Aussie Speak

As we have said before, Juliet's first grade teacher is a wonderful woman from Australia. She has been such a great teacher for Juliet. However, we're a little worried what the kids in America are going to think about some of the "Queen's English" that Juliet has picked up. Here are a few of phrases Juliet has used this year along with their "American English" equivalent:

Mummy = Mommy
Half past five = Five thirty
Pigeon hole = Cubbie hole
Pattie pans = Muffin cups
Have a go = Give it a try
Ring them up = Call them on the phone

There's nothing we can do, but the first time Juliet says "it's high time we have a spot of tea in the afternoon" we'll know it's time to get that kid back to Texas and re-teach her about Dr. Pepper and barbeque.