"I'm Chinese"

Perhaps it's the upcoming Chinese New Year, but Lucy seems to have a growing consciousness of being Chinese. We've been listening to some kids' Chinese sing-a-long music in the car and now I can hear her singing in Chinese when by herself doing a puzzle. And even some hand gestures to the Chinese version of "Frere Jacques". Saturday night we were out at a restaurant and the waitress asked if they were all ours. Before we could answer, Lucy said confidently, "I'm Chinese." Will and I just stared at each other and wondered if she knew what she was saying or if it was pure coincidence. She's never said that sentence before.

Now that her English is so good, I asked her yesterday, if she remembered China. She said, "Lucy go back China."
"Lucy do you want to go back to China"
"Yes, Lucy go China with Mommy."
"Of course we can all go to China some day."
"Lucy, Mommy go back China eat egg drop soup and Chinese noodles."
"Lucy do want to go back to China or to the Chinese restaurant?"
"Go eat China restaurant."

So of course, now I'm wondering if she remembers that there is a China or if she simply wants to go to the restaurant."

Now, I think I'll go full steam ahead and try to find a Mandarin tutor who can come to our house for all the kids. I want to meet this growing interest however I can. We also have some things planned for the Chinese New Year - this Thursday. Pictures to come.