Strawberry has been learning the Chinese Zodiac at school and when she got home, she asked me to look everyone's up to see if they were right. It was a little uncanny.
Luke: Dragon
People born in the Year of the Dragon are healthy, energetic, excitable, short-tempered, and stubborn. They are also honest, sensitive, brave, and they inspire confidence and trust. Dragon people are the most eccentric of any in the eastern zodiac. They neither borrow money nor make flowery speeches, but they tend to be soft-hearted which sometimes gives others an advantage over them. They are compatible with Rats, Snakes, Monkeys, and Roosters.
Okay, he's not excitable, but he can be short tempered with our crazy kids, and everything else is spot on. And it's nice to know that since I'm a Monkey, we are compatible.
Bethany: Monkey
People born in the Year of the Monkey are the erratic geniuses of the cycle. Clever, skillful, and flexible, they are remarkably inventive and original and can solve the most difficult problems with ease. There are few fields in which Monkey people wouldn't be successful but they have a disconcerting habit of being too agreeable. They want to do things now, and if they cannot get started immediately, they become discouraged and sometimes leave their projects. Although good at making decisions, they tend to look down on others. Having common sense, Monkey people have a deep desire for knowledge and have excellent memories. Monkey people are strong willed but their anger cools quickly. They are most compatible with the Dragon and Rat.
I like the erratic genius part. That thing about leaving projects? So me. The memory thing is kind of iffy. I have a great memory for facts, which is why I tend to do well in school. But I can't remember appointments or where I put my keys or what I why I just walked into a room.
Strawberry: Horse
People born in the Year of the Horse are popular. They are cheerful, skillful with money, and perceptive, although they sometimes talk too much. The are wise, talented, good with their hands, and sometimes have a weakness for members of the opposite sex. They are impatient and hot-blooded about everything except their daily work. They like entertainment and large crowds. They are very independent and rarely listen to advice. They are most compatible with Tigers, Dogs, and Sheep.
Yep, she's definitely a horse.
Apple: Rooster
People born in the Year of the Rooster are deep thinkers, capable, and talented. They like to be busy and are devoted beyond their capabilities and are deeply disappointed if they fail. People born in the Rooster Year are often a bit eccentric, and often have rather difficult relationship with others. They always think they are right and usually are! They frequently are loners and though they give the outward impression of being adventurous, they are timid. Rooster people's emotions like their fortunes, swing very high to very low. They can be selfish and too outspoken, but are always interesting and can be extremely brave. They are most compatible with Ox, Snake, and Dragon.
She thought this was hilarious and went around crowing for a while. We'll have to wait until she is a little older for most of this, but there is definitely potential for it to be right.
Mango: Ox
People born in the Year of the Ox are patient, speak little, and inspire confidence in others. They tend, however, to be eccentric, and bigoted, and they anger easily. They have fierce tempers and although they speak little, when they do they are quite eloquent. Ox people are mentally and physically alert. Generally easy-going, they can be remarkably stubborn, and they hate to fail or be opposed. They are most compatible with Snake, Rooster, and Rat people.
This one just isn't right. She's not patient or easy going. And she definitely doesn't inspire confidence in others. She makes me feel like I have no idea what I'm doing. This is my third kid and I had it all figured out, but she is sooo different from the other two that I feel like I'm just starting. She does speak little, anger easily, and have a fierce temper though. And she is mentally and physically alert. :)
Anyway, it was fun to figure us all out. Strawberry was pretty excited when I told her that Uncle Peter was a horse too. Now they really have something in common. :) Anyway, everybody have a happy Chinese New Year, which we will totally be celebrating instead of Valentine's Day (bleh--stupid people in love showing affection for each other).