Buona Festa Della Mamma!

Haaappy Mother's Day!

I thought it would only be fair to make a post about Mother's Day.. even though it's not really Mother's Day in Italy today.

Yup, that's right. They actually have Mother's Day in May, May 12th.

They also don't send cards in Italy. Not really, only to annouce your wedding and maybe a postcard home to your parents. But there are no birthday cards, no Christmas cards and definitely no Mother's Day cards. So, naturally, I was a little short on resources.

But with a little help from my watercolours, I rustled up a present to post to Mum.

Tuscan Window, mark I

Despite finishing her present, making a card, writing a letter and sealing it in an envelope all before Nick had even considered what he was getting Mum, I know it's already going to arrive late.

Giorgio told me the Italian post is as good as the Italian government - absolutely shocking. He reckons it would take a week to arrive. Dominga reckons it would take two weeks. - That is, if it ever manages to arrive....

Still, it's the thought that counts I guess, and I know fo' sho I put more thought and effort into what I'm giving her than what Nick is anyhow! (sorry Nick but you know it's true ;)