Nesting

Well...on the reading front I think I am on book number 19. I just finished Until the Real Thing Comes Along by Elizabeth Berg. Very typically "chick-lit", Woman looking for love in all the wrong places, yada, yada---however the ending of this does have a twist and in my opinion it was really well written.

Aside from that I think I am in nesting hyper-drive. Yesterday I had a mini-breakdown because I didn't think one of the decorations we hung up in the babies room was "perfect"----I am assuming that once baby comes, all these minor details will not mean anything to me, until then, I am trying to relax and remember how fortunate I am.
Enjoy the day!

10

Yesterday I had a snow day. If I were a kid I would have started to jump up and down, made a big breakfast and spent the day outside and lounging about the house. As an adult, I still had to go to work, but it was a very productive day.

The even bigger news--I finished my tenth book. Ok..it was a young adult book, but I love young adult books and feel that given I am an educator, I should be reading lots of young adult literature (which I do). This book, Penny From Heaven by Jennifer L. Holm, made me laugh and it made me cry. The book is set in the 1950's, when pools were feared to cause polio and kids rode where ever they wanted to go. The story is told from Penny's point of a view, a young girl who lives her mother, Me-Me and Pa-Pa. Her father died when she was young, his family, a LARGE and Boisterous Italian family, is still very close to her, though not her mother or her mothers family. The story chronicles the food, fun and adventures of Penny as she tries to understand why the two sides of her family do not get along and why no one will discuss her father's death (all the while, dealing with the issues of being a 12 year old girl---bad perms, boys, etc.). This is a great read for any middle school student. Not only is it entertaining, it brings the reader back to a time in this countries history when not all "Americans" were treated as Americans (I am sure there could be many connections to the current world).

Enjoy the day!

Friday

Thankfully---it is Friday. Though this was a short week, it was packed. I had night meetings, early mornings and enough stress to put my already soar back into a tizzy. I am not trying to complain...I do love my job and understand that I took this job knowing that there would be times when it put me over the edge. I am just thankful for a weekend. The husband and I are going away...we will get to spend sometime alone and then will have a great dinner with family and friends. I definetly need 2 days (will....I could use more, but I will take what I can get) to not worry about or think about work.

Enjoy this Friday!

10:30

10:30 is to late for me to go to sleep, especially if I am going to wake up before 5. I wish that I were one of those people who could function only a few hours of sleep, but alas, I require 8 hours--I can make do with 7, however beyond that I am probably going to be a cranky, useless member of society.

Tonight...I will be in be by 8.
Enjoy the day!

New Moon at 5:08

Well..it is 5:08 and I am up. I have already made my coffee, emptied the dish washer and am now working on my daily goal of making sure I write!

I finished my 6th book---New Moon by Stephanie Meyer. I read the first book in the Series, Twilight because all of my students were reading it. As an educator I felt I had to read the book if all of my students were. I assumed I would not like the book...a "vampire story" did not sound like my cup of tea. However...I loved the book. It was a very quick read that captured my attention. Additionally, it is a love story, I always adore love stories! Well...again, I typically do not like to read to many books in a row by the same author, but again, my students continue to read the series, so I figure I need to at least attempt to read all four books. New Moon is second in the series. It was a bit slow at first, but I found the second half to be just as exciting, engaging and love story filled as the first book---I am glad I read it, I enjoyed it greatly and am glad I can speak with my students about the book.

And now...I need to finish checking my email before my morning walk. I can not wait for it to be light out in the morning!
Enjoy the day!

Big Day

Today is inaguration day. I am not sure I have ever really payed attention to this day--in fact I know I have given it little thought typically, I have simply recognized that it is the beginning of a new presidential era. However, today, I feel excited, I feel emotional, and I feel thankful.

Enjoy this big day!

Long Weekend

I had today off (MLK day) and a wonderful weekend as well. Saturday I did have to go to work for a bit, however the fact that I did not have to get dressed up or wake up prior to 6 am made it seem ok. After work, the husband and I went crib shopping and out to a wonderful dinner at our favorite local spot. Getting the crib felt good...it was exciting and made the impending birth our child seem that much more real.

Sunday was spent as usual, food shopping, errand running and spending time doing nothing much. It always feels good to get settled for the week ahead.

And today...well today was a gift. I was able to wash some baby clothes, read, clean, cook a nice meal, and do some "odds and ends" that I have been procrastinating.

All in all it was a wonderful weekend that is soon to be followed by a short (though very, very busy) week.
Enjoy the day!