Secret language

At her Tae Kwon Do class at the end of sparring partners have to bow to each other and say "kamsamida"
Gwen: Mom, I think I am the only one who knows that "kamsamida" means "thank you" in Korean (she picked up a few Korean words from our movies and travels)
Me: Isn't it great to understand another language?
Gwen: Well, actually I do not like when people understand Russian, because than I no longer have my "secret language". And it is so nice to be able to have secrets and only share with chosen few -- makes me feel spacial.
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Ahh, in a short time she would probably want the opposite, to blend in, so it is nice that she appreciates knowing another language right now.

Ms. President

Gwen: You know that I can actually became an American president, because I was born here.

Me: Yes you can. But it is really hard to become a president -- you have to learn a lot of things and study really hard.

Gwen: Well, I already know Russian, which is hard. So when I become a president and could actually talk to the Russian president without a translator.

Me: It is great that you know Russian, but you really need to learn Spanish as it is becoming the second most spoken language in America.

Gwen: No, Spanish is way too hard. Ok, I better be a doctor.

Marriage prospects

Gwenchik and a friend are watching a Russian cartoon " Konek-gorbunok" where an old king wants to marry a young princess.

Nika: I wouldn't marry him.

Gwen: He is fat, lazy and old -- even if he is a king.

Little show off

On a playground in Moscow talking with a boy and his Mom:

Gwen: So in what country do you like to live in and what language is your favorite?

Boy: Russia, and of course, Russian -- why? (the boys was really surprised by the question, probably doesn't get many like this one)

Gwen: Well, I am just visiting Moscow, but I live in Boston and speak both Russian and English!

Boy's Mom: How lovely! So where do you like it best in Moscow or Boston?

Gwen: To be honest, in Toronto, Canada --- there are museums, swimming pools, etc....

Smarter

From George
Gwyneth is taking a doll to day care with her.
Gwen: Papa, my baby wants to hear a story, please.
Me: What a polite baby!
Gwen: Yes she is.
Me: Does your baby want a Russian or an English story?
Gwen: Either one, she understands Russian and English.
Me: What a smart baby!
Gwen: Yes she is. But I'm even smarter. I can take off my pajama top and my pajama bottom all by myself, and put them under the pillow.

Snake

At home I speak Russian with Gwenchik and George speaks English. Recently, Gwenchik discovered that I am morbidly afraid of snakes, which absolutely fascinates her. So every now and than she would begin discussion on the subject of my fear of snakes and we agreed that we will not talk about you-know-what

Gwen: Papa, I have a secret about mama, and I will whisper so that she would not know. Mama is afraid of .....
than she terns to me and asks
Gwen: Mama, how is you-know-what we do not talk about in English?
Me: Snake
Gwen: Papa, she is afraid of snakes!!!!! But do not say the word out loud otherwise she is afraid!

Alice in Wonderland

From Veronika (on the drive to childcare):
Gwen: Do you know that Alice is a big girl?
Veronika: ?
Gwen: Yes, she is a big girl. She knows how to read books. She knows what to do when visiting. She does not eat sweets. She knows how to count and every letter.

 I think she may be 5 years old

Veronika: Does she know how to speak Russian?
Gwen: No, but I do.
Veronika: How did you meet Alice?
Gwen: She is in the cartoons.
Veronika: Is she Alice from the Wonderland?
Gwen: Yes. She is my big sister.