Poppy is home!!!

We are so happy to have Pietro back home. It was a long 4 weeks and two days, but we all survived. Adjusting back into family life is going pretty well. While Pietro was gone, I could put things down, and I'd know exactly where I put them (most of the time.) I've learned that Pietro moves things. And then, I can't FIND them. I guess I'll take that over loneliness and exhaustion. We haven't taken many pictures lately. We've mostly been enjoying our time together. This one is from right after he came home...it doesn't properly capture Amedeo's joy at having his dad back. He is REALLY happy. Me too.

October Fun

I was worried that Amedeo didn't like coloring, until a friend showed me some Crayola paints. They fit into the palm, you don't have to add water, and they don't dry up. Amedeo loves them. Really really a lot! It's the first thing he wants to do in the morning, even before eating breakfast. Yay for toys that keep them quiet and happy!




Look! A truck! They're EVERYWHERE!


Amedeo got to see his friend, the turtle. He loves turtles also.


He got to stand on his friend...


more QT with the turtle...


Some time in the swing...anything to keep him out of the awful sandbox.


And, he went down the slide about 100 times in a row. I was so happy that he took a good nap...we'll be coming back here soon!





Bye, Poppy! We miss you!

Ciao Nonni e Zio Enrico!

Bienvenuto a "Cyberspace!!!"

Pietro's dad, recently bought a computer and is now connected to the internet! He's going to start taking computer classes to learn how to use it. We're so excited to be able to communicate in this way.

And, of course, it's for Pietro too....we're not sure when he'll be back since the weather isn't cooperating.

Yep. It's milk in a wineglass.

Hi Poppy...Amedeo wanted to drink what I was having...so we gave him milk in a wineglass instead.

Mama Has No Self Control...

when it comes to toys.

He was so good with his flu shot and the blood stick, that I had to get him a little something!

Come on home soon, Poppy, and we'll play!

Hi Poppy!

Hi Poppy...Amedeo and I wanted to share what we had for lunch today.



Smooches from us!!!!

Yard Sale Saturday!

Holy Mackerel! If you like yard sales, this is the day to go out and bring your $1 bill collection. We couldn't drive a mile without passing three of them! We picked up a whole bunch of bargains...a tricycle for $8, boots for $3, a large dump truck for $2, a Hot Wheels case for $2, and a big metal SUV for $0.50, and a book about firetrucks for $0.25. Super awesome!

Then we visited a new playground today...mommies, we're going to have to head to this one together...it's great....brand new. It's off of Montgomery Road and Tamar Drive.

And...I've done another little update on my sewing blog...come and check it out!