I was wrapping Christmas gifts at the kitchen table. The boys were chatting with each other in the living room. They had just come home from school and eaten lunch. I was half paying attention to what I was doing, and listening to the boys, and sort of planning what to cook for dinner. The tone changed. They started getting louder. I got up and spied on them in the living room. They were arguing, gesturing wildly with their hands, eyes flashing, puffy red faces yelling at one another. I didn’t interfere. I wanted to see what would happen. After a little while, Gabriel capitulated and gave his little brother what he wanted. I smiled and crept back into the kitchen. Hmmmm, interesting.
All of that arguing and emotion... and they never once broke into English!
they are obviously becoming used to speaking Italian. How long have they been leaving in Italy? and do you speak much English at home?
ReplyDeleteCiao mad, It is true! They are getting used to speaking Italian. I think since they had just arrived home, they simply continued on in the language they used all day at school. However, when emotions heat up, it has always been typical that they revert back into english, probably for the ease. So, I think it is a landmark in their language development. We have been in Italy for over a year and a half... and until very recently have been speaking English at home almost exclusively. But the change is a comin'! Thanks for your comments and questions!!! Ciao for now,
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