And, She Was Reading…
I’ve been reading – a lot. Right now it’s been quantity with a loose hold on quality. So far, this year I’ve gone through. In no particular order:…
In the whirlwind of motherhood, carving out “me-time” can feel like an impossible feat. Between endless diaper changes, school runs, and the constant symphony of “Mommy!”, “Mama!, “Mom!” – finding moments for pure relaxation is a distant dream. But, not only is reading fundamental, it’s fun. Dare we suggest the easiest most economical escape?
Think you can only read in uninterrupted hours, curled up with a physical book? Perish the thought. Be like Sam, Sam I am, eating his green eggs and ham everywhere. You can read here or there, in a carline, waiting for the laundry, audiobooks while cleaning, e-books while your husband is watching another docudrama on Discovery – you can read anywhere! And, no one says it has to be endless hours of reading, short bursts, a chapter here or there will give you that break too!
Reading is an essential luxury, a mental escape that fuels our creativity, empathy, and even our parenting skills. It’s a chance to travel to faraway lands without leaving the living room floor, to experience different lives, and to learn something new – all while our minds take a well-deserved break.
Treat reading as a mental spa day that nourishes your soul. Let’s ditch the guilt of taking a few moments alone and embrace the power of a good book. Share your recommendations in the comments below – let’s build a community of reading mamas!
I’ve been reading – a lot. Right now it’s been quantity with a loose hold on quality. So far, this year I’ve gone through. In no particular order:…
I realized I had never gotten around to reading the sequel to a David Wellington book that my momster had gotten me for Christmas a year (or two…
The Billionaire Book List I’m a sucker for lists, so here’s a good one from Business Insider on a topic that is near and dear to my heart…
The book is Bringing Up Bébé: One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting by Pamela Druckerman. This was a really good read. Though I wouldn’t recommend…
Everytime I go to the library we end up checking out more books. Today we checked out 29 (okay, 27, two were DVDs). One was a book for…
What should Kindergarteners read? As we approach the beginning of our Kindergarten school year I decided to compile a list of books for us to embark upon. Where…
I am bringing home a ton of things from my mom’s house. (I kept a ridiculous amount of ribbons from sports events and field days – apparently, I…
Should you Read it?: Yes J.D. Robb Doesn’t Disappoint Vengeance in Death, by J.D. Robb, is the sixth in the series. Like its predecessors it is a well…
Sail – Thanks for Reminding Me Why I Stopped Reading Patterson Should you Read it: NO. At BEST it is a 2/5. The description reeled me in,…
Let’s call it the August stack. Since it’s the first real post under this section it’s not really important how long that same stack of books has been…