I attempted to teach Elsa sign language during her pre-verbal months, and although I can't say it was entirely successful (she only knows 4 signs), it has had a lasting influence on her perception of the world. Well, at least her understanding of the kids classic "This Little Light of Mine".
Elsa's sign for "banana" is holding up her pointer finger and her thumb in an "L" shape and moving it back and forth--or, exactly how you would hold up your little light for the song. Recently I realized that when we sang "This Little Light of Mine", and got to the part about not letting Satan blow it out, Elsa was blowing on her finger and saying "Shh manna"--or in other words, don't let Satan blow your banana out.
Yes, indeed. Don't let Satan blow your banana out.
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This had me laughing out loud! Sounds like you guys are getting along just great :)
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