Swim, swim, swim!!!

The Tiny albatross!

My name is Marco and I LOOOOVVVEEE TO swim!! Mommy finally put me in swimming lessons and I am very good, if I do say so myself! There are lots of other kids in our class (mom says too many); some are very small and some are pretty big. I'm one of the big guys and I do a great job of going under water. I LOVE it. I also like to jump in from the side of the pool. It's so much fun, especially if I go all the way under!! I don't like wasting time blowing bubbles; I'd rather splash and swim. I also don't like putting those floaty things on my arms. They get in the way.

Mom thinks I'm going to be an Olympian, whatever that means. She says I'm like Ian the Albatross - but shorter, whoever that is....

First Day of School -- Spring / Summer term!

Julia in her Spring Uniform (despite the chilly weather!)!

The Queen's cavalry on their daily ride.

A Beautiful Day in Brighton!

Welcome to Brighton!

Sunday, April 6th, 2008!

Sunday, nonno and nonna's last weekend day here, we took the train to the shore, to Brighton. It snowed. And snowed. And snowed. Sunday, April 6th was the snowiest day we've had this winter -- oops, Spring. The snowflakes were so huge that you can't see nonno, nonna or Julia OR THE SHORE in the photos. Needless to say, it was a bust. We came home after a cold cold day. We didn't even have fish and chips that Brighton is so famous for... we didn't even SEE a Fish and Chips restaurant but that's not saying much since we didn't see much of anything at all!

Week of Firsts!

We've had a big week. Not only are Nonno and Nonna (Milani) visiting but Mommy and Daddy went away for the first time since living over here. They went to a place called Frog. (See below)
I also had my first trip to the dentist. Dr. Paul counted my teeth and said they looked good and shiny. He said that I had LOADS of them. He wants me to come back soon to have them cleaned and he wants me to bring Marco so he can see that I'm not afraid. Maybe Marco won't be afraid of Dr. Paul. He's very nice!

Julia in the chair with Dr. Paul!

Marco also had his second haircut by a nice lady named Julia. (Mom forgot her camera the first time it was cut!) Julia does a good job. She cuts mine too. Since I didn't need a cut today, she just styled it for me. I looked lovely, if I do say so myself!!

Marco - not too sure this is where he wants to be!

The final product! Handsome!

Finally, today Marco and I walked all the way home from the High Street! It seemed like 2 miles or more!! Mom says this is a huge accomplishment for us! I really don't like to walk that much. I like to scoot on my snappy pink scooter, but I get really tired. Sometimes I whine when I'm tired. Mom does not like this AT ALL. Mom says she likes wine, the drink, not the other whine. I'm not sure what she means but she always laughs when she says it, which makes me angry. I think she's being naughty.

Taking a break on the way home!

Me helping Marco cross the street.

WEEKEND ESCAPE!!

Mommy & Daddy went away for the weekend without us!! They left us with Nonno and Nonna while they went to FROG..... I think they had lots of fun. (We had fun too!) They took tons of pictures and by the looks of it, they ate lots of tasty treats. It also looks like they drank loads of beer, which, for the record, I don't like! (Apple juice is my favorite.) Here are some pictures from their trip. Next time we need to go too!

In front of the Charles Bridge!

Break time!

YUMMY! Lunch!

Daddy's healthy breakfast!