Monthly Archives: September 2010

My Dear Sweet Child

Posted on September 28, 2010 by

Did I really give birth to this sweet and tenderly angelic being?   I love him as only a mother could.  P.S. Do you think this should be the “Travaglio-Christmas-2010-Family-Post-Card-Feature-Image?”   No, wait…maybe this one: Can somebody pass me the vodka?  ———————————————————————————- Please vote for … Continue reading →

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Gianni and the Dog Dish

Posted on September 27, 2010 by

I will not take credit for being a bad mother on this one…  When Gianni was at my parents’ house this summer, he clearly bonded with their dog (a miniature poodle) and began to imitate her, as noted by this … Continue reading →

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The Rest of The Story: Napoli

Posted on September 26, 2010 by

When I tell people that Gaetano, Gianni and I moved to Nashville from Naples, Italy last summer, I can almost predict what the person will respond with…”Wow, Italy!  It must be beautiful.  Don’t you miss it?” My response, “I’m glad … Continue reading →

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@MissCapaTosta

Posted on September 25, 2010 by

Yo internet people.  I am now part of this cool site called, “Twitter.”  Send me a twit message @misscapatosta. Lovies, MCT

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You Earned It!

Posted on September 24, 2010 by

Thank you for all the votes!  Last week, I bribed you with another Italian lesson if you would help me get into the Top 50 on one of these sites.  It worked!! You helped me jump 20 spots to #41 on Picket Fence … Continue reading →

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Proof.

Posted on September 23, 2010 by

Remember how last week Gaetano and I went out-of-town, ”on business.”  Um, yeah, I didn’t make that up; and I have proof.  For those of you who don’t know me outside this snarky blog, I actually have a real job.  Like….I … Continue reading →

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The wait is over.

Posted on September 22, 2010 by

Here is a peek at Gianni’s 2nd birthday party.  Theme: Dora. Here is the infamous “tan” Dora.  I mean, summer is just wrapping up, so she’s still sporting her summer sun from the past few months.  Everything she does is … Continue reading →

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Detour…

Posted on September 21, 2010 by

Relax, the birthday pics are on their way.  I’ll upload them tonight. Like it or not, I’m going to take a little detour today.  Don’t worry, this is still a humorous family life/working mommy blog, but today I want to pass along … Continue reading →

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Gianni is 2, and I’m Alive.

Posted on September 20, 2010 by

All I am going to say is, there were five two-year olds and two five-year olds at our house last night.  I planned the party around the soccer tournament Gaetano’s team had, but of course the plans were foiled when … Continue reading →

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The Giraffes

Posted on September 18, 2010 by

Gianni went to the zoo with Nonna and Granddad on Friday.  He got to see all of his favorite animals and especially liked the giraffes.  I asked Gianni what giraffes eat, and he told me…. “Trash.” He’s probably right. ———————————————————————————–—————————– … Continue reading →

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