20 November 2012
15 November 2012
The Great Goodreads Race
Last December, for some reason now unfathomable to me, I set a goal of reading 75 books this year. Each time I log in to Goodreads (which hasn't been often) I see a statistic on my sidebar telling me how many books I am behind if I am to meet my goal by the end of the year, resulting in me logging into Goodreads even less often.
Occasionally I consider inputting all of the children's books I read to the little man every day, which would wrap the whole thing up nice and easy, but I know that those were not what I intended when I set the goal, so I just can't. So, I face the fact that with a baby who needs perhaps more of my attention than might be the norm, a wonderful husband who has traveled just enough to make things interesting, and a sleep schedule which rarely includes more than three hours at a stretch, I have fallen dreadfully short of my goal this year. More often than not, my desire for a nap has prevailed over my desire for a nice quiet read.
For some reason, falling short on this really REALLY bothers me. Perhaps it is because I have given so much of myself to my calling, to my family, to my research for the little man, and haven't much oomph left to do anything for myself this year. But whatever the reason, I need to try to meet my goal after all. Call me overly ambitious, but if you count the 5 or 6 books I'm partially done with (such a bad habit of mine to always begin another before I am done with the first), 37 books by the end of December doesn't sound that bad, right? :)
At the moment, I happen to be surrounded by family, which helps with the little one's demands on my time, and I have free access to my baby sister's kindle. If ever there was a sign that I can do this, that is it. So, a few days ago I began my Great Goodreads Race. As of this morning I need to complete 37 books before the end of December. Wish me luck!
Occasionally I consider inputting all of the children's books I read to the little man every day, which would wrap the whole thing up nice and easy, but I know that those were not what I intended when I set the goal, so I just can't. So, I face the fact that with a baby who needs perhaps more of my attention than might be the norm, a wonderful husband who has traveled just enough to make things interesting, and a sleep schedule which rarely includes more than three hours at a stretch, I have fallen dreadfully short of my goal this year. More often than not, my desire for a nap has prevailed over my desire for a nice quiet read.
For some reason, falling short on this really REALLY bothers me. Perhaps it is because I have given so much of myself to my calling, to my family, to my research for the little man, and haven't much oomph left to do anything for myself this year. But whatever the reason, I need to try to meet my goal after all. Call me overly ambitious, but if you count the 5 or 6 books I'm partially done with (such a bad habit of mine to always begin another before I am done with the first), 37 books by the end of December doesn't sound that bad, right? :)
At the moment, I happen to be surrounded by family, which helps with the little one's demands on my time, and I have free access to my baby sister's kindle. If ever there was a sign that I can do this, that is it. So, a few days ago I began my Great Goodreads Race. As of this morning I need to complete 37 books before the end of December. Wish me luck!
13 November 2012
Postcard for Mr. Clean: keyboards
Here's a note from the cute little man:
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As you can imagine, there were a few delighted giggles to go with it. Also, please note that he is such a smart little fella that he actually spelled swaps. I am sure it was absolutely intentional on his part. :)
I'm not sure which keyboard he is more fond of - that one or this one.
10 November 2012
09 November 2012
Postcard for Mr. Clean: double trouble
Riding with a buddy makes everything better. Wish you could have seen it!
We miss you!
One week to go!
Love,
Your little family
08 November 2012
Postcard for Mr. Clean: speedy
Round and round and round he goes,
Stepping so fast he falls on his nose.
Then up once more, and away, hooray!
This table is just the right height for play.
07 November 2012
Better Late than Never - Memorial Day 2012
[Arlington National Cemetery]
In observance of Memorial Day at Arlington, a flag is placed in front of each gravesite.
I spent most of the morning pretty misty. It was both humbling and overwhelming to see a representation of the number of lives spent in service to our country.
In addition to the flags, Veterans groups, support groups, and florists band together to give each guest two roses to lay at a headstone as they walk through the cemetery.
God Bless America.
In observance of Memorial Day at Arlington, a flag is placed in front of each gravesite.
I spent most of the morning pretty misty. It was both humbling and overwhelming to see a representation of the number of lives spent in service to our country.
In addition to the flags, Veterans groups, support groups, and florists band together to give each guest two roses to lay at a headstone as they walk through the cemetery.
04 November 2012
Postcard for Mr. Clean: Leafy
We miss you!
Love,
Your Little Family
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