Pardon?

I sat near a mom I barely know at Harper’s recent Easter program at school. Here was a snippet of our conversation.

Me: “So, are you going anywhere for Easter holiday break?”

Lady: “Yes. Island.”

Me: “Hmm. Island?”

Lady: “Yes, Island.”

Me (tilting head to one side in puzzled look): “Where is Island? What island are you going to?”

Lady (very weird look on her face now): “Uh, I-ir-land. The country of Ireland.”

Me (feeling a little stupid now) “Oh, yeah. Ireland. After 2 years, I’m still getting used to the Welsh accent.” (nervous chuckle)

-julie