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Well, this 2012 is really intense. It fells like we have not had a break since it started, which explains why, again, we are really behind on our blog. For archival purposes only, I will backdate these posts, even if it is really July.

My work has been really intense, since I had to create three brand new classes since January. Then my car broke down, for good, so, heartbroken, I had to spend two weeks looking for an immediate replacement: it is not easy to find a manual transmission car in California. I finally settled on a VW GTI, and so far I really like it.

As soon as I got my new car, Matt got sick, and we spent the following couple of months between doctors and exams. Fortunately everything is back to normal, and after a big scare, Matt is healthy (and very trim).

Right on the middle of all this craziness, my parents came to visit. We were very happy to see them as and they really helped us out a lot. As always we were glad we could have much time together and they spent a lot of time with Keegan, giving us a needed break, and also provided a much need distraction from our worries.

This time we all went to pick them up at the airport, and Keegan was soooo excited. They stayed at the apartment at the beach once again, so we had the chance to visit PB quite often. Unfortunately the weather was not cooperating, with grey and gloomy days, but it did not matter. We still got the chance to spend time at the beach and play around.

looking down at the pool, on a gloomy afternoon.

Plus, in the few sunny days we had, Keegan had fun swimming in the apartment’s pool. He really showed off his swimming skills, resistance and underwater swimming skills.

He also did a few jumps, before we realized there were signs everywhere forbidding it. Ooops. Keegan was very worried a policeman would come and arrest him. I like his healthy fear of authority and respect for the rules. Hopefully this trait will not change when he reaches puberty.

Keegan warmed up to them immediately and he even started practicing his Italian, which I had a little neglected. Of course he got really spoiled with excellent food (well, we all did), lots and lots of undivided attention, and, needless to say, plenty of presents. It started with many books, mainly the written Italian version of his favorite movies and some new ones. Then he finally got the one present he has been dreaming of and asking about since December : the Batcave, which is basically a doll house for boys. He was very excited, since he did not expect it till his next birthday. And obviously, since he is 4, he really did not play with it all that much.

His favorite toy present turned out to be a Buzz Lightyear figure that could talk and open its wings. This was totally a spur-of-the-moment gift from Nonno, and what a hit it was.

A few days after their arrival, we got to celebrate my mom’s birthday, and an important one at that. I had a nice lunch with them at the beach, then they spent the afternoon with us and we celebrated with muffins and gifts.

nonna wearing the new earrings

looking at the Let’s Make Art creative inspiration book

Besides of course enjoying their company, i nonni always give us the wonderful gifts of time: so, even if they were still jet lagged, they had Keegan  over for a sleepover ( or so he likes to call it) at the apartment at the beach even a couple of days after they arrived. We had a classic date night with dinner and a movie. It was great to be able to sleep in the morning without any worries. We really missed it.

Of course, Keegan had a blast with nonni: he stayed up a little later, played and played, and even got to swim in the jacuzzi, since the gloomy weather made the pool too cold.

Up to this day he talks about his sleepover at the apartment.

The second weekend we had a whole 24 hours for ourselves: we started off with the Cirque Du Soleil latest show, TOTEM.

Even if it was a last minute thing we had excellent seats, and we were lucky enough that no one was sitting in front of us. As always the show was great, even if I still think that O is my favorite one.

Since we were in Del Mar, we went for a romantic, sunset walk along the coats and then a wonderful dinner. And once again, the luxury of uninterrupted sleep is priceless. Thank you nonni!

Priceless was also watching Keegan and his nonni play around and laugh so hard it would echo everywhere. Or listening to the creative stories they are always ready to create to entertain the little guy.

Or hearing familiar Disney stories in Italian.

iPad picture

Keegan taking a picture of his nonni and mom

During their stay, Keegan also had another treat: a Legoland field trip with his classmates: daddy took him since i had to work, and it looks like they had quite a good time.

One of the most remarkable things about this particular visit was the extraordinary gift they gave us all: 6 days in Maui! More on the next post.

After our wonderful trip, we got to enjoy my parents for a couple of more days in our house before they had to leave and go back to Milan. We were all sad to see them go, but we had wonderful memories to keep us company till the next time we see each other. Come back soon, we miss you!!!

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