Don't Be Cruel-ella

Driving home from the grocery store last week, I was cut off by another driver on the freeway. It wasn't anything major, but being tired and annoyed, I laid on the horn and did my best impression of an angry Italian who has just learned of a pasta strike. I yelled, I waved, I glared. My kids, of course, were in the backseat.

Later, after arriving at home, Giancarlo looked at me and said, "Mama, you are just like that wady in the puppy movie." Hmm, I thought. Puppy movie? Of course! My son must be referring to the lovely Anita in 101 Dalmatians; a genteel, nurturing, animal lover. I can see how he might think that I am just like her.

However, it seems that I was mistaken. Giancarlo explained, "No, Mama. Not that wady. You are like the crazy wady."

Crazy wady?

Yes, indeed. My son was actually referring to Cruella DeVille.

After considering this comparison further over the weekend, I must concede that maybe Giancarlo is onto something. Let's look at the facts:

1) I can sometimes get a bit agitated when driving.

(In my defense, this situation could be avoided entirely if the rest of the world would just get out of the way.)

2) I am not a huge fan of those who do not listen to me.

To say that I am intimidating is not quite accurate. I just appreciate it when people listen closely to my words and obey quickly.

3) I do like fur and leather.

Even during the current economic downturn, what girl doesn't still look with loving eyes on a bag from Marc Jacobs or Gucci? (I am even giving you the links today, ladies, so that you too may share in my love affair.)

Perhaps I should make a mid-year New Year's Resolution to try to be a bit less like Cruella. Instead, I could channel my inner, benevolent princess side...

Don't laugh. It could work.

-Francesca