Speaking Hindanish

I have been contemplating the possible repercussions of allowing myself to speak Hindi and Spanish to my kids. That may sound all good in theory, I studied both languages for about four years and phrases come easily to my mind throughout the day. Here's my problem though. My brain has the two languages so "in-meshed" (is that a word?) that they come out mixed together. I have begun to call this language of mine, Hindanish. (And my autocorrect automatically spells it for me, so it must be a "thing").  ;) 

Sentences my mouth would indubitably spew out, with no filter, would be the following: 

To Kyla when she's crying. 

क्या हुा, chica? (What's wrong, girly?)

To Elias throughout the day. 

आ जा, Elías, rápido! (Come on, Elías, hurry)

Quieres खाना? (Want some food?)

So my question is: do I allow my mouth to speak the language my brain is forming? Or will I be scarring my children's language development for the rest of their life?

More than likely I will allow myself to begin this new language speaking with my kids for two reasons. 

1- I'm too tired these days to have much of a filter as to which language to pick (English, Hindi, Spanish).

2- I love these languages and enjoy the mental stimulation of speaking them. 

So...advice or no advice, I guess my mind is already made up.

 शायद estoy पागल.. (Maybe I'm crazy...)

....ओर शायद नहीं (...and maybe I'm not)

Hasta luego. (See ya later) 

Elias' First Year in Pictures

It's hard to believe that Elias will be two years old on October 29. 

I love his cheery personality, and looking back on his first year's monthly pictures made me even more excited to see how Kyla grows and develops in the coming months.

 

23-month picture.

Newborn

Month 1

Month 2

Month 3

Month 4

Month 5

Month 6

Month 7

Month 8

Month 9

Month 10

Month 11

Month 12

Apple Picking

Elias loves tractors, pulling wagons, and being outside. He talks about his cousins incessantly. He enjoys eating apples (especially with peanut butter).
So taking him to Tuttle's apple orchard to pick apples with Grace, Emmett and Lizzy made his day on Wednesday. Unfortunately Claire and Suz couldn't make it.

"Tractor, Mommy, tractor!"

"I drive tractor"

wagon ride through the orchard

Lizzy laid back for an almost-nap

After picking apples (Jonathons, of course!), we let the kids play in the children's area for a little while before we headed home.

sand. front loader. truck. best boy toys ever!

Emmett and Lizzy

Of course, I had to take a picture of Elias in the pig!

One Month with Kyla

Kyla has been with us, well, more than a month - 6 weeks to be exact. I've thoroughly enjoyed her! She took to nursing right away, which made it easy this time around. Although I had mastitis for a few (very long!) days, it cleared up, and has been smooth sailing since.
It was empowering and also faith building to have mastitis. My mom was out of town at the time, and other family members were busy that week. So I had to trust God for the strength to be a mother, prepare meals, and also rest. I found that truth in the verse I know so well, "My strength is made perfect in your weakness."

This lovely little girl is a joy, and her brother dotes on her.

Elias loves to hold her. He'll come up to me with arms spread out saying, "I hold it!"

Birth Announcement Photo sent to immediate family

Elias is always hamming it up for the camera, and even during Kyla's photo shoot he wanted me to take his picture.

one-month-old girlie!

About 4 weeks here.

 There's a big change in Kyla from 4 weeks to 6 weeks. She gained 2 pounds in 2 weeks and already has rolls on her chubby legs. Elias didn't have that, so it's kinda cute, but something I'm not used to at all.

Me thinks that is a social smile. 6 weeks old here.