Books For My Mother (And Maybe For Yours If Yours Is Also Amazing)
Two months ago, my mother asked me for a list of books that would be fun, thought provoking, and new to her. She's an avid reader with excellent taste, so I couldn't just phone this in. Also, I've gotten really great at procrastinating and passing the buck this summer so...yeah...it's September now. In an attempt to not sound like a horrible daughter, I have texted her some excellent suggestions every time she sends me panicked messages from the library.
Hope Revisited :: From the Archives
These days when hope seems so ephemeral and impossible, I need the reminder that when our hope is deferred, we choose to love.
Book Empathy
This week, I plowed through all eleven of Louise Penny's Chief Inspector Gamache books and did my best to not drive the librarians insane by insisting that they help me track them all down. In order. Immediately. I may or may not have acted a little like an escaped psych patient.
Taking Credit
Tonight at dinner, both the twins told me "thank you for the meal" without being prompted, there was actual conversation that consisted of more than "Please chew with your mouth closed", and everyone took second helpings of salad.
Today after a spontaneous and fun picnic lunch, both twins threw massive tantrums, there was a water spitting war, and I lost my temper with the entire family (myself included).
The Whole Picture
Let me begin by saying: this is not a book post. So if you are one of the habitual few who like to skip those (I will name no names--but I know who you are...), keep reading. It only starts with a book. I promise.
Book Nostalgia
I've spent the week back at Plumfield with Jo March Bhaer and her little men.
Peace Behind Me
This was the chair I sat in at my parents' for meals. With a twin on either side, meals can sometimes be exciting, even with a hearty level of back up from the Man who was also overseeing the big boys.
Community (and the Improvement of my Mind by Extensive Reading)
This week I blew through the Mother-Daughter Book Club series by Heather Vogel Frederick. You may not have a thing for YA lit, but seriously, they were so cute. And I actually learned new things as well! Which was beyond fun for me. The Man mocked me endlessly for reading books about people reading books…
The Beatles, the Bible, and Discharging Bowels
There are a lot of great stories in the Bible (and a couple really creepy ones--let's be honest), but one of my all time favorites is found in the book of Judges, chapter 3 to be precise. It's the story of Ehud…
In Which the Allergies Runneth Over
It has been the week of allergies. I am still in denial because I don't have allergies, but now that I'm on an allergy medication as well as two different eye drops, I think I should acknowledge the truth and move on.
One Moment
There was a moment this week my sister wanted to slow down and grab hold of a memory with both hands so that she wouldn't forget how perfect it was…
Bucket Lists and Babies
I hit a major goal on my bucket list this week. It was kind of a big deal for me, but also sometimes we need to remind others that there is life after kids.