In more news, I've picked up my ASL lessons again and I'm on lesson three! Thank you Jessie for suggesting the Signing Time videos. Nathan and I watched vol 2 of the Baby Signing Time yesterday (the library didn't have vol 1 in) and he loved it. No, like, he loved it. He was cooing and flailing, and he especially liked it when I signed "bike" or "train" etc. in front of him. He had a blast. Those songs were stuck in my head all day, but even I learned a few new words! I'm going to see if I can find these dvds for sale somewhere.
I'm also starting to piece together some of the grammar, but I'm still so shy using it in public. What do I say if someone asks where I'm learning or why I'm learning? I'm comfortable telling people that I'm learning for Kingdom interests, but would I get a negative reaction if I said I was learning online? With that in mind, I need to find out how much LCC charges for their courses.
A Deaf man came into work a week ago, and he had trouble talking to the cashier (I was training her). I couldn't get his attention because he was looking at her. He needed a large bag, but I was too shy to tell him that I could help. He forgot his wallet at the register and so I ran after him to give it to him, and he signed "thank you" but turned away before I could say "you're welcome." I was sad. He wasn't one of our regulars (we have a pair of Deaf regulars who I've seen a couple times), and I can only imagine how hard it would be for a Deaf or hard of hearing person to come to the grocery store, getting too many "neverminds" or dismissals. I don't want to be that person. I want to help, but I'm not comfortable speaking ASL to someone for some reason. I don't want them to get mad at me because I'm hearing and I'm trying to learn. Anyway, now that I have that off my chest, time for some cute pictures of Nathan!
He sure loves sitting on the couch! I couldn't get a clear shot!
He'll just sit with his legs in the air every time we set him on his back. What a silly guy.
He thought my shirt was delicious.
Just be brave! I had trouble even at the hall because I don't want to do it until I know I've got it perfect, but in class we have to. I haven't heard of anyone being upset that a person is learning on-line. But honestly most of the deaf I've met are in Jehovah's organization. Even if you get a negative response keep trying.
ReplyDeleteGood job teaching Nathan. It helped Zak tons he was communicating way b4 he could talk.