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Posted in Daily Life as a Parent

Tough One for Valeria & First of the Season!

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Well it’s been a crazy few days getting ready for my sister-in-law’s wedding, so I apologize for all the WordPress Prompts!

However, we came back to the apartment last night with Valeria during the wedding reception. Sadly we weren’t even able to stay for dinner or dancing. Valeria wasn’t feeling well all afternoon and it progressively got worse so we made the call and it wasnt a question, Valeria came first over our need to celebrate the happy occasion. Once she was home, she wanted to go straight to bed. As you wish, a line gladly taken from Thr Princess Bride.

This morning was an early one, but she still wasnt 100% and the slight fever was still there. We tried to play with her and make her laugh, but she really wasn’t having it. We opted to put her in the bath for a bit to help with the fever. However, it was shortly lived because soon after she wanted to go back to sleep. She had only been up an hour, but I wasn’t going to deny her. My husband napped with her.

She has been on and off sleeping most of today, but at least her mood increases positively each time she wakes up.

My cousin and I were texting in between  Valeria’s playtime and nap times and she mentioned she finally found the Starbucks in her new town. Well, with the exhaustion and heat in the apartment, Starbucks sounded amazing! I kindly asked my husband if we can order one and he said yes. Score!

I had the pleasant surprise of finding out Pumpkin Spice had come out already so naturally I ordered a Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew. Yup, I’m that girl! Needless to say, it is delicious!

So is it time to break out my Uggs, leggings and sweaters yet?

Ciao!!

Posted in Travel/Vacations

That Bridal Moment…

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There comes a time in most women’s life when a wedding and marriage are in their very near future. The thought of planning a wedding, especially shopping for their perfect dress, gets them giddy and excited.

Before you start screaming in my comments ‘Congratulations!’, please refrain. My one sister-in-law is getting married and currently going through the motions of dress shopping.

I was fortunate enough to be able to attend an appointment with her yesterday, she booked a few the last two weeks, but I was only able to go to this one. And I have to say it was a lot of fun! There was her friend, her fiance’s mom, my mother-in-law (her mom) and myself.

She tried on numerous dresses; of course we all took a ton of photos and had various opinions on the dresses, as you do. I kept asking a lot of questions and informing her of what she could possibly do with this or that. I kept asking how she felt in the dress and what she liked or didn’t like about them. Trying to include her voice and opinion into the conversation. She was gorgeous regardless of the dress, but it is her day.

At one point, I spoke up and basically said “We can give you our opinions, but it’s ultimately your dress, what you envision yourself in and your wedding photos, because those will be memories you look at 10 years from now. So pick the dress YOU want.” I also got a chance to do that privately and told her the same thing; basically stating Fuck everybody else’s opinions, do what makes you happy. Excuse my language, but I wanted her to know I had her back, I support her decision and it’s HER choice.

She decided to go out and pick two more dresses to try before the appointment ended.

That last ball gown dress…..

The smile on her face said it ALL! It was her personality in dress form and it was perfect. She loved everything about it and she even claimed she felt like a bride. She could dance in it (she kept twirling and shaking to see if she could), it was light weight, pure white, a Tull skirt with pick ups, strapless and a soft little bow detail at the waist. It screamed her and I told her as much, everyone was also in agreeance.

The bridal consultant glammed her up with a sparkly veil and just wow!

Sadly, she walked out of the appointment without the dress. She has two other appointments to go to and then she will make her decision, which is understandable. We spoke about it a bit on the ride home and the things she could do with the dress to take it to the next level; hair, make-up, jewelry, shoes, etc. She is naturally a beautiful woman so the dress doesn’t take away from that, it just helps accentuate those features.

All night I was trying to be a positive support system and encourage her to make the decision based on her vision and not anyone else. I hope I helped.

But to see a bride have her moment during a dress fitting….

It’s priceless!

Ciao!

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Bonus – WordPress Prompt – How Can You Choose Just One?!

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What is your favourite drink?

Now, I found this to be an interesting question and frankly not specific enough. I’m sure like most people you go through moods, phases, and different situations call for different drinks. Hard liquor, Wines, Beer, Cider, Water, Tea, Coffee (So many types I won’t even list them), etc. How do you choose just one?

So here is my break down and bare with me:

Everyday: I need coffee, it’s a requirement. If I could have an IV drip of coffee I would! I’m a coffee addict I admit. Plus it helps on those nights of insomnia or sleepless nights with the baby. The second is Water. Boring I know, but I genuinely enjoy water, plus if I get bored I usually add lemon or something for flavour.

Backyard hangouts/Campfire: I like hard ciders if I’m drinking alcohol because I don’t need to drink very many to say, “Okay, I’m done” and stop drinking, which is only 2 maybe 3. If it’s non alcoholic, then water or iced teas, mmmm delicious! I started making my own homemade iced teas last summer and I won’t go back to the store bought stuff again.

Family gathers/parties: Now clearly if I’m in the mood to drink, Wine with dinner, I am Italian after all! If I don’t drink any wine (or there is none haha too funny, that never happens), I will have an Old Fashioned or Whiskey Sour (usually have these when I’m with my husband’s family since my sister-in-law’s fiance used to be a bartender). In which case I will have max two and call it quits for the night. Otherwise, if it’s non-alcoholic drink: water or maybe a pop (or soda, if that’s what you call it in your country). Again, pop I’ll have a glass and call it quits.

Weddings: You’re probably thinking, ‘Huh? Didn’t we cover this?’, well no we didn’t. Weddings are different then family gatherings. At weddings, I will have a glass of wine with dinner generally, then wait a bit and have Vodka Cranberries for the remainder of the evening. Why? Because they usually water it down with ice, it’s not too sweet, it doesn’t bloat your belly or make you feel sick. Well unless you drink to excess, which I don’t. Water in-between and you’re golden. No hangover the next day as well.

Sickness: When I’m sick or feeling unwell in any way, especially with my tummy, it will always be Ginger Ale. NO, NOT SPRITE OR SCHWEPPES! It has to be Ginger Ale. Woo, sorry I got heated for a moment, it’s just a thing for me. Schweppes does not taste the same and sprite is too sweet and fake lemony flavour. It stems from childhood, we always got Ginger Ale when we were unwell, that and watching daytime television. Prices Right with Bob Barker, oh yay baby! Also, I really love herbal tea: Chamomile or Green tea with ginger and lemon.

I think I’ve covered all my major scenarios at least. Just know coffee is an always for me, any time, any where. Water is a must as well, though been slacking as of late. I’m not a big drinker, so I know my limit on alcoholic beverages are tops 4 in a night. I’m boring I know, but I’m in my 30’s with a baby, I don’t need to be drunk and hung over. That’s what my early 20’s was for.

I hope you enjoyed my plethora of drink choices. Would love to hear yours!

Ciao!!