I’m a little bit of a Jane Austin nerd. Pride and Prejudice is on the short list of books I’ve read more than 3 times (it’s a very short list), so when I heard about Jo Baker’s Longbourn — a look at the world of Pride and Prejudice from the bottom up — I had to read it. (From Goodreads)… Read More
Archives for January 2014
Book of Notes
My best friend had a birthday. I wanted to give her something special (and to make her feel special). I knew I wanted to make her something, but being 8 months pregnant, I didn’t have much energy after spending all day working and kid wrangling. After scouring Pinterest, I started falling in love with the book of notes/letters I… Read More
5 on Friday
(1) My new favorite picture. After basically not wanting anything to do with Oliver at the hospital, we came home and Drew is in love. (2) This article. Basically, um, yes. (3) Third kid, first “real” crib. (4) No one reminds you that when you bring a new baby home, the other kids instantly are grown-up. And that’s been a… Read More
What I’m Reading
title: Balanced author: Tricia Goyer genre: Non-Fiction thoughts: Amazing. If you are a WAHM you need this book!!!
A Name
Oliver didn’t start out as Oliver. In fact, Oliver wasn’t anywhere on our list. We had 3 others (two family names and a (shocking) non-family name), but we really couldn’t decide which name we liked best. So, doing what anyone would do, we just decided to wait. Fast forward to November and the Florida trip. On the way home, discussing… Read More
What I’m Reading
title: The Healer’s Apprentice author: Melanie Dickerson genre: YA Fiction thoughts: This is actually a very well read book. That being said, it also falls into my “bubble gum” category. Easy to figure the plot out, no crazy big surprises, but that’s perfectly fine with me.
Workspace Wednesday
What’s your workspace look like today?