AMIGOS

Ever since Bradock started school here in Payson he has told me all about his "best friend" Manny. They also have another friend whose name is Diesel and together they call themselves the "3 Amigos". Bradock's preschool teacher said that they all discovered or I guess made the connection that they all have "brown" skin, so that's another reason why they are best friends. His teacher and I have both used this as a good opportunity to talk about the importance of being friends with everyone...no matter what skin color. I think it's hilarious that my son is unintentionally discriminating against whites:) So, anyways the other night at our local library they held a fun "Cat in the Hat" celebration with food and games. Bradock was so excited to see Manny there and Brett finally got to meet Manny's mom. Good thing Brett was there to meet her because she speaks Spanish and well I'm not so fluent in that lingo. Apparently Manny talks about Bradock just as much as Mr B talks about him. Thankfully, Brett got their number so we could set up a playtime.

Well, the other day Bradock gets off the bus and he is just giggling hysterically and tells me that Manny had gotten off the bus and accidentally took his backpack, so Bradock had his. Since we needed to switch back-packs I thought it would be a good day for Manny to finally come over and play. Brett set it up with Manny's mom and told me where they lived so I could pick-up Manny. However, Bradock told me not to worry because he knew exactly how to get to Manny's house. He said "Just go to Isabella's house and then to Conner's house and then to Manny's." I was laughing so hard because he basically just told me the bus stop drop-off route. But sure enough he knew exactly where Manny's house was...my smart little boy.

Bradock and Manny had so much fun playing together. I'm not sure how Bradock understands him though because he sort of speaks English and with a very heavy accent. No worries though...Bradock told me he is learning Spanish...thank goodness someone is teaching him:) Apparently so, because as Manny left that evening Bradock yelled "Hasta Luego!!!" and then turned to me and told me that that meant "See you later". Maybe I will learn Spanish after all:)