Monkey, rat, sheep, rooster and boar.
What do these five animals have in common?
Why, they are the Chinese lunar animals for the years of birth for The Husband, me, Bito, Cupcake, and BabyMuffin (in that order)!
Now I must confess that I do not truly believe in the Chinese zodiac any more than the regular old zodiacs, but I always got a kick out the placemats at Chinese restaurants. When I was a kid and with my family, I would study the characteristics of each animal and family member who fell into that year. It never ceased to amuse me that being born under the year of the Rat meant I was supposedly compatible with my father and my sister (based on their animals), and that I do not get along with my mother…because it was pretty much true!
I have not taken the time to study my children’s years and who they are supposedly compatible with, and who they do not get along with…I haven’t been to a Chinese restaurant recently to swipe a placemat! But really, it isn’t a priority since managing them day-to-day won’t change if I were to find out This One is not compatible with That One.
In any case, the Lunar New Year reminded me of my fascination. Happy Lunar New Year to you!
Kung Hei Fat Cho!
I used to do that when I was a kid and we ate at Chinese restaurants. I think I’m a tiger. I’m sure our kids will do the same when they get older.
PS – We’d like to feature you on Blogtrotting next Tuesday! Can you have a post ready?
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Happy New Year!! We have 2 monkeys, a chicken, & a snake in our house.
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I think I’m a Rat. Although that always sounded kinda rude to me.
BTW, how’s the project coming? Done? It sounded like you put the snow days to good use!
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