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?
