07/09/2019 - Tuesday

This Saturday is derby day. So I had a plan to act out a conversation with James where one of us asks if we could go on the carousel and the other explains no, we'll save money for good food. We did one script while the girls slowly bounced around the computer room. We did the conversation for another ride. Right after James said we'll save money. Ella said 可是我们有摩天轮钱啊。we looked at her. She said 妈妈你去microsoft挣钱了啊。I said the money was for good food. Ella said loudly 钱是everybody的。with the big arm circle gesture. Just like when I mimicked Emma the YouTube ballet teacher saying ballet is for everyone, whenever Mimi said boys don't dance. James and I cracked up, looked at each other, and hugged. Ella said 妈妈爸爸你们为什么抱了。We decided maybe one ride if the line isn't long, if the girls promise only one ride.

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