Imagine moving across the ocean, where the rhythm of life dances to a different beat, where family dinners linger into the night, and where children's laughter fills the piazzas well past sunset. This is the reality for Sarah L. Thompson, an American mother navigating the beautiful yet complex terrain of raising her children in Italy.

Unlike the structured routines she was accustomed to in the United States, Thompson found herself adapting to a culture where bedtimes stretch to the brink of midnight and meals are a fresh, daily endeavor. Through her eyes, we embark on a journey into the heart of Italian family life, exploring the nuances that both challenge and enrich the expatriate experience.