Monthly Archives: December 2011

“Mom.  I just ready did that.”   Gianni’s response to my never-ending, “Hey mister, do you need to go to the bathroom?” A smooth combination of: ”I already did.” and “I just did.”

Sometimes after work, when I really feel like cooking, I make Gianni’s favorite meal.  ”Popcorns.”  Then I let him go upstairs in the playroom, where he cycles through soccer practice, popcorns and cartoons. Tonight Viviana joined us in our rebellious dinner ritual, … Continue reading →

So there is something I’ve been wanting to share with you.  It’s life changing.  I’ve been waiting a few weeks because I didn’t want to jinx us.  I wanted to make sure it was certain before I posted it on … Continue reading →

Christmas is especially exciting this year!  Gianni is three, and is a huge Santa-fan.  He’s been to see Santa three times.  Each time he sees him, he reminds him about the Buzz Lightyear Spaceship and Lightning McQueen remote control car that … Continue reading →

Two Sunday’s ago, after my parents brought the kiddies back to us in TN, we had Viviana’s baptism.  Our ”adopted” Tennessee family/good friends and my parents attended the church service and had some good ole BBQ pork at our house afterwards.  Here are some … Continue reading →

We’re easing back into full-time parenthood this week. If you recall, last week Gaetano and I were “off-duty.”  The kiddies stayed at their Grandparents house after Thanksgiving until last Saturday!  Yes, both kids were gone.  The house was quiet and … Continue reading →

Gaetano and I are dating again. Though we are not living in a small Italian apartment near the Mediterranean, as we did during our “real” dating years in ’06-’07 we are, nonetheless dating. We rented a movie last night and … Continue reading →