We didn't do ALL of the things we wanted to do like go to a movie and hit up about every American Restaurant we could, but we did make it to Fuddruckers and Oh My Stars, was that good. I'm salivating now just thinking about it.
We shopped, got Josh some new suits, for business and the pool. I tried to convince him, he could pull off the European Speedo, but he just shook his head in disapproval. At least I tried, right? When in Rome...
Oh...sidebar.
How ironic is it that again I am on the verge of a move, with no time to spare and yet here I am wasting precious minutes updating my 18 thousand followers (in reality, just drop the 'thousand' and that will about do it for the number of people who actually follow me. I think you have to have to enter your e-mail to follow me and when that happens people get a little leery...so whatever. There has been 4,260 blog views so at least those 18 people are reading A LOT! Just kidding. Most of the views come from FB, so thank you Mark Zuckerberg.)
Back to the States: We did HersheyPark in which I applaud myself for riding every roller coaster. For not being a coaster person, I sucked it up and managed to keep my Large Rita's Gelati down and not plastered all over the other riders on the coasters. Note to self: Not a good idea to eat Rita's or anything for that matter before riding G-force type rides. Now you know. You're welcome.
We Parked it up and took Mallory and Mia to Sesame Place. What a great place! Mallory enjoyed it and frankly so did Mia. She was clapping along during the shows and waving to Elmo. So cute. Hopefully I managed to catch these precious moments on the awesome disposable camera I bought to use for the day. Yes, there I was. Amongst all of the digital parents, holding in the flash button to charge it and then trying to mask the 'click and wind' sound with a cough or fake sneeze. It was completely mortifying. But since my nice camera has a lazy lens, I had no other option. I can only imagine how ridiculous I looked. Hopefully the pictures turn out OK. Now just to find a place to develop film. Do they even exist anymore. Mamma Mia!
Let's see what else..7 trips to Target, Hershey Spa Massage and Facial, 2 Pedicures, 1 Haircut and lots of shopping...that about sums it up. Good trip all around. It was great to catch up with the usual suspects in H-town and surrounding areas. Badaboom!
So now, back in Milano where we haven't had a restful night of sleep since we returned. Jet Lag can kiss somethin' if you know what I mean? Try having 2 little ones who aren't tired from the hours of midnight-3am. Poor Josh actually had to get up for work and function in some way. I only had to appear to be awake and functioning when actually, I mastered the ability to change a diaper, nurse a baby, and supervise a toddler poop at 4am, all while still sleeping.
I've got movers coming in 6 days to pack us up and then we are off to Genoa to take an overnight Ferry to Palermo followed by a short drive to Catania, the general locale of our new residence. Did I mention it will be Josh, Me, Mallory, Mia, luggage, anything the movers won't pack, AND the dog? Haha. I'll just have to remember how funny that sounds when I am in the thick of it all.
As for the new house, it IS brand new and has plenty of room for visitors, which we already have lined up. My sister is coming. This is sure to bring some serious shenanigans along with it, as well as new blog material. My mom is coming too. Her help will be priceless as we go through another transition that holds who knows what.
The villa has a yard. Kota will be so excited...until she steps outside and realizes it is a million degrees out and she turns right around and comes back inside. We are moving during the hottest month of the year. At least I'm NOT pregnant this time. I'll be sure to take pictures with my NEW Camera. No it isn't another disposable. This one cost $6.99 too. (Just move the decimal point a few spaces) I got a Nikon D3100 somethin' or other. A little treat to myself. Now if someone could just show me how to use it, that would be great. I've been playing with it and want to do super fun pictures and get all into the photo world, but that will have to wait...realistically, a very long time. For now, the auto function will have to do for most cases until I can fully grasp the depth of all this thing can do. You can take still photos while shooting video! Pretty neato, or at least that is what the camera guy told me, not in those exact words, per se.
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That is all for now. This one is quick and dirty, but be sure to stay tuned for the blog all about the actual, physical move to Sicily. I'm sure it will be chock full of steamy, sweaty, Italian men....literally, and other mildly entertaining anecdotes.
Ciao,
Libby
