Translating Arwenese:
Arwen runs up to me, sits at my feet, and stares up intently.
Translation: MAMA MAMA MAMA or FOOD LADY FOOD LADY FOOD LADY or HEY YOU WITH THE THUMBS, depending on whether she wants to be cuddled or fed or otherwise catered to.
Translation: MAMA MAMA MAMA or FOOD LADY FOOD LADY FOOD LADY or HEY YOU WITH THE THUMBS, depending on whether she wants to be cuddled or fed or otherwise catered to.
J: What is it, sweetie?
Arwen runs around the kitchen, ending at my feet, and stares again.
Translation: WANNA PLAY! HEY YOU WITH THE THUMBS, WHERE'S MY TOY?
Translation: WANNA PLAY! HEY YOU WITH THE THUMBS, WHERE'S MY TOY?
J: Oh, you want a toy! Where are the other 30 [no exaggeration, folks] ping-pong balls?
Arwen stares reproachfully at me, then glances toward the basket where the few balls that can be found are kept.
Translation: DON'T BOTHER ME WITH DETAILS, YOU WITH THE THUMBS. THERE'S A BASKET FULL OF THEM RIGHT UP THERE.
Translation: DON'T BOTHER ME WITH DETAILS, YOU WITH THE THUMBS. THERE'S A BASKET FULL OF THEM RIGHT UP THERE.
J: OK, OK! Here's one! *tosses it*
Arwen takes off after it and starts batting and chasing it.
Translation: YAAAAAAAAY!
Translation: YAAAAAAAAY!
