Beth from The Confused Homemaker recently tagged my in My Seven. If you haven’t met Beth, you need to go check out her blog! She was one of my very first followers here at Theta Mom and she is such a great bloggy friend.
So here’s the deal with this tag: I must describe seven things about myself (seven things you don’t already know) and then tag seven others to do the same (if they are willing to accept the challenge). So, here goes…
1. My husband and I vacationed in Sicily for a few summers before our kids came along. Most of his family lives in Sicily and his parents still have a house there. This is the view from the top floor of the home. The Sea is about 3 blocks away and it takes about 1 minute to walk to the beach.
2. As you probably guessed from #1 above, my Mother-In-Law speaks very limited English…did I mention we have the BEST relationship?
3. Sticking with the Sicilian theme here, I sometimes joke about my husband and there are many days he totally annoys me (what husband doesn’t) but I truly did marry my best friend. When I see pictures of him with our children it not only melts my heart, but it reminds me that I married a good man, even though he sometimes drives me crazy!
4. A piece me died in November 2008 when my Nana left this Earth. She was one of the most influential and remarkable women to have ever entered my life. I think of her every single day.
5. I grew up at the Jersey Shore but my life reflects nothing of that portrayed on MTV’s new show. Almost every cast member is from everywhere except the Jersey Shore (so doesn’t that explain it)? And although it is such a train wreck to watch, I am sucked into it week after week.
6. Right in line with Halloween, Christmas is one of my favorite holidays. NYC is the ultimate place to visit during the holiday season.
7. I am a New York Giants fan. During the football season, I try to get the kids dressed up in their NY Giants gear, especially on Sunday. This season has been terrible for NY but once a fan, always a fan.
Now this is when I am supposed to pass it on to 7 bloggers. But I decided to tag double that number since the following blogs all have one thing in common:
When Did I Go From Kid to Grown-Up?
Organic Motherhood with Coolwhip
They are all new Theta Mom readers! Recently, I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know these ladies a little better, so here’s your chance to check them out as well!
Thank so much for the noting my blog!! I’m so happy you are stopping….I’m over the top right now!! YAHOO!
My Mom is from Sicily and my Dad is from Rome…sicily is gorgeous I went there when I was little and still remember it.
Thanks again for the acknowledgement! =)
.-= Ottavia “Tammy”´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday =-.
That is a fabulous pic of your hubs and baby….so sweet.
.-= Lee the Hot Flash Queen´s last blog ..The Twelve Traditions =-.
I was so excited to see my name on this list! I’ll plan on doing this for Friday’s post. Thanks so much for thinking of me!
I am totally sucked into Jersey Shore too. I even went on that website that generates your Jersey Shore name! Mine is “The Appointment.” I dig it.
That picture of Sicily had me drooling. I have always wanted to go to Italy…it’s on my bucket list for sure!
.-= The Mommyologist´s last blog ..Did That Come Out of MY Mouth? =-.
I am learning more about my nephews from my sisters’ blog http://www.idontlikemama.com/ ,
I love ready about their daily routines. What a great tool, when I was home with my 3 children, we mom’s didn’t have an outlet, very few mom/kids groups. So this is awesome, you can all connect.
Great 7! I married my best friend too – it rocks!!!
.-= TooManyHats´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday-Do You Do Starbucks? =-.
I laughed when I read the comment about your MIL speaking very little English and the two of you having a great relationship. Too funny!!
Love the pic of your hubby and the baby. So sweet.
.-= Kmama´s last blog ..What I Meant to Say: 1/13/10 =-.
i’m so loving i don’t like mama. her stories are hilarious and they give everyone an insightful look into motherhood (especially for those like me who don’t have children yet)!
Wow I’m so jealous you vacationed in Sicily, that’s so amazing!
.-= Kelly´s last blog ..Challenges and Rewards =-.
It was beautiful Kelly, but it is HOT. We would go in August and it would be over 100 degrees everyday (and there is no A/C)! It is a gorgeous place, though!
.-= Theta Mom´s last blog ..My Seven =-.
SO much sicilian. I swear I will never make you mad! I am so glad you found your best friend. I did too and it makes all the difference. I know so many rockin’ chicks from Jersey who are NOTHING like that show. Maybe they should put a pot at the beginning with normal people just commenting on the hideous things that happen. Hehe that would make me laugh.
Thanks for tagging those new blogs. Some I have loved for awhile and some are brand new. Watch out ladies here I come!
I’m loving your seven!
And YEA for Sicilians (my Nana was Sicilian)!! I also miss my Nana, she passed away when I was 10 but I miss her all the time. I picture her looking down at my children & being very happy.
.-= beth aka confusedhomemaker´s last blog ..Conan O’Brien Slams NBC With Laughs =-.
Thank you! Am flattered to be included here!
I love that picture too. Will start thinking about seven things!
xo
Great pics! I sometimes think I was destined to live in Italy. I love it!!!
Oh, and you’re right – NYC is THE BEST place to visit during the Holidays. There’s NOTHING like it
Love your 7! and I am jealous you vacationed in Sicily – how awesome!
I could use a vacay right about now! lol
.-= Theta Mom´s last blog ..My Seven =-.
I’d love to go to Sicily!
I know what you mean with football. We dressed in our black and gold every Sunday. It didn’t help much, but we still did it!
.-= Evonne´s last blog ..What I Meant =-.
I’m totally sucked into watching Jersey Shore too haha I’m a new reader of yours & I love your blog. Keep up the entertainment! And here is my blog link… as if you don’t already have TONS to read
mrsforeste.blogspot.com
Wow, how cool that your hubby’s family is from Sicily! So sorry about your Nana. I lost my grandmother when I was in high school and I miss her dearly.
Thanks for sharing!
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What a great list. You must have such awesome memories of that trip with you hubby to Sicily. How beautiful. And that pic of your hubby with your baby is just perfect! I agree no matter how awesome and wonderful our hubby’s are they also can drive us crazy. But isn’t that what we love about them 😉
Never got into Jersey Shore.
Thanks for the awesome list of bloggers. I love when other blogs give shout outs! I already follow a lot of them but there are some new ones that I am going to check out.
I enjoyed reading your list of seven! I can relate! Traveling is a must-do before having kids. My MIL is from the deep South (she might as well be speaking a foreign language). My hubs can push my buttons like no other, but he is the love of my life… you get the picture. thanks for the honor of being listed here…I will be paying it forward!
.-= Teresha@ Marlie and Me´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday: She Did It! =-.
I had no idea you spent so much time in Italy! Id love to go there one day.
I also didnt know you grew up at the Jersey Shore!
Great post..
o and PS– I often wish my MIL and I spoke little of the same language. lol
.-= complicatedmama´s last blog ..(almost)Wordless Wednesday- The Wolverine edition =-.
Awesome! I’ve always wanted to see Italy! Hope you make a post of your vacation and pics and share it with us.
.-= yonca´s last blog ..Online safe box of your memories!! =-.
That would make for a fun post Yonca!
.-= Theta Mom´s last blog ..My Seven =-.
My mother-in-law doesn’t speak a word of English, but I am fluent in Spanish, and we still have a great relationship!
I’m always looking for new mom blogs, so thank you for this new list!!!
.-= Leslie Limon´s last blog ..Three Kings and a Full House =-.
Sicily looks gorgeous. I’ve been daydreaming all week about going on a vacation.
I recently got sucked into Jersey Shore too. It really is like a bad accident you can’t take your eyes off of. I still can’t get over The Situation. Baffles me haha.
.-= Katrina´s last blog ..Sunday Sledding =-.
We do have a good relationship Leslie, but the language thing is helpful since she never steps on my toes like other MIL’s could! And LOL Katrina! The Situation and all of those “chraracters” are crazy! The sad part is, they are serious! This is what I mean about giving the REAL Jersey Shore people (like myself) a bad name.
.-= Theta Mom´s last blog ..My Seven =-.
The photo of your hubby and baby is so precious! I hope you have it framed in your home. Very touching. I loved the seven things you wrote. Very interesting having family in Sicily! Thanks so much for tagging me and linking my bloggie! You are the greatest, Theta Mom. Have a great Wednesday.
Heather – thanks so much for the shout out! You rock. I am from Jersey too – Old Bridge to be exact. I live in DC now but the Jersey Shore was a big part of my memories growing up.
BTW – your husband is um . . . hmmm. not horrible looking. to put it mildly.
My husband’s family is from Ischia – north of Naples. I hope to go there one day.
So fun.
Kiran
I will do my whole 7 thing on Sunday night
.-= Kiran (Masala Chica)´s last blog ..Exciting News from the House of Pain =-.
Vacationing in Sicily sounds awesome.
.-= MiMi´s last blog ..Did you know…? =-.
I do love that picture of your hubs with the babe…it melts my heart too!!
~WM
.-= Working Mommy´s last blog ..Lesson #46 – Make Sure To Hit "Forward" And Not "Reply" =-.
A minute to the beach how awful, I would complain.
What a beautiful place, you are lucky
.-= Vodka Logic´s last blog ..Eddie Izzard Rocked Boston =-.
I am so flattered that you included me in this list – thank you!
I really enjoyed reading your Seven. Sicily looks AMAZING! And I am sucked into watching Jersey Shore as well, althought the hubs (who is from back East) told me that the people ARE exceptionally disgusting and not representative of people from the Jersey Shore in general. Thank god, huh?
.-= existentialwaitress´s last blog ..Say hello to my little friend… =-.
Thanks for the mention! Did I tell you lately how much you rock? And what is it about reality TV that sucks us in? My current obsession is that train wreak of a show; Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew. It makes my stomach hurt and my heart race to watch it, but I love it!
I’m forming my seven in my head right now!
.-= Shari Paul´s last blog ..Oh Plah!™ – Review and Give-a-way =-.
Awww, thanks ladies! I heart supportive bloggers!
.-= Theta Mom´s last blog ..My Seven =-.
Vacationing in Sicily !! Nice :0 thanks for sharing with us girls love getting to know you
.-= Connie´s last blog ..Notecards =-.
What an incredible view from that rooftop. I need a vacation. Preferably to Sicily.
I’m excited to check out this blog list! They are mostly new to me.
Oh and that picture of your hubs with the baby is so unbelievably sweet!
.-= Salt´s last blog ..One Word Wednesday =-.
Wow, the view from Sicily looks awesome. Do you have plans to take the kiddos?
.-= amie´s last blog ..A Few Reasons Why It is Not A Good Idea to Have Dogs While Trying to Teach a Toddler to be Human =-.
What a great “seven”. I love the picture of your hubby with the baby. It’s beautiful.
Love love love the GIANTS too!! Even if they completely sucked the last half of the season I will remain loyal!
My grandparents are 100% Sicilian!
.-= Jennifer´s last blog ..Just another day in the life of a housewife….. =-.
So fun!! Thanks for the tag! Can’t wait to write my 7!! Will start working on this when the girls take their naps today! Love reading your blog and have loved “meeting” you in the blog world!
.-= Shanna – My Favorite Everything´s last blog ..wordless wednesday ~ big YUMMM! =-.
I love “meeting” you ladies, too!
.-= Theta Mom´s last blog ..My Seven =-.
Love this!! Thank you so much for tagging me! I will be sure to visit the others when the kids are asleep tonight and I get a bit more time on the computer. I posted mine!
.-= Ashley´s last blog ..My Seven =-.
I love finding new reads – so thanks for the suggestions! And I loved getting to know you better! The pic of your husband and baby is just too precious!
.-= Jane´s last blog ..My Daughter And Locks Of Love =-.
Heyyyyyy, my father-in-law’s family is from Sicily! Palermo actually. Ask them if they know the Russos! Yes, we’ll be happy to vacation with you next time you go – you’re welcome. I love getting to know fellow bloggers – thanks for the info. Ciao!
.-= The imPerfect Housewife´s last blog ..What’s old is new again =-.
I love Italy! My mother in law also speaks English that is pretty limited. We have definitely had our ups and downs over the years. Luckily, since the birth of Miss Peanut I think we have managed to come to a comfortable understanding of each other.
And that is a beautiful picture of your husband and your daughter! Love it!
.-= Sarah C.´s last blog ..Please, for the love of God, help me get in the tub… =-.
I think the same thing about my hubs…he can be a real pain in my booty but he is an awesome dad and hubs
.-= shortmama´s last blog ..Winter In The Desert =-.
Love the pictures! Sorry to hear about your Nana, losing a loved one is so hard.
.-= Melissa´s last blog ..Wednesday Reviews… =-.
I like the one about your MIL…hilarious!!!
.-= Tiffany´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday =-.
Being part Sicilian…I like the Sicilian theme 😉 I called my grandma Nana too….she was an amazing lady.
.-= Mimi´s last blog ..Pain University =-.