French Homework

The Middlest's homework this weekend was to memorize a poem. I remember having to do this in elementary school too. And then again in high school with the preamble to the Declaration of Independence, Shakespeare's famous words for Caesar 'friends, Romans and countrymen' and Lincoln's 'four score and seven years ago'. It is good brain practice. And creates a sense of pride when you've got it. As witnessed this morning by my handsome boy.
Keep in mind this language leap has happened in less than a year. Amazing what our brains can do when we try something new. Proof that there's no need to worry over immersing children in a new language.
Here's les Deux Lapins a la Middlest:

And here's the poem if you're interested. 

Les Deux Lapins

En allant chercher mon pain, 

Je rencontre deux lapins. 

Je les mets dans mon panier, 

Ils se mettent a grignoter. 

Je les mets dans mon placard,

Ils me mangent tout mon lard. 

Je les mets au coin du feu, 

 Ils s'endorment tout les deux.

Two Rabbits (my translation, be kind)

When I was collecting my bread,

I came upon two rabbits.

I put them in my basket,

They eat all my snack.

I put them in my cupboard,

They eat all my bacon.

I put them in the corner by the fire,

They fall asleep together.