Dude, where's my blog?...

I have opened up my Typepad account every day for the past two weeks intending to write a post and getting too deep into other stuff (read: work) that I let it go. What can I say, it happens.

I was interviewed last week on View from the Bay about family friendly travel. See the clip here. Quirks that make me cringe: I close my eyes when I'm thinking and two, I actually said there were two and a half rows in a plane. Shakes head.  I'll be back on again in two weeks dishing on another fun topic, stay tuned.

And then there's this clip with me and the mighty Q. I was interviewed about Cubes and Crayons, the new love of my life. It was all good until I got home, looked in the mirror and realized I had not a single ounce of makeup on. 'Cuz when you work from home, you don't really need alot of makeup. And sometimes you forget to wear it when you go out. Sigh. But Q.! He's so cute!

Moving on.

I've been writing alot about family travel lately, mostly because I'm consumed with thoughts of vacation. I waver between two spots: Kaua'i, Hawaii and Siena, Italy. Two extremes, both gorgeous.

Six has taken a great interest in Italy. We recently read a Magic Tree House book that was set in Pompei. Our chats about this book led us to talking about when the hubs and I went to Italy in our pre-kid days. The photo albums were pulled out, stories were told. And then I showed Six this amazing story about a new underground subway being built in Rome and we talked about all of the historic buildings it's going under. How the diggers have to be very slow, very careful, so as to not disturb or damage the buildings.

Next I read Eat, Love, Pray by Elizabeth Gilbert. The first chapter overwhelmed me with the images of Italy. (I could do without the rest of the book).

And then yesterday, my husband, who has been witnessing my increasing desire for the land of grappa, brunello, panforte and panzanella, brought home the movie that makes me melt into my desire for Italy: Under the Tuscan Sun. It's a cliche chick flick but sweet jesus, doesn't it make the country look so magical?

Mostly, I just want to see Italy through the eyes of my sons.

Is vacation on your brain? Where's your dream destination right now?

Comments

[Insane Mama]

Wow that was a cool interview and I love the photos Have fun

[sryan]

I did not like, Eat Pray Love, but I did like, "The Book of Mom" by Taylor Wilshire. A novel that shares the same principals of spirituality-self-help. "The Book of Mom" talks about real issues of motherhood and no crying on the bathroom floor, and makes you laugh out loud and not snore through the pages. Have your read it, would love to hear what you think.

[kim]

We're in for renting a villa in Italy.

[MonkeysMama]

Dude! You so rocked! IT WAS AWESOME!!!

[Jamie Lee]

Hey - the Cubes and Crayons thing looks pretty cool. Maybe she should franchise out here on the East Coast. And you looked great in the clip - a hip mom. :)
Are you really taking off? I've been to Hawaii several times - it is beautiful and very relaxing. But Italy holds a big pull for me...and I've never been there, so if you go I can live vicariously through you. ;)
I have read the first 40 or so pages of Eat, Love, Pray...loved the line about "if you really want to get to know someone, divorce them." Amen, sister.
I also just watched Under the Tuscan Sun for the first time last week (I know, I'm a total loser). If I wasn't a responsible mommy, and had a big chunk of spare change I'd SO do what she did. And the countryside - you could fall in love.
As for my dream vacation spot...at the moment I'm thinking about Alaska or New Zealand, but those are probably in my fairly distant future.
Bon Voyage!

[mimipz5wjj]

#1 - you look great in both!
#2 - how Cool is that Cubes and Crayons place!!! That is beyond cool!

#3 - Rich and I are celebrating our 10th anniversary this year in August. We're finally going on a honeymoon and while we thought about the West Indies, Mexico, Vegas, and a variety of other "exotic" places, we chose Asheville, NC -- B&B, Hubby for 5 days, things to do, good restaurants (only 3 hours drive from home, which makes leaving kids for first time a bit easier).

That's my "perfect" right now. I'm counting the days.....