**The Hick-i-fication of Landry-- I don't know where she has picked this up, but lately Landry has been saying "ain't" quite a bit, and it ain't funny. Actually, the first time she said it Jeff and I kind of looked at each other puzzled and then laughed. But, she's since been saying it often and I hate it! We're going to have to put a stop to it, but I ain't got no clue how!
**This week was the week that I finally got my hiney back in the gym. I've been going during my lunch hour and it's been great! However, I did figure out today that walking 10,000 steps a day as recommended is FIVE MILES (and trust me, I did actually *figure*--in my head! I was counting my steps while I was on the treadmill and then crunching numbers. Sadly, this mentally took up almost all of my 30 minutes of treadmill time!). Uh, five miles....I don't think so. I'm either not going to meet 10,000/day or I need to take much smaller steps--shuffle maybe.
**Next Friday I'm getting Lasik! I'm so excited....and nervous! I'm not necessarily nervous about the actual procedure, but the Clockwork Orange-esque contraption thing that holds your eye open kind of freaks me out. However, it's not as scary as the glasses I've been donning for the last week.
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Well, as a former English teacher, I have cringed at the word "ain't" a few times, especially when reading reading reports and grading projects. One thing to remember is that it IS a word and using it has nothing to do with intelligence level or what part of the country you're from. However, it is a slang term, and it's just like any slang term, it has many times and places when it shouldn't be used. That's the hard part to explain to a child. It's too hard for a kid (and really even an adult) to understand that "ain't" is OK when you're at a slumber party, but it's not OK when you're writing an essay for school, speaking to your teacher, giving a presentation in front of coworkers, etc.
That's how I would explain it to Landry. Tell her that there are many words out there that aren't "bad" words, but there they are words that can't be used in every situation. Explain to her that while it isn't "bad", it's too hard to remember to only use it when she's at home, and she might as well get used to using the words that make her sound like an intelligent individual, words that her teachers and parents will be proud of her for using correctly. Plus, remind her that even in casual situations with friends and family, using correct grammar is the best way to go; it'll be good practice for the rest of her life ;).
Seriously, who walks 5 miles a day?!? I mean, it is a long walk from my classroom to the cafeteria, but an unlikely feat...
What are y'all gosh durn talkin' about with not usin' ain't?
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