April 2024

6/7/2024

Happy April,

How to describe March in one phrase....it was a lot.

The month was bookended by trips to the hospital for the Pittelli kids. The first weekend, Peter dared Sarah to swallow a penny. Well she did, and as Sandy and I were on our way to dinner, we got a text from the babysitter telling us what happened. The nurse's line told us to bring Sarah in, and sure enough, the penny was stuck in her esophagus. Luckily, with some water, quickly moved down into her intestines.

At the end of the month, Peter's hand got stuck in a closing door. Sandy took him to the emergency room (where she was recognized by the same doctor who helped Sarah only a few weeks prior). Peter ended up having a break at the tip of his right index finger. He's all wrapped up, and on the mend. But trying to slow this kid down is taking some real effort!

On St. Patrick's Day weekend, we went to Chicago and visited friends. We saw the Chicago River, which if you're not familiar, gets dyed green. Both kids (and adults) were blown away! PS - for those that know, the Wilco building is right behind us!

In the middle of the month, I was contacted by a local news channel to have a virtual interview to talk about Spring Break travel. I had a nice time chatting with the team at WKOW. Here is the link to the story. And they mention the line I put on every travel itinerary for people to the Caribbean - "Don't forget your sunscreen!"

This past spring break saw Blue Sea Vacations travelers visit Europe, sail on cruises, and relax at all-inclusive resorts. All the feedback has been positive, which warms my heart.

Part of my job is to manage expectations. I always say, "I don't want to overpromise and underdeliver". I want to help you plan your amazing vacation, however. the closer we get to the time you want to go, the more expensive it may be, and the less options will be available.

One last activity that our family has undertaken this past month has been helping Sarah with her first Girl Scout Cookie sale. She's been a champ, working cookie booths at different stores, and going door-to-door in our neighborhood. Please click the image to see her message below, and if you want to order any cookies, here is the link. If you live in the Madison, WI area, we'll deliver right to you. The digital sale ends on Sunday, 4/14.