We opened presents this morning under the tree, and as the children played with their new toys, I made French Toast, dad style. They turned out great and Leo loved them, along with almost everyone else. Benedetta, however, has a fever and has been sleeping since after we opened presents. Sarah was also too excited to play with her new toys to eat. I was ok with that. More for me!
It's been a really chill day. The rain came down as we ate lunch, and right now Alessandra and both the girls are having a nice afternoon nap. Guido, who arrived yesterday afternoon, is doing some dishes and helping Leo with his new mp3/camera/game system. I've been eating. Ha, and playing some with the kids and doing some writing and we all watched Harry Potter 6, because Leo got it this morning! It pretty much just made me want to read the books again. Or any book for that matter. I haven't read an english novel since I got here... I'm starting to have cold sweats. Oh, and as for the snow, it was only really here for two days, so I'm glad we enjoyed it while we did. I've been told it'll come back, but I'll believe it when I see it. The rain came and washed it all away. It's been between 10-15 for the last few days. Nothin' like it.
Another quick note, I have now been away from Canada for three months. Another anniversary! And what better way to celebrate than Christmas.
Anyways, I await a phone call home and other places, dinner with the family (when I am making mashed potatoes, because really, what's Christmas without them?), and a nice quiet evening with vin brule and maybe the Pink Panther, which I got the kids for Christmas. The new one with whats-his-face.
And please, think of how it would feel to not have the people who are around you today, and be sure to give an extra hug or caring look or share the last piece of pie, at least. Thanks :)
Missing you all, but enjoying a calm, spirited, Italian Christmas!
Here are some pictures to send you off. I'll have some more along with stories in the coming days.
This afternoon, drinking from my cup from Liana and Myles, as ususal.
View from my porch this morning!
Not just a party. THE party. It has arrived. We'll be having this tonight after dinner.
The table after dinner last night.
Me and the Christmas tree.
Guido and the kids
Much love and keep warm!
Merry Christmas
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