Tag Archives: humor

Crayons and Zebras

Posted on January 18, 2011 by

Have you ever wondered what a black crayon would look like on tan micro-suede fabric?  Yeah, me neither…. Gianni, on the other hand thought our trusty ole brown storage stools needed a makeover. Before he departed, he left us a … Continue reading →

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Lost In Translation

Posted on January 11, 2011 by

Yesterday we were all home.  Gaetano is still on break from school.  Gianni’s school was closed due to snow, and I was working from home.  As we were discussing our lunch options, Gaetano told me that he would “submit a … Continue reading →

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Results of a Snow Day

Posted on January 10, 2011 by

I can’t really blame him.  We were snowed in today.  There wasn’t much to do in the house–besides mess it up. Thank you snow day; because of you my house only managed to stay orderly (compliments of my mother-in-law) for a … Continue reading →

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Happy Befana!

Posted on January 6, 2011 by

A couple of weeks ago I alluded to the weirdo Italian witch who visits children on the night of January 5th.  Well, luckily for Gianni he woke up today with a stocking full of chocolate from La Befana.  (Courtesy of … Continue reading →

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The Cubicle-Puke

Posted on January 4, 2011 by

I haven’t been neglecting you, I promise. I’ve been busy perfecting the art of the “cubicle-puke,” as I like to refer to it as… With my first pregnancy, I was only sick maybe  five times in nine months.  That sickness was more … Continue reading →

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The BEST Part of Christmas was….

Posted on December 29, 2010 by

…when my 2 year-old performed a harmonica/guitar duet with his “Nonno”–which means Grandpa in Italian. He took it really seriously.  The performance went on for at least 10 minutes.  He danced and played and posed.  And for the BIG FINALE…he … Continue reading →

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Santa or Babbo?

Posted on December 22, 2010 by

Last night Gaetano, Gianni, Rosi, Big Gianni and I went to The Grand Ole Opry House to watch the Radio City Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes.  We had a wonderful time.  Gianni froze the moment it began.  He was so engrossed in … Continue reading →

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The Italians Are Coming!

Posted on December 17, 2010 by

My in-law’s from Italy are coming tomorrow!!!  Gianni and Rosi haven’t visited for almost a year and a half.  I’m not sure they’ll recognize the toddler their only grandchild Gianni, has become.  They are spending Christmas and part of January with … Continue reading →

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Blizzard in Nashville

Posted on December 14, 2010 by

We had a crazy-huge amount of snow in Nashvegas on Sunday night.  So much in fact, that ALL the schools, to include Gianni’s preschool were closed on Monday.  (In fact, quite a few schools were even closed today.)  The road conditions … Continue reading →

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Water Snob

Posted on December 14, 2010 by

Last night I went to dinner at a swanky “gourmet” Mexican restaurant with my boss and a few colleagues.  The evening started with a round (or two) of margaritas at the bar.  We migrated to a table shortly thereafter for dinner, … Continue reading →

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