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Exhausted from learning Chinese

A few days ago, Kelly was napping on the couch and I took his picture, knowing that I would be missing him soon. Why? Because he's in Taiwan and will spend two weeks away from us, the longest business trip he's been on, and possibly the longest I've been separated from him. He's been learning Chinese like crazy, just for fun. He's going to town! I'm really proud of the hours and hours he's dedicated to learning this new language, which is a savvy move, considering he is now working for a Taiwanese company. Anyway, just wanted to post this picture of my husband catching a quick nap since he looks so cute. It's funny how he's kind of holding his chin. He'll probably think I am a spaz for posting this, but what's he going to do about it? He's on the other side of the world! I love you, Kelly!
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Hildie said…
Was he stroking his imaginary beard?
May 14, 2009 12:39 AM
Jennifer said…
Too cute! That is always hard when the hubby has to go away on business. Hope he has a great trip and is able to put to use his new language skills!
May 14, 2009 12:31 PM
Happy The Man said…
If I had to make the noises that Chinese people make when they talk, I'd be holding my mouth as I sleep too...

Life exhausts me enough, don't need Chinese lessons to help me sleep...

But in all honesty, I'm impressed. I think my brain is on strike, it protests learning anything more (anything substantial anyway)...

Now I need a nap thinking about Kelly putting all the effort in learning Chinese :)
May 14, 2009 12:59 PM
Callisto said…
He is definitely more dedicated to learning Chinese than I was... good for you, Uncle Kelly.
May 15, 2009 2:02 AM
Cathleen said…
Cute picture and post!
May 15, 2009 11:31 AM
Lonna said…
I think that he totally deserved that nap. I hope that he has a good trip.
May 16, 2009 10:29 AM
tom said…
That's a cute picture. He looks like he is thinking while he's asleep. I wonder if he was conjugating verbs in LaLa land?
May 18, 2009 11:19 AM
Linda said…
Adorable ...
May 18, 2009 11:46 AM
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