Illinois also has treats like Cairo (KAY-ro) and DeZ Plainz to trip up the unwary. Or edumacated.
Also, AY-thens (Athens) and San JOES (San Jose).
Our favorite was always the tourists trying to pronounce "Nenana" and "Tanana". Oh, and "Tlingit".
Oh, that's exciting, Gud! Yay preschool! I loved preschool.
I loved preschool.
I never fully grasped the whole "naptime" concept. I didn't asleep during naptime.
I never fully grasped the whole "naptime" concept. I didn't asleep during naptime.
I didn't either, but I was so distressed by my "failure" that the nuns let me read instead. So I got my own special reading time! It was awesome.
Tchoupitoulas.
Chop-a-TOO-lis!
Natchitoches is the one that confused me forever.
I never fully grasped the whole "naptime" concept. I didn't asleep during naptime.
I was just talking with a friend about my disappointment at never being chosen as "nap fairy" because I couldn't stay asleep.
Emmett's old enough to be in MIDDLE SCHOOL??
I hereby decree that Buffista offspring are not to age in between F2Fs. It's just confusing.
I'm convinced that "nap time" is just a break for the teachers.
(i.e. I never slept either)
Natchitoches is the one that confused me forever.
Does anyone here (I don't) know how to pronounce Chinquipin? I directed Steel Magnolias before the internets, and pretty much made it up (something like Chick a pin)
Steilacoom tends to give non-natives trouble.
I used to live there! Such a pretty town with an awesome 4th of July parade and really cool beach.