Comments on Florida Girl in Sydney: My Little Boys are Ameri-Aussies and I'm Giving Th...

Juli- Maybe we should start an online course for l...

2011-09-12T16:00:38.794+10:00

Juli- Maybe we should start an online course for little expat kids in all stuff American??

Eternally Distracted- He would definitely be into that!

Francine- Only time will tell what's next for us. And what about you?

Now that you mention it, I doubt my kids know the ...

2011-09-04T22:02:45.360+10:00

Now that you mention it, I doubt my kids know the SSB, although they do know all the words to Australia Fair. I'm constantly shocked at what they DON'T know about the US, like a quarter is 25 cents, not 20. We've only been here a year and a half. Anyway, we've loved every minute of it and I'm sure they'll figure out how much quarters are worth and learn the pledge when we return. BTW, are you guys getting to the end of your 4 years and if so what's next?

I love the dog whisperer! I've got a pretty u...

2011-08-17T16:13:01.943+10:00

I love the dog whisperer! I've got a pretty unruly dog at home, maybe I can borrow him?!!

The other day, my little Ameri-Kiwi (age 6) was on...

2011-08-12T12:36:36.633+10:00

The other day, my little Ameri-Kiwi (age 6) was on a website that asked him to choose his country's flag. He pointed at the American flag and said, "This is our flag, right?" Uh, sort of, honey. But he knows nothing of the SSB.

And the tall poppy syndrome? Big cultural difference, eh, mate! xx

Taskers- We are having reverse cultural experience...

2011-08-12T11:18:09.106+10:00

Taskers- We are having reverse cultural experiences-- soo funny! Maybe your kids will say they want to sing "Advance Australia Flair"?? haha

OOH - I can't STAND the whole tall-poppy crap....

2011-08-12T09:47:43.369+10:00

OOH - I can't STAND the whole tall-poppy crap. I was actually told by my first boss here that one of the reasons I got the job (this was in advertising) was because I WAS American and he knows that they persevere until an answer is found - which is exactly what he needed. Yeah, I'm bragging.

Love the dog show - especially the Aussie-American accent. My daughter is developing that as well and loves to "take the piss" with me - calling me Mummy or exaggerating the "O" and saying "Maaaaawwwwwmee".

BTW - Olivers giving Ruby the tall-poppy by having her acknowledge she's proud of herself :)

Marvin- Agreed.

2011-08-11T12:28:12.710+10:00

Marvin- Agreed.

They can't help but be awesome, with their gen...

2011-08-11T12:24:16.591+10:00

They can't help but be awesome, with their genetic code.

Jenny- Thanks! And are you in London yet? Aussie ...

2011-08-11T11:41:45.018+10:00

Jenny- Thanks! And are you in London yet?

Aussie Guy- Well I feel better that I'm not the only one neglecting to teach originating country heritage. haha

Aussie guy in Florida, Well long time for not pos...

2011-08-11T08:55:44.893+10:00

Aussie guy in Florida,

Well long time for not posting for me - obviously been reading your posts - but this one certainly hit a cord with me.

My now 15 year old daughter who arrived in the USA from Australia when she was 7 now calls her self American, OMG (Not that there is any thing wrong with being American unless you are not American).

I have been giving here pop quizzes on all things Australian - with her reaction of "Dad I am not at school I don't answer questions out of School".

Bows head - America won.

That is some impressive tennis playing! Well done!...

2011-08-11T00:04:09.919+10:00

That is some impressive tennis playing! Well done!

Okay, starting at 8am tomorrow morning, we are rai...

2011-08-10T21:03:52.267+10:00

Okay, starting at 8am tomorrow morning, we are raising the flag, saying the Pledge of Allegiance followed by My Country Tis of Thee and The Star Strangled, I mean, Spangled Banner. Thanks for the heads up! :)

That's what my husband said... can't wait ...

2011-08-10T19:02:37.103+10:00

That's what my husband said... can't wait to take him to an American sports event.

My favorite word in the SSB is "dawnzerly&quo...

2011-08-10T18:52:54.980+10:00

My favorite word in the SSB is "dawnzerly", as in "the dawnzerly light". Lady Mondegreen taught me that one.

My favorite rendition of the SSB was Steve Tyler of Aerosmith, Opening Day at Fenway Park, 2002. It sounded just like "Walk This Way"!

When teaching the lyrics to your boys, I hope you included the last two words of the SSB: Play Ball!