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In March 2008 I left the states and landed in Italy - "the boot."  I've started a new life with my two children "Peanut" and "Buddy" and my husband "E."  Italy is full of surprises! and we're trying to embrace them all. Ciao!

Embrace Life! Abbracci la vita!

On My Bedside Table
  • Baking: From My Home to Yours
    Baking: From My Home to Yours
    by Dorie Greenspan

    This is the WONDERFUL cookbook on baking that is the basis for "Tuesday's with Dorie." It is a fantastic staple and really well done. I encourage you to pick-it up; its one you can always turn to.

  • How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk (How to Help Your Child)
    How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk (How to Help Your Child)
    by Adele Faber, Elaine Mazlish

    Feeling like I was digressing recently with the kids. This is a good book to help me get focused back on listening..... acknowledging feelings... and not escalating interactions into melt-downs or fights.

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Thursday
08Oct2009

Children's Book Suggestion

 

Danny is a lucky boy. For his birthday, he gets every kid's dream present: a new pet, his choice.

But wait, it's not that simple for Danny.

Everyone in his family has an opinion and offers up a new pet of their choosing, not Danny's. All he wants is a certain slow animal with a hard shell.

Through rhyming and colorful illustrations, we join Danny on his journey to fulfill his true wish, and the story does present a predictable yet delightful conclusion. Happy endings really are welcomed, especially in a children's world.

The Birthday Pet was an instant hit with my two children.  I hope it will be for yours too.

We found this at the library at our military base, a "New Book" and my guess is that you can find it too. Good luck!

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