Hi Readers,

You may have noticed I’m not posting quite as frequently as I used to.  Crazy how a baby seems to suck all the time out of a day, isn’t it?  Not to mention that simultaneously packing for a 10-day trip to Italy, a 3-week to trip to California, and a move to Japan has left me a little crazed.  In fact, I’m writing this at 6:25 AM because it seems the only moment I might have to myself before Elisabeth wakes off and we begin a very, very long day of traveling to Europe.

Which brings me to my point:  I’m going to Italy!  Woohoo!  By this time tomorrow I’ll be – well, I’ll be on a plane, but I’ll be thisclose to the land of gelato and vino.  Good news for me, bad news for my loyal readers who are all just dying for me to post again (as I’m sure you all are, right?)  I’ll be gone less than 10 days, but I don’t anticipate posting till I get back.  Just wanted to keep you updated:  I have not forgone blogging, life has just gotten in the way a bit.  I’ll be back to it soon.

Now, please wish me luck.  I have 3 plane rides and 18+ hours of traveling with the little one, and though she was an angel on her first rounds of flights, this is a whole other level.

Until next time, arriverderci!