Sign Language

Strangely enough, as a child I had an obsession with sign language. I'm not sure how old I was when I had the opportunity to go to a local college and take a sign language class. We learned to sign God Bless the USA. Then I learned two signs and signed them in talent shows and won best solo. My dream at one point was to become an interpreter. I had my heart going on a college where I could take classes in sign language, but didn't like the fact the college dorms were co-ed so found another college.

We taught each of the kids basic sign language. It came in really handy, especially when Grace wasn't talking in public and she could sign "thank you" or do hand motions to communicate to me. It especially comes in handy during children's time when I have to tell them to sit--haha. Our sign language videos (signing time) greatly outnumber any of other kid videos and each of the older kids has a dozen or so words they can sign.

But, never did I imagine that some day I would need to learn it and teach it to be able to communicate more effictevely with my kids.

Our collection of sign language material has pretty much grown greatly since December---flashcards, books, a learning kit, videos, cds, etc....

I'm excited and nervous to become bilingual. Excited to see how much it helps Aaron and nervous if I will be able to consistently work with him.