On the 21st of August, my grandmother turned 90 years old. Not too shabby, I say! Here is some trivia about the birthday girl.
- Her name is Rosinda, a Teutonic name that means famous warrior.
- Although her name is Germanic, she is Italian. Her parents immigrated to Argentina from Northern Italy in the early 1920s.(Shortly after World War I.)
- She had five pregnancies and six daughters. Her “last baby” ended up being twin girls.
- She has never been sick besides the usual seasonal illnesses, has never had surgery, takes no medication besides a multi-vitamin, and has never been hospitalized (except for giving birth).
- She lives alone.
- She is a whopping 4’10”.
- Her nicknames are Rosie, Bu, Mam�, Do�a Rosie, and Peti, which is short for petisa–a slangish word for short. (See above.)
- She has yet to meet the Mister or our sons. :(
It is my one goal to get to Argentina soon. Please, God, soon!
�Feliz Cumple, Bu!
Mom’s or dad’s side? Too cute!
My mom’s. You don’t see the resemblance a bit?
Ah, happy birthday! 4’10”?!? Now that is what you call petite! Hoping you make it to Argentina soon too!
This is so awesome! I hope to live that long! What a joy to have her around! Happy Birhtday to her!
What a wonderful lady! I’ll pray a bit harder for that special trip to Argentina …
Oh, how special. Cumpleanos a este mujer maravilla.
cool ! My dad is 92 and Mom is 87. They are a hoot. Dad’s memory is failing but he still makes me happy when he laughs. I am blessed to have them close.
What about the name “dona”?
You’re right! Off to edit… :) xo
Estoy muy emocionada y agradecida por todos los elogios, espero llegar a los 100 a�os!!! con felicidad. Besoooooooosssssssssssss.
Rosi