My View of Life on the Dock
While The Bean thrives in Ballet, Snoop Maddie Mad would rather shoot hoops. Crazy how different my girls are.
Yesterday they were holding hands in the back seat and were telling each other that they were going to be best friends for ever.
The Bean At Ballet, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
Snoop Maddie Mad Has Mad Skillzz, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
I had the Bean give me a gangsta pose for a Birthday Card Idea I had for her Auntie Kim. Watch out. Don’t get out of line or she’ll come bust you up! Especially intimidating are her pink heart jammies.
Hearts- all the gangsta’s are wearin ’em.
The Bean Is A Scary Monster, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
Snoop Maddie Mad, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
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I can’t believe how long her hair is getting. She’s becoming a little girl, not my baby any more. JJ Jinglenuts is obviously pooped after chasing zucchis around, lol.
The Bean Chillin With JJ Jinglenuts, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
When I pulled into the driveway last night after a long day at work our cat JJ Jinglenuts scampered off the walkway that leads to the entrance at the homestead.
What he left behind was his latest victim- this here mouse. I didn’t even think to stop and take the picture because I was hoping I could catch the Bean and Snoop Maddie Mad before they were fast asleep. Luckily The Bean was still awake in her bed. I gave her the news that JJ got a zucchi (what us Sicilians call mice). I told her that the zucchi was still on the front steps so she could see it if she wanted.
But then she started asking questions. She asked why it didn’t run away to which I said “because JJ got him”. Then somehow or other it got around to the fact that the zucchi was dead. She said- “so he’s sleeping?” I said no, he won’t be waking up, he’s dead. I suddenly became terrified at what questions she was going to ask next because I really hadn’t thought the whole what happens when you die thing through. -So I winged it.
I told her that the zucchi will be going to heaven and visit Grandma Felicia. Then she asked if the zucchi would have wings to which I replies yes. Then she asked what Grandma Felicia was like. I told her she was beautiful and she was incredibly loving and that we used to go over her house every Sunday for Pasta Zugu (spaghetti and sauce) and that she was the most incredible cook.
Next she asked where angels sleep. I told her that they sleep in the clouds and that everyone is happy and loving in heaven. Then we talked about Halos for quite a bit. She wasn’t getting the concept for a while but I think she finally got it. I told her they were circles of light that hover over your head when you are an angel. She asked if they follow you around to which I replied yes.
Then I told her I was going to take my shower. I kissed her on her forehead and told her sweet dreams like I always do. And she always replies the same thing back- sweet dreams Fa-Fa (that’s what she calls me).
JJ Jinglenuts Latest Victim, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
Maniacs- each and every one of them.
Putting the Ho In Ho Down-A Bunch of Drunks, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
We went to a party Saturday night with a whole bunch of drunks. Here the Mrs tries valiantly to get on the mechanical bull. It took her about 6 attempts but she fought her way up.
The Mrs Tries To Climb Aboard The Mechanical Bull, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
Happy Birthday Jillybeans, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
What a terrible way to spend the afternoon.
It’s A Day At The Beach, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
I’m not usually a fan of posed pictures (having to endure holidays with my mom lining us up for posed pictures ad nauseam). I usually prefer action shots. When you get a backdrop like this I’ll make an exception. It doesn’t hurt to have the Mrs to balance out my ugly mug.
Lobster Dinner Night With The Mrs, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
Yep, The Bean and Snoop Maddie Mad are back to “school”. For Madeline it’s her first time going and The Bean is back with her buddies.
Luckily when I got home from work last night Madeline was up talking in her crib even though it was past her bed time. So I got to go in and ask her about her first day at school.
She was a little disappointed because she thought she would be cutting and pasting but they only got to color. Snoop Mad is all about doing “projects”.
Funny her first day and she ran right in to the school and never looked back- the girl has no fear.
The Girls Are Back At School, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
Yesterday my girls went to my mothers house to learn how to make the zugu and mudiga. After work I went by to taste the fruit of their labor. Yum! I had about 6 slices of Virgilio’s bread dipped in the zugu on the stove before I even got to the table.
Ma’s Meatballs, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
The Mrs, The Bean and Snoop Maddie Mad are heading over to my mother’s house this morning to learn how to make mudiga and zugu. My favorite home cooked meal growing up was always mudiga steaks with mashed potatoes and peas. I’d make a little nest in the mashed potatoes and put the peas in there.
Fort Square Cafe Mudiga Steaks and Eggs, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
Good Morning Gloucester 