Hi Crystal!! I finally got a chance to gaze at ur blog..sounds like u been busy!! U def will have to save this memory in the bank for when she does something to make u grrrr….
How sweet!
Nana Papa // 14 May 2008 at 12:10 pm |
We are still laughing. Papa thought this was hilarious. Tank you Momma for dinner.