True Story

I couldn't make this up.

Today, in between rain showers, we went for a walk in the village.

In my favorite upscale clothing store I saw a tunic style shirt I fell in love with.

It would have been perfect for my husbands company Christmas party.

And it was a decent price.

I hurried in beyond excited. 

I was hoping they had one size up from the size in the window (which from reading the tag it said it was a medium).

"Excuse me do you have anymore of the tunic shirt in the window."

"No that is the last one."

I quickly think OK what the H*** I will try it on and maybe by the grace of God it will look good, if not oh well it was worth the risk.

"Oh bummer.  Could I please try that one on."


Here it comes folks....hold your breath.....the SALES lady answer....


"That is a size small, and it is a junior cut, it won't fit you."

My jaw hit the floor.   Did she really just say that to me.

She just stared at me. 

I was hurt, and crushed, I wanted to cry.  I sheepishly hung my head and mumbled

"Umm, Ok."

Turned and walked out the door. 

Then I raged to my parents.

Called my husband...whom knows the store owner...and yes we will be going back to let her know about my experince.

And let me say...I was wearing a shirt with a sweatshirt with and ergo and a baby in it, how the heck did she know weather a shirt was or was not going to fit my body.

True Story.

Hustle and Bustle

Oh me oh my have we been a busy clan!  Since I last posted we have had our second annual pumpkin roll, 2 Christmas programs, lots of fun family and friend parties of all sorts and we even took a ride on the north pole express.  We have been a busy crew.  Then to top it all off I have decided that it is time to sleep train AJ, which has been a process and still is. 

With my other babies I read the books followed the outline and in 24hr had perfect sleeping babies.....umm not this one.   You know when you read in the books about the extremly colic ones, or the strong willed babies.....well that is the path AJ is trying to take.  So this Mama of four who thought perhaps she might have all this parenting stuff down, realizes she really doesn't.  For the past few days instead of cleaning the kitchen, updating my blog, or doing laundry, you can find me pacing around with my "Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child" book in one hand and my monitor (on silent, just watching the little green line grow to red as he wails) in the other.  Constantly opening rereading the same paragraph, "Let them cry for one hour."

Really one hour?  Let me check again

"Let them cry for one hour."

OK one hour.  Really.  Maybe I should reread that section.

"Let them cry for one hour."

Then one hour hits and to the room I go to get my upset child.   There as been a few occasions where he has fallen asleep only to wake 10 minutes later.   But this is only day 2.   And it really is amazing how fast 1hr can go by when you are pacing and rereading parts of a book (which is an awesome book and I would recommend it to anyone, I still refer to it for all my kids, a great resource).

Hope you are all having a great holiday season.  (It has been one hour now I am off to get my baby) 

2010 Chirstmas Letter

Our family is jumping for joy:

because the holidays are here!

Which also means Christmas cards and letters. Keeping with last years tradition, I decided to send out pictures with our blog address and then write our letter here! I didn't get feedback last year, but I enjoyed doing it this way so here we are again!

So if you are new here enjoy our Christmas letter. If you have time feel free to click around and see everything we have been doing. If you have been following, we are happy your here and hope you enjoy the mini-update.

Our Day Dreamer

Sam turned eight this year and is now in the third grade. He is making huge strides in his education. He still has a love for soccer and played one of his best seasons ever this year. He tries his best to be a great big brother, but sometimes that is tough work.

Our Spunky One

Serafina, our baby girl, turned five and started Kindergarten. Why does time fly by so fast? Most days this child has more energy then I know what to do with. She is excelling in school and gymnastics - where she was recently moved up to a new class with 6 and 8 year olds!! However, what makes my heart happy is seeing her love for God grow and her want to help others.

Our Boy

There is no other way to explain this kid. He is just all boy. He spends his day in dirt, water, or mud. He loves tools, trains, and "big" trucks. Matteo just turned three and he spends his days with A.J. and me. He is constantly on the go stopping only to sleep (never long enough for mom). He is also full of love for his family, especially big brother Sam.

A.J. and Matt

A match made in heaven. This boy only has eyes for his dad. He is a lover wanting to be with someone at all times! Matt is doing awesome at work and as a Dad. Still with the same company as COO, Matt loves his company and co-workers. Though he has been traveling a lot, he is all Dad when the weekend comes!

Oh yes and then there is me. I am still here just playing with the kids. Still quilting and baking as time allows, but for the most part you can just find my goofing around with kids. Yes, I play on the play equipment too!



Our only plans for the next year is to enjoy life to the fullest and hope that God's love will shine through our family.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
The Regusci Family

Making the Boring Exciting

For those that don't know my eldest little guy is a bit on the active side, physically and verbally. He is consistently on the go. (OK he does have ADD but I like the term active better!!)

With that said one of the hardest times of the day for me is driving in the car with him. Oh my goodness. Since his body has to be still (Well at least sitting down) it seems like all his energy comes bubbling out verbally, no holds bar. There have been times I have almost wrecked the car when he has screamed out "COW...COW...COW....I see a COW!!!!!!!!!!!" (yes it needed that many explanation points. It seriously drives me nuts. Or he comes up with these stories that go on and on about racing cars on the streets or how rain is made (none of which are true but they are very interesting ideas)

However, thanks to my Mom, I know have a new outlook on my crazy car rides with a very loud boy in the backseat.

We were driving around, with my Mom, and passed a tractor. All of a sudden from the back seat seat we hear.

"TRACTOR, TRACTOR, TRACTOR....MATTEO, LOOK A TRACTOR."

I cringe.

Mom looks an me and says,

"The way you should look at is; when the other kids grow up and are sharing childhood memories they will always remember that there big brother Sam could make the most boring thing in the world exciting!"

That is such a true statement. And now I can appreciate his crazy bouts or random excitement better, I just sit back and smile, thinking he is help making the boring exciting.

(fun side note this picture was in the Santa Barbabra Zoo magazine this month!!)