“My little translators.”. I’m very proud (and a little bit envious) of my boys’ ability to communicate using their Mandarin. Thanks to them, I’m able find out how much things cost, what other people’s names are and where the restrooms are, among other things. Ryan was very thoughtful and asked his teacher Chen laoshi, before we left, how to order all of our favorite drinks…lemonade for Tyler, Sprite for Alex, wine for Mom and beer for Dad.

This does not need any translating (see window). Ryan also knows how to order me a tall soy latte:).