Eggs and So Much More

September 15, 2009

The day after my post about searching for an Italian preschool I did what I should have done at the start of my search. I finally went to visit the Sicilian family that Karen, Kari, and Coleen told me about before we even arrived in Sicily. As we drove down the country lane to their house we were transported to an Italian oasis of fig, olive, and orange trees and warmly welcomed with hugs and kisses by a pair of Sicilian grandparents. It quickly became apparent that this would be the place for Camille. One of the first things out of Bina's mouth was that she believes children should spend most of their time outside learning from the natural world....they take walks in the surrounding countryside, they feed the family's pet tortoise, they feed the chickens, they pick fruit from the many trees around the yard (fig, pear, orange, peach), they pick flowers, they run, they play, and they are happy. They also learn Italian because Bina and Antonio do not speak any English. Camille (and two little friends) will spend two days a week with them. I will be spending part of that time taking Italian classes (I found a private teacher in the closest town). And did I mention Camille comes home with fresh eggs?
katy said...

wow, do you think they'd accept one eager 36 year old who plays well with others? sounds absolutely idyllic!! Yay for Camile (and mom!)

morninglight mama said...

THIS is exactly what I was hoping to be able to read about (and of course for your darling daughter to experience!). This sounds heavenly and so, so perfect. YAY!

Coleen said...

I'm thrilled you found Bina. Tell her hello from us. We miss her so much.

Karen (South of Rome) said...

Now you have to make cimballa... and send it to me! (http://www.southofrome.com/2009/04/fresh-eggs-warm-welcome.html)

Mom said...

Love those little hands holding the egg so carefully. It is wonderful that Camille is in such a warm, nurturing environment.

likeschocolate said...

How wonderful! Just the opposite philosphy here in the states. I am glad you found a place and get to take Italian lessons to boot.

Mom2Isabel said...

Room for one more? Right up Isabel's alley.
(Though the commute might be a :bit: long and costly.)

Lynnie said...

I want to be Bina and Antonio! What a fun place, and such a small group of kids, just right for friendships and lots of good exploration without the need for crowd control! Enjoy those eggs...and the so much more, too!

Tisra said...

WOW!!! This jives exactly with what we attempt with homeschool. Although, as I tend to so much else (schooling isn't my only focus), it is rarely as idyllic! *Sigh* I want to come visit!

Cami said...

This place sounds like it was MADE for her! So great.

Dana said...

This is such great news! I wish we had a Bina.

Betsey said...

Idyllic is definitely the right word. What a dream.

Anonymous said...

ovialLucia, Sorry I keep missing you. I have emailed you but I don't think that you are getting email. I am going to Alabama this weekend leaving Friday. Please try calling agian tomorrow. love Mama

sara said...

This post gave me goosebumps. Yay for Camille... yay for you!

Susan said...

Lucia, it is such a joy to read all of this. I look forward to reading your posts every day!

Corinne said...

WAHOO!! Seriously, that's fantastic :)

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