And, here we are facing December. I am plowing through Cutting for Stone, but I must admit it’s rather slow going. Also, I’ve allowed myself to get caught up in the glory of the Harry Potter books again, so there is that. Let’s not focus on my shortcomings, numerous as they may be, though. Instead, suggest a book for me…
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Four Months
Ella, Oh, you are one cute little thing. Your dad and I just cannot get enough of you. You are so much more interactive now, smiling and laughing and responding in ways that blow our minds. You learned to roll, much to your pleasure sine you no longer are forced to stay on your stomach. You are not a fan…
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No Need to Think Hard About What I’m Grateful For
Would You Rather
I know, I know, the “Would You Rather”s tend to belong squarely in Bart’s camp and generally I get mega-stressed out when he asks me “Would You Rather” questions. I think he probably views this as one of my greatest shortcomings as a wife. Moving on. . . Kayla (she has a new blog. . .check it out) and I…
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Mirror Mirror: A Book of Reversible Verse by Marilyn Singer and Josee Massee
I love a clever book. And Mirror Mirror: A Book of Reversible Verse is a clever book. This collection of fairy tale poems delights me every time I read it. Each page of Mirror Mirror has two poems about a certain fairy tale. The catch is that the second poem is the same as the first, just starting with the…
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