Last weekend, Erin laid on her bed for over 4 hours on Saturday AND Sunday afternoons to finish books. I totally get that girl. I read ravenously all of my growing up years. Even now, if I’m not careful, I’ll lose an entire afternoon in whatever I’m currently reading. I get most of my books...
Category: Books and Stories
Recommended Chapter Books
Yesterday, I offered some suggestions for picture books we’ve loved. Today, we’ll move to chapter books. Obviously, we enjoy the usual: Harry Potter, Encyclopedia Brown, the Dogman series, and My Weird School books. The girls, in particular, have enjoyed the Puppy Place and Magic Tree House series as well. We’ve also enjoyed the Mrs....
Nine Picture Books We Loved
I decided it was time to do a book blog. Since, you know, we read a lot in our house. A lot. And, because I can, I’m starting with some of our favorite picture books, old and new. (Chapter books to come later). Duck Duck Dinosaur by Kallie George This is a fun, quick...
You are a Brave Mom
Did you know that? You are. Really. It may not feel like it sometimes. I don’t feel like it’s true very much. But honestly, the very nature of parenthood means staring the unknown, potentially heart-wrenching future in the face and doing.it.anyway. For us, brave looks like the start of Kindergarten. My twins got on...
Grief Observed – A Book Review
I read the book in a single day…quite a feat when you realize that I have four preschoolers and never get to read more than a few paragraphs, much less a whole book. But this book is one of the few that must be read entirely. You must know the end. You have to...