Feel sorry for me

Day before yesterday we were having breakfast with friends in the States and last night we were having dinner with friends in Sicily. What an amazing world we live in.

We got in after an 18 hour trip with no difficulties and few frustrations (but no sleep) yesterday (Sunday) at 3:00 p.m. (Even our luggage got here with us. Yea!!!) Sonny picked us up and said, "We're going to the commissary because I know you don't have any food at your house and I need to go, too." So..we got home about 5:00. (Still no sleep)

Saw Giusseppe about 7:00 and he reminded us of the birthday party we had aggreed to before we left for the States. Of course we left at 8:00 or so, ate about 10:00 and got home at 1:45 this morning. (Even more no sleep)

Four hours sleep then off to work this morning. The new year has started. Where did the summer go?------------Where did my night's sleep go?????? I can hardly keep my eyes open.

For those friends and family we didn't get to see, I really did miss seeing you. It's just so difficult to get to everyone we love with such a short time home.

We had a great time with the kids. The little ones are growing up so quickly but they still will let Grammy hug and kiss them lots and lots. They are all the most handsome (or pretties) and smartest kids I've ever seen. I could tell stories and stories about things they do and say but I'm sure you don't need a two hour read. I'll put some of my favorite photos on in a few days.

Leaving each family of our children was very hard on me. After the first goodbye to Mike and Chris, knowing it will be about a year before we see them again, I was very sad. As the tears rolled down my cheeks, Bob turned and asked if I just wanted to stay home and not go back to Italy. My first answer was a very quick yes but then responsibility took hold and I realized I need to be back here to fulfill my commitment to the school. Darn.