Our B.V.I. Adventure

So remember how I poked fun at Michael for throwing around British-isms?  Well, I'm guilty of it too apparently.  We had Anna Drake's 4-month check-up this week, which included her "jabs" (aka vaccinations.)  

All of the mums (whoops! there I go again) refer to the shots as "jabs," and if you've ever held your infant while he or she has been stuck with a needle, the term is pretty accurate.  This is the "before shot."

While getting her jabs was for the most part unpleasant, our surroundings at Penn Medical were lovely.  This doctor's office has the best view on the island!  Check it out:


We were so proud of our little girl, and very relieved to have such a wonderful, caring staff looking after her in the BVI. 

So, we've been back in the BVI for what - all of two weeks?  And already, my Tennessee-born-and-bred husband is speaking British English.  While he may not have the accent down, he is throwing around their colloquialisms as if he's is William and Harry's brother from another mother.


In addition to describing everything as "brilliant" and "gorgeous," he is swapping out some common words for their British-English counterparts.  Some real-life examples:

"You can go ahead to the car, I'm going to hit the loo before we head home."
(LOO = RESTROOM)

"Our mozzie screens let in a nice breeze, so we don't need the aircon."
(MOZZIE = MOSQUITO)
(AIRCON = AIR CONDITIONER)




"We need to see what types of nappies Rite Way is stocking..."
(NAPPY = DIAPER)

I'm sure there are more, but since I speak American English exclusively I am at a loss for other examples!  Ha!