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Gianni and Vivi’s school has a “Bonnet Parade” each year, marking the first day of Spring.  It’s always fun to see what kind of hats can be crafted out of paper plates and glitter.  Gianni and Vivi’s teachers did a great … Continue reading →

This week Gianni learned about “life cycles” at school.  He drew pictures of butterflies and tadpoles, and then my favorite…he wrote/dictated a story. Upon reading the story, I’m not sure he really learned much about the life cycle of a … Continue reading →

So here is the family portrait Gianni brought home the other day.  Apparently there is a core group of three people: Dad, Mom and Gianni.  Duh.  And then there is a tiny person, who barely made it onto the bottom … Continue reading →

Once a year we make it a point to hire a babysitter and see old friends.  We attended the West Point “Founders’ Day” Dinner tonight, which is celebrated across the country, to commemorate the 210th (this year) anniversary of the … Continue reading →

I was mortified when I saw Gianni’s artwork the other day.  It’s taken me a few days to get the courage to post this. Most days, he brings home innocent drawings of his family, imaginary dog (which you can read … Continue reading →

This morning I lost a little “me” time.  Typically I roll out of bed right as Gianni and Gaetano are heading out the door.  I kiss my boys good-bye and then enjoy a quiet house for 20 minutes—before Vivi wakes … Continue reading →

Or shall I say, “Happy Balance Time Day!” per Mister Gianni. 

What a difference 6 months makes!  It doesn’t look like G will be toting “little” V around the house any time soon.  He can barely fit his arms around her. 

We were still living in Italy when Gianni was five months old.  I needed to get his pictures taken, so I contact a fabulous American photographer living in Naples.  She came up with the idea to take his pictures in … Continue reading →

Today my little princess Vivi turned six months old.  She is still the sweetest baby girl I’ve ever known.  (Granted my first child was a baby boy, so not much competition there.  And behaviorally, almost any baby would win against my first … Continue reading →