Bacca

It was a beautiful day in Tchuchinsk today. Tucker and Mia played together along with all the other kids in the babyhouse, outside mostly. I shot some movie footage of some time on the swing together. If all goes well with this upload, look for a link at the right side of this blog to see the movie.

Interesting development today. We were thinking on the drive to Tchuchinsk about how it was easy for Tucker to make the transition from "Takhir" to "Tucker" because they sound similar. That's part of the reason we started using his nickname, even though his official name is Marco.

Likewise, "Mia" doesn't sound anything like Bahyt, which is pronounced more like "Bakcheut" (hard to spell because there are several sounds in the word that have no English equivalent). However, I asked whether there's a nickname for her, and apparently the name Bahyt comes with a nickname "Bacha" (hard, throat-clearing "ch" sound). It's like "Mike" for "Michael," or "Beth" for "Elizabeth." To an American ear, "Bacha" sounds a lot like "Bacca," (normal "K" sound now), which is like the short form of Rebecca. Not 'Becca, but 'Bacca. Get it?

Dunno, we're still trying it out. She answers to it when we use it, which is a distinct advantage. We'll see. For now, Tucker still likes "Mia," though he's using Bacca sometimes, too.

Stay tuned. Keep the comments/greetings coming -- they're very much appreciated. Spaciba!