Over 1 Year Mark
We've been in Italy over 1 year now. Can't say it has been easy but it definitely will give us many interesting stories to tell in the future. The boys are playing baseball which is a new sport to both of them. They are getting the hang of it. Although today, Dante decided it was too hot for him to practice. I agreed. It has been so hot and sticky lately that even I don't want to step outside. Devante is doing well in school. He just got an award for taking 25 Flip for Reading Tests and passing. It is a program where the children read books and take computerized test on comprehension. They earn free books throughout the year for reading. He is looking forward to finishing the school year and having his summer break. It has been great watching them play baseball. They have games every Saturday and practice twice a week so it keeps them active. It very amusing watching the little ones because once someone gets the ball you just see them running around the field trying to catch the batter. It is very cute....
Devin has begun his busy summer schedule so he'll be having many long days and late nights. I keep pretty busy during the day with Dante and the house and working out with my friend next door. Although I think we talk more than workout. The busier I stay, the faster time seems to go by.
Last weekend we went to Sorrento with two families that live next door. We had a good time. It is really pretty down there. It is very different from Naples although we are only about 30-40 minutes away. We also went to Rome for the first time. We only walked a bit because the heat was unbearable. We went to the Colosseum and Trevi Fountain and saw a few other places as we drove by. We will definitely go back but when it cools down. Devante had a good time but Dante wanted to come home as soon as we got there. He said it was too hot to be walking. I honestly felt the same way but we drove 2 hours to get there and we were going to see at least one thing.
Let's see...what else can I tell you guys. I've learned to make more Italian dishes and we eat healthier here than we did before. I think its because I'm becoming a vegetable junkie. I can't believe I actually enjoy eating veggies now. They taste differently here. The boys are not too happy with me when I make veggies but Devin loves it. He's always been a veggie junkie in addition to a heavy meat eater. I am trying to get him to agree to one vegetarian dish a week but I haven't convinced him yet....but I'll keep trying.
We hope everyone is well. We miss you all.
Devin has begun his busy summer schedule so he'll be having many long days and late nights. I keep pretty busy during the day with Dante and the house and working out with my friend next door. Although I think we talk more than workout. The busier I stay, the faster time seems to go by.
Last weekend we went to Sorrento with two families that live next door. We had a good time. It is really pretty down there. It is very different from Naples although we are only about 30-40 minutes away. We also went to Rome for the first time. We only walked a bit because the heat was unbearable. We went to the Colosseum and Trevi Fountain and saw a few other places as we drove by. We will definitely go back but when it cools down. Devante had a good time but Dante wanted to come home as soon as we got there. He said it was too hot to be walking. I honestly felt the same way but we drove 2 hours to get there and we were going to see at least one thing.
Let's see...what else can I tell you guys. I've learned to make more Italian dishes and we eat healthier here than we did before. I think its because I'm becoming a vegetable junkie. I can't believe I actually enjoy eating veggies now. They taste differently here. The boys are not too happy with me when I make veggies but Devin loves it. He's always been a veggie junkie in addition to a heavy meat eater. I am trying to get him to agree to one vegetarian dish a week but I haven't convinced him yet....but I'll keep trying.
We hope everyone is well. We miss you all.
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Rosie