Montecantini I'll be back! long review.
Jan 3rd, 2007, 02:31 PM
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Theresa -
What you did with your Thomasina (and what your mother did with you) was set standards and stick to them. Parents need to be parents while children are still children (and that includes teenage years) and be friends after they have their own children and find out what real life is all about. Still, you are always the parent and merit respect. If you don't get it, demand it. OK, enough about my parenting philosophy.
A better topic for the Lounge, perhaps.
Anyway, very interesting about the bus driver tip. I remember your husband is Italian. My husband is Italian, too, but I'm from No. European stock, so I can calm him down somewhat. I can only imagine the fireworks between Lebanese and Italian!
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Take care!
Linda
What you did with your Thomasina (and what your mother did with you) was set standards and stick to them. Parents need to be parents while children are still children (and that includes teenage years) and be friends after they have their own children and find out what real life is all about. Still, you are always the parent and merit respect. If you don't get it, demand it. OK, enough about my parenting philosophy.
A better topic for the Lounge, perhaps.Anyway, very interesting about the bus driver tip. I remember your husband is Italian. My husband is Italian, too, but I'm from No. European stock, so I can calm him down somewhat. I can only imagine the fireworks between Lebanese and Italian!
)Take care!
Linda
Jan 4th, 2007, 08:12 PM
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Hi Linda!
Fireworks, NO more like Shock and Awe.
Just joking. But I have to say, My parents really instilled for us to be independent, question authority if it didn't feel right in the pit of your gut. Lebanese Women came to America and were able to thrive and be strong. I don't want to take it for granted all they sacrificed to get here and live that dream. But on the other hand it's hard for some to swallow, and my husband has choked more than once. But He knows in his heart I'm true to Him and Believe it or not I know when to stop, and pick and choose the Arab/Italy world war...I lost count.
I'm staying at my Daughters and Son in Laws. Helping them out with stuff. They are leaving for Cancun Jan 13 for 7 nights. It's taken me 10 years to get my Kid to go there. I have begged Her. Finally they are going. I want them to get addicted to Cancun so I can take my grandbaby there. I really have a dream to settle there for at least most of the year when I retire. So keep you all keep your fingers crossed my plan works. I have been here 2 nights and enjoying my grandbaby. She and I slept on the couch together last night and I was in heaven. But getting to the computer to do anything is impossible. I forgot how tough motherhood was. And the best, My Daughter has been pretty humble to me about how hard it is to juggle life with a child. Ah, now I like that. But I do tease my Daughter a lot. I was much much younger when I had Her. And no way did I have the set up she has. Husband, House, Backyard, kitchen table with chairs that match, bedroom set and walk in closet and I could go on and on. But I am so Thankful she and her husband are doing so good. They work very hard and I'm so proud of them.
My Son in Law loves my cooking. And I Love to cook for them. I made some major comfort food last night. Fried Chicken, Mashed potatoes, Broccoli and a huge salad and Fresh Fruit plate for dessert. They tore it up. Best part, they cleaned the kitchen. I like that!
Have a great night everyone. And who ever is going to Italy (or anywhere for that matter) You Lucky dogs, you must tell us all about it.
Fireworks, NO more like Shock and Awe.
Just joking. But I have to say, My parents really instilled for us to be independent, question authority if it didn't feel right in the pit of your gut. Lebanese Women came to America and were able to thrive and be strong. I don't want to take it for granted all they sacrificed to get here and live that dream. But on the other hand it's hard for some to swallow, and my husband has choked more than once. But He knows in his heart I'm true to Him and Believe it or not I know when to stop, and pick and choose the Arab/Italy world war...I lost count.
I'm staying at my Daughters and Son in Laws. Helping them out with stuff. They are leaving for Cancun Jan 13 for 7 nights. It's taken me 10 years to get my Kid to go there. I have begged Her. Finally they are going. I want them to get addicted to Cancun so I can take my grandbaby there. I really have a dream to settle there for at least most of the year when I retire. So keep you all keep your fingers crossed my plan works. I have been here 2 nights and enjoying my grandbaby. She and I slept on the couch together last night and I was in heaven. But getting to the computer to do anything is impossible. I forgot how tough motherhood was. And the best, My Daughter has been pretty humble to me about how hard it is to juggle life with a child. Ah, now I like that. But I do tease my Daughter a lot. I was much much younger when I had Her. And no way did I have the set up she has. Husband, House, Backyard, kitchen table with chairs that match, bedroom set and walk in closet and I could go on and on. But I am so Thankful she and her husband are doing so good. They work very hard and I'm so proud of them.
My Son in Law loves my cooking. And I Love to cook for them. I made some major comfort food last night. Fried Chicken, Mashed potatoes, Broccoli and a huge salad and Fresh Fruit plate for dessert. They tore it up. Best part, they cleaned the kitchen. I like that!
Have a great night everyone. And who ever is going to Italy (or anywhere for that matter) You Lucky dogs, you must tell us all about it.
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