Learning about Canada

So that Peyton is fully prepared for her adventure to Canada at Christmas we have made sure to begin our eduction on Canada and what to expect. 

We have started by reading several books that Grandpa and Grandma Hill purchased for her. The reading materials include, "Canada in Colours," "ABC of Canada," and "Canada 123." Yes, we spell color with a 'u' in Canada and I made sure to explain that difference to Peyton so she won't fail her first spelling test in school. I also had to explain what a tuque is (in America more commonly known as a beanie). The books are pretty interesting and have very vivid colors which help keep her interested.  

We have also made sure to introduce the "moose" to her. Most kids have cute teddy bears but Peyton has two moose teddy bears....also known as moosen (for you Brian Regan fans)! Well, the other day when she was in her bouncer, I sat in front of her with one of the moose (his name is Murphy) and began talking to her in a silly Canadian accent. Considering I don't have the slightest Canadian accent it was pretty funny and Peyton thought so too. She was smiling constantly and was very entertained with the story of how, "Murphy the Moose lives in Canada in the snow, don't you know, and drinks coffee and eats Tim Hortons."  I have done this little act several other times since then and every single time she is so amused which makes me confident that she will handle the funny accent on our adventure up north.

Fun times teaching her about Canada...