02x23 - Hugs and Misses/Adventures in Kid-Sitting

[bunniefuu]

[♪♪♪] ♪ Waahoooa yay! ♪

♪ Vamonos! ♪

♪ Lo le lo lai, lo lai lai lo le, ♪

♪ it's Alma's Way!

♪ Here she comes,

♪ beaming with pride and something to say! ♪

♪ Hear those drums?

♪ Playing Alma's Way. ♪

♪ From the Bronx, ♪

♪ singing a le lo lai, lai lo lei! ♪

♪ Our island songs,

♪ saying Alma's Way!

♪ So many questions, so much to explain. ♪

♪ Hoh! ♪ Figure it out as you hop on the train. ♪

♪ Hoo! ♪ ♪ With Mami, Papi, Junior and Abuelo, mi gente. ♪

♪ I'll think it through and share it with you, ♪

♪ come on vente!

♪ There she goes!

♪ Learning about her world every day. ♪

♪ The whole world knows, ♪

♪ it's Alma's Way... ♪

♪ Alma's Way!

♪¡Wepa! ♪

♪♪

Alma: “Hugs and Misses”

[subway rumbles by]

Abuelo: What do you think?

[blows]

Alma: Hmmm. Needs a little more oregano.

Abuelo: [slurp] [smacks lips]

You're right, Almita!

Alma: My family's hosting the Sunday Night Neighborhood Dinner.

We're almost ready!

Abuelo: Ay, we're all out!

Frankie: Hey-yo, what's good?

Need more spices?

Alma: Uh-huh. Do you have any more oregano?

Frankie: [laugh] Oregano, All-ready to go!

Abuelo: Ah! ¡Gracias!

Frankie: Got a little salt, a little extra pepper.

Mami: Rivera family meeting!

Abuelo: Coming!

Mami: Mhmm. Okay. Check!

‘Eyyy, there they are!

Papi: Group hug! Mami: [kiss]

Family: Mmm!

Alma: My family loves to hug.

Mami: Start family meeting...

Check!

Okay, familia, we got the tables set, the water pitchers are out...

The music is ready!

[Techno beats play]

Abuelo: And the spaghetti sauce is super slurpy!

Mami: ¡Wepa! Then we're ready for the...

Sunday Night Neighborhood Dinner!

Family: [cheer]

Mami: The whole neighborhood's coming. So I need all your help.

Papá and Rubén, you're on kitchen duty.

Heating bread, serving up spaghetti and salad!

Abuelo: Of course!

Papi: You got it!

Mami: Junior, you and I are going to be floaters.

Junior: Um, excuse me, what's a floater?

Mami: It's someone who walks around and helps out where they can.

Junior: Ohhh, so they float around like a bubble!

Gotcha!

Mami: [chuckle] Ya tú sabes.

Alma: What's my job, Mami?

Mami: You're our official greeter.

So you'll be at the door, saying hi to everybody as they come in.

Alma: That sounds sa-weet!

And important.

Mami: Aight, familia, ¿estamos listos?

Bring it in for a hug!

Family: Mmm!

Alma: See? We love to hug!

Mami: Dinner starts in . Lez go!

Junior: Floating!

Alma: This is way, way, wayyy exciting!

I've never been a greeter before!

Wait a minute.

How should I greet people?

Hmm...

Hi!

Hello!

¡Hola!

Wuz up!

Hmm.

Welcome to the Sunday Night Neighborhood Dinner.

Ooh, I like that one!

Papi, can I practice my greeter greeting on you?

Papi: ¡Claro!

Alma: [clears throat]

Welcome to the Sunday Night Neighborhood Dinner!

Hug!

Alma/Papi: Mmm!

Papi: Love that greeting!

And the hug is the best part.

Alma: [giggles]

I love the hugging part too.

Ooh, that's how I'm going to greet everyone tonight!

I'll welcome them, then give them a hug.

Papi: Alma, I gotta head home to get Abuelo's Lucky Serving Spoon.

He says he can't serve spaghetti without it.

Be right back.

Alma: Hm, if I go with Papi, maybe I can find more people to practice my greeting with.

Hey, Lucas!

Welcome to the Sunday Night Neighborhood Dinner!

Mmm!

Lucas: Thanks! But it's not dinnertime yet.

Alma: I'm practicing to be the greeter tonight.

Lucas: Ohh, that was really good.

I love hugs!

[tapping on window]

[giggle] Gotta go.

See ya later!

Alma: I'll be there with more hugs!

Alma: Oh!

Hi, Rafia!

Rafia: Hey, Alma!

Alma: Welcome to the Sunday Night Neighborhood Dinner!

Rafia: Woah!

Alma: Uhhh.

Rafia: Uh. Okay?

Alma: [nervous laugh] That's my official greeter greeting.

Whaddaya think? Isn't the hug the best part?

Rafia: Hugs are okay.

But I really like the World's Greatest Hi -Five!

Alma: Ooo, what's that?!

Rafia: It's a double lo -five, then a double hi -five, to a double jellyfish.

Try it!

Alma/Rafia: [lo-five] [hi-five]

Alma: Ah-may-zing, I'm gonna switch my greeting to that instead.

Rafia: You're gonna be the World's Greatest Greeter!

[subway rumbles by]

Alma: Papi, I'm going to greet Howard.

Papi: Okay.

Alma: Howard!

Howard: Ah!! What are you doing?

Alma: I'm practicing my new official greeting for the Sunday Night Neighborhood Dinner!

Howard: No way!

I love officially greeting people!

You know what the most important part is, don't you?

Alma: Uhhh?

Howard: A handshake!

I love handshakes.

Here, I'll show you the perfect, most official handshake greeting.

Alma: Okay.

Howard: Shake once, twice, quick nod, then look at your watch.

Alma: Uh, I don't have a watch.

Howard: Me neither, but I like to pretend.

Now say, ‘I'm running late!'

Alma: I'm running late!

Howard: That's it!

Alma: I love it! Thanks, Howard.

I'm going to officially use your handshake.

And I'll officially greet you with it when you come in. Officially.

Howard: Okay.

Alma: See you later!

Howard: Can't wait!

Alma: Mami, is it time to open the doors yet?

Mami: Yup!

It's dinner time!

Everyone in position!

Alma: Yes!

This is gonna be so good!

Mami: Mwah!

Frankie: ‘Hey-ey-ey- ey, Alma! [finger snap]

Alma: Welcome to the Sunday Night Neighborhood Dinner, Frankie!

Frankie: Okay. [chuckle]

Alma: Oh, you don't like handshakes?

Then, uhhh. How do you like to say hi?

Frankie: Hey, thanks for asking!

I like finger snaps!

[finger snap] It's a classic!

Later!

Alma: Huh?

JaVon: Hey! What's up, Alma?

Alma: Welcome to the Sunday Night Neighborhood Dinner, JaVon!

Ummm.

Javon: Um?

Alma: [awkward laugh]

Javon: [chuckle] See you inside, Alma!

Alma: Welcome to the Sunday Night Neighborhood Dinner!

Emi: No thanks, I don't like handshakes.

I like to wave!

Alma: Oh. Okay. Well. Uh?

Welcome to Spaghetti Night Sunday!

I mean, the Sunday Neighborhood Night, Dinner.

Emi: Thanks, Alma!

[humming]

Alma: Ugh! That felt weird to me.

After all I learned from practicing,

I thought handshakes would be the one way to greet people!

But maybe it's not?

I gotta think about this...

Papi: The hug is the best part.

Lucas: Thanks!

Alma: I was trying to pick one way that everyone would like to be greeted.

Rafia: I really like the World's Greatest Hi-Five!

Howard: I love handshakes.

Emi: No thanks, I don't like handshakes.

Alma: But everyone seems to like different kinds of greetings.

So, what should I do?

How do you like to say hi?

Frankie: Thanks for asking! I like finger snaps! [finger snap]

Alma: Hmm, Frankie liked it when I asked how he liked to say hi.

So... that's it!

I know what to do!

I'm going to ask everyone how they want to be greeted!

Tia Gloria: Hey, baby!

Alma: Welcome to the Sunday Night Neighborhood Dinner, Tía Gloria!

Would you like a hug, handshake, or hi -five?

Tia Gloria: Definitely a hug!

Ooo-hoo! This is a top notch hug!

Alma: Am I good or what?

Tia Gloria: Okay! You know I gotta find my Super Sister!

Later Almita!

Howard: Hey, Alma!

Alma: Hi, welcome to the Sunday Night Neighborhood Dinner!

Would you like a hug, handshake, or hi -five?

Howard: An official handshake, please.

Alma/Howard: One, two. Mhm.

I'm running late!

Howard: You're getting really good, Alma!

Lucas: Usually I like hugs, but right now I want to try that handshake.

Alma/Lucas: One, two. Mhm.

I'm running late! [giggles]

Lucas: See you inside, Alma!

Yolette: Hey, Alma!

Alma: Welcome to the Sunday Night Neighborhood Dinner, Yolette!

Would you like a hug, handshake, or hi -five?

Yolette: I love handshakes!

And hugs, and hi-fives.

And, wait.

What are all my choices?

Alma: Well, I can do hugs, handshakes,

hi-fives, and I guess waves, finger snaps,

fist bumps, jump-spins, dances...

Yolette: Umm, what were they again?

Alma: Uhh.

Oh! Stay here! I'll be right back!

Yolette: Ooo, so many good choices!

I want, that one!

Alma: A hug?!

You got it!

Alma/Yolette: [high five]

Alma: I really am the World's Greatest Greeter!

Hi, welcome to the Sunday Night Neighborhood Dinner!

Pick a way to be greeted, please.

Okay. [high five]

[crowd chatter]

Mami: Almita, everyone loves your greetings so much!

They've asked if you can say goodbye, too!

Alma: That sounds sa-weet!

It'll be fun to say goodbye to everyone.

But first, I need to say hello, to some slurpy spaghetti!

♪♪

[♪♪♪]

♪♪

Alma: “Adventures in Kid Sitting”

[subway rumbles by]

Alma: [gasp] I just had an ah-may-zing idea!

Can we make pizza tonight?

Papi: Buena idea, pero, Mami and I are going out on a date.

Mami: Mhm.

Junior: A date?!

I wanna go on a date!

What's a date?

Mami: Uhhh...

Alma: I got this.

It's when grown-ups go out together. Like to a restaurant to eat.

Junior: Oh!

No thanks. I like to eat at home.

Lucas/JaVon: [laughing]

Lucas: Tag! [giggles]

Mami: Be right back.

Junior: Since Mami and Papi are going out, maybe Abuelo will make us pizza tonight.

Or maybe we can play dinos!

Alma: Yeah!

Wait!

Abuelo can't stay home with us tonight.

He's playing dominos at the Community Center.

Junior: Hmm. Then Uncle Nestor will watch us.

Alma: Mm-mm. Uncle Nestor, Tía Gloria and Eddie went away for the weekend.

Junior: So, who's gonna watch us?!

Alma: Hm.

Oh, I know!

Safina!

Junior: Yes! I love when she watches us!

Let's go ask her!

Safina!

Safina: Hi, friends!

Junior: What are we gonna do tonight?

Dinos? You can be Steggie this time.

Safina: Oh. I'd love to play with Steggie.

But I can't watch you tonight.

Alma: Why not?

You're the best kid-sitter in the Bronx!

Safina: Aw, thanks!

I'm taking an online class tonight. But it's okay.

I told your parents about the second best kid-sitter in the Bronx.

Junior: Hm. Who's that?

Safina: JaVon!

Junior: But he's never watched us before.

Safina: He's great. I promise.

Alma: C'mon, I bet he'll play dinos!

Bye, Safina!

Safina: See ya' later!

Alma: JaVon!

I'm way, way, way excited for tonight!

Yolette said that when you watched her, you let her read two books before dinner!

JaVon: [chuckle] Yeah? Sounds like me!

Alma: And, Safina said you were the second best kid-sitter in the Bronx.

JaVon: Oh?! Second best, huh?

JaVon/Mami/Papi: [chuckle]

JaVon: So, you wanna make pizza for dinner tonight?

Alma: [gasp] How did he know?!

Yes please!

JaVon: How ‘bout you, Junior?

Do you like pizza?

Do you have any questions for me?

Junior: [whisper] Has he ever watched a kid my age?

Alma: Junior wants to know if you've-

Junior: [whisper]

Alma: Junior-

Junior: [whisper]

[whisper]

Alma: Junior wants to know if you've ever watched a kid his age?

Who loves dinosaurs?

And who's named “Junior”?

JaVon: Yup!

Yup!

And, not yet. But I can't wait too!

Lucas: Hi, Alma! Hey, Junior!

Alma: Lucas! Guess who's watching us tonight?

JaVon!

Lucas: Ooh!, you're going to have the best time!

He knows so many games!

And he's great at karaoke.

Alma: Sa-weet!

[doorbell rings]

Alma: Oh, he's here!

Junior: [gasp]

Alma: Huh?

Junior went the wrong way!

Papi: C'mon in, JaVon!

JaVon: Thanks, Dr. Rivera.

Alma: Hi, JaVon! Are you ready to play?!

JaVon: Totally!

Where's Junior?

Alma: Oh, he's in the kitchen.

Uh, Junior?

Junior: I'm hiding.

JaVon: Oh, Hide-and-Seek!

My fav!

Hm?

He's not under the table.

Or behind this plant.

Alma: [giggle]

JaVon: And he's not in the fruit bowl.

Oh, I give up!

He's too good at this.

[cupboard creaks]

[cupboard door closes]

JaVon: Nice hiding spot, Big Man!

Papi: Junito, time for me and Mami to go.

Come on out, por favor.

Junior: Ooo, you know what.

I changed my mind. I do want to eat out tonight.

Can I go on the date with you?

Mami: Aw, Junior.

Tonight you're gonna stay with JaVon and Alma.

We'll take you out another day, kay, mijito?

Junior: Uh.

Wait! I need a hug from Papi!

And a group hug!

And then Steggie needs a hug!

Papi: I'll give you a hug now, and we'll give you more hugs when we get home.

Mami: Mmm! Love you!

Papi: Nos vemos, niños!

Mami: We'll see you when we get back.

Alma: Bye!

So, what are we gonna play first?

JaVon: Great question!

Wanna play dinosaurs?

Junior: No, thank you.

Alma: Junior doesn't want to play dinosaurs with JaVon?!

He always wants to play dinosaurs.

What's going on?

I gotta think about this...

Lucas: You're going to have the best time!

He knows so many games!

Alma: Lucas thinks it's so fun when JaVon watches him.

So why does Junior look unhappy?

Hmm. When Safina watches us, Junior likes to play dinos with her.

But I guess he wasn't always like that.

Safina: Hey, Junior.

I'm Safina. I'll be kid-sitting you tonight.

Alma: Huh, the first time Safina watched us.

Junior didn't want to play, either.

Ohh, that's it.

I know what to do!

JaVon, I know what's going on with Junior.

He gets a little shy when he has a new kid -sitter.

JaVon: Ah, thanks, Alma. I kinda thought that was goin' on.

Whaddya think we should do?

Alma: Hmm, maybe leave him alone for now?

JaVon: Yup. Exactly what I was thinking.

He'll be ready when he's ready.

[fist bump]

Hey, Big Man, come join us when you want, kay?

Alma: Yeah, no rush.

JaVon: Alma. Serious question.

Do you wanna feed dinosaurs?

Alma: Huh? Really?!

[backpack zipper]

Woah! Sa-weet!

[dino voice] Roar!

JaVon: [dino voice] Roar-roar!

JaVon/Alma: [laugh]

Alma: [dino voice] Roar!

JaVon: [dino voice] Is the Almasaurus hungry?

Alma: [dino voice] Yes!

[dino voice] What do you feed dinos for dinner?

JaVon: [dino voice] Pizza! Roar!

Alma: Roar- Junior: Alma, dinosaurs don't eat pizza.

JaVon: [dino voice] The JaVonasaurus loves pizza! [dino roar]

Alma: [dino voice] The Almasaurus does too!

[dino voice] What about the Juniorsaurus?

JaVon: [dino voice] Pizza time!

Whenever you're ready, Junior.

That's cool.

Okay Alma, now it's time to let ‘em fly!

Alma: Sa-weet!

JaVon: Nice one!

Junior: Yeah.

Nice one.

JaVon: Ready for toppings?

Alma: This is our favorite part, right Junior?

Junior: Mhm.

JaVon: You wanna put your toppings on?

Junior: No, thanks.

Alma: I gotchu.

Say, ‘When.'

Junior: A little more.

When.

And green peppers for Steggie, please.

JaVon: Good to go?

Junior: Mhm.

Alma: Yup!

JaVon: Cool.

You two wash your hands, while I set up a surprise for you.

Junior: I like surprises!

Alma: Me too.

Junior/Alma: [gasp]

Alma: Woah!

Junior: Wow!

JaVon: Check it out!

I call it: “Bop or Pop.”

You gotta bop the balloon from person to person, and try to get it through the hoop.

But! Don't let it hit the ground, or it might pop!

Alma: I'm so in!

JaVon: No worries, Big Man.

Join when you want to.

All you, Alma!

Alma: Ehh!

Got it!

JaVon: Got it!

Ah, I hope!

Oop! Got it! Eyah!

Junior: Don't let it pop, Alma!

Alma: Ugh!

Junior: I got it!

Hyuh!

JaVon: Woah! It's Junior for the save!

Junior: Your turn, JaVon!

Don't let it pop!

JaVon: Oof!

Alma: Uh!

JaVon: You got it!

Junior: Uhh!

JaVon/Alma/Junior: [cheer]

JaVon: Yeah! Up top!

[high five]

[high five]

JaVon: Wanna play again?

Junior: Uh-huh!

But first.

[dino voice] The Juniorsaurus is hungry! [dino roar]

Alma: [dino roar]

JaVon: [chuckle]

JaVon/Alma/Junior: [dino roars]

Junior: Those pizzas were so good!

Alma: Mmm. Super duper good!

Junior: [yawn] What are we playing next?

JaVon: I think it's time for the Monster Mouth game.

Alma: How do you play that?

JaVon: You pretend to be monsters who need to brush their monster teeth!

Alma/Junior: [giggle]

Junior: I wish you could kid-sit us all the time, JaVon.

JaVon: Me too, Big Man.

[dino voice] Now lemme see those monster teeth! [dino roar]

Junior: [dino roars]

JaVon: [dino voice] Monster Junior! [dino roar]

Junior/JaVon: [dino roars]

Alma: JaVon is way way wayyy fun.

I think Mami and Papi should have more date nights!

Junior/JaVon: [dino roars]

Alma: [dino roar]

[♪♪♪]