Everyone Loves an Italian Boy

I hate to admit it, but the cliche is still true. In NYC, I met a lot of women from around the world who were equal opportunity daters. All agree, there's just something about Italian men.

This picture says it all. I was introducing Ciccio to my friends and wanted them to understand why I was planning to marry him: his pizza skills. Before the dinner, I prepped Ciccio by reminding him the names of my friends and gave him some etiquette pointers. Somehow Ciccio took that to mean a nutella face smearing would be appropriate.  Luckily my friend Kirsten (pictured in the center) was a good sport. Look at my face though. I'm smiling, but you can see in my eyes I'm wondering "Why do I put up with this?"

Only an Italian boy could get away with such a faux pas. Actually this is what makes them irresistible. They just go for it, disregarding social norms and fears in all they do.

Ciccio eats too fast, talks too loud, and makes bold statements without thinking. It drives me nuts. On the other hand, he'll call me "pumpkin pie" in Home Depot with no reservations and tell me his deepest thoughts regarding religion.

Italian boys put it all on the table and most women will take it especially if they can have pizza too.

Another Italian Boy in America

Mothers and Fathers hide your daughters, there is another Todisco boy on the loose.  

Meet Simone or Pisello (lil pea) as we like to call him. This handsome young man is my brother-in-law. He entered the USA a couple months ago to be a Cultural Representative for Walt Disney World in Florida.  I like to think Simone was inspired by his brother's success in America and wanted his own piece of the American pie. In other words, I like to think Simone wants his own bossy blonde wife.

Life in America isn't easy though for a 20-year-old Italian import. Skydiving, 2 a.m. paintball games, girls begging to take your picture, and trips to Miami are just a few of Simone's new obligations.

It's hard when your main responsibility is to "make people's dreams come true" as Simone explained to us. With his babyface and charm, we are sure he will find a way to make this possible.