Acorn

My kids watched a little video this morning. When it ended, Maro noticed me Korea-style kneeling in the aisle by the back row. She walked over and, for a moment, held my face in her hands. Then she proceeded to pet my hair and repeat "Oh, good job! Good job, teacher!" I imagine this is precisely the way she sounds when she talks to Acorn, her dog. 

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  1. GraceApril 21, 2010 at 10:24 PM

    Sad, I get no petting when I'm doing a proper Chinese squat.

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  2. AnonymousApril 22, 2010 at 4:42 AM

    Aww... that's so cute! :) I love it. I want to meet these kids sometime.

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