You know how when you're humiliated in the grocery store when your child is throwing a tantrum and there's always an older woman there ready to offer advice? I actually don't...very much. My friends tell me about the nerve of some people to butt in, etc.
One of the first things I picked up as a parent is "avoid eye contact" in public places. Plus, I think after years of being married to MY husband, I have mastered a look that screams "don't even think about talking to me right now."
Having said ALL that, I'm soliciting unsolicited advice for two things:
1) I really, REALLY need to find another good book, preferably series, so that I will stop hearing vampire voices in my head, and
2) I really need to hear from the mommy crowd with kids in school. I'm finding it increasingly more difficult to carve out one-on-one time with each of my kids on a daily basis (prior to bedtime). There's just SO MUCH STUFF! What are you guys doing?
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Rachel the Great -
After my SIL read the Twiglight books (her FIRST READING endeavors EVER) she called me begging for a book recommendation that had the same elements - love story, suspense, the unbelievable. I recommended to her "The Count of Monte Christo". Don't think of the movie - read the book. If you can handle some period reading - it is one of the best page turners I've ever picked up. Even the Hubby read until late in the night and loved it.
As far as parenting - I too struggle w/ the daily one on one time, which is why we've instituted the new date night thing (see my blog). But I do make it a point to pull each kid aside and find out about their day at school. At least we're having a 5-10 minute convo each day.
You're amazing and doing great I'm sure!
so, are we on for lunch tomorrow? jason's at 11:30?
I think it's hard for you because your kids are still small...like for me it's easy I will just take one of them with my even if it's just to the store so I can talk with them one on one.
I think it's hard to do it every single day. I think a date night works really good...just take a different kid every week.
I just realized I am signed in as Hunter and if I change it I will loose everything I just typed just know it isn't Hunter it's Jessie....
Counting the days till we get to see you!
We do date night...or rather, we've done date night...but with a hubby on 100% travel right now...it's near impossible. UGH. You know what they say about the pavement on the road to hell...
Thank you for the Count suggestion. I'm not sure I can deal with period reading (educated in Cali - happy to spell my own name). But I do LOVE that story. I may just try it out. Thank you again - I really value your suggestions!!!
Yeah, the one-on-one thing is bound to be darn near impossible with no hubby around. BTW, I thought it was so adorable the other night when I called and you were playing Checkers with Lucy. Don't discredit the small things like that--- "out of small things proceedeth that which is great."
As for book recommendations, I got a few from Kerri Barnes today--- I shared my same plight with her, my need to move on. I'll bring them tomorrow.
who said moving on? this is just a break. Not a break up... (from Edward, I mean Twilight).
once again, evidence that edward really is the ultimate man. i'm not even jealous to hear that you, too, have a "relationship" with my boyfriend. so much love!!
finally catching up on blogs! 8 more days, can't wait
Try the Gemma Doyle series. They were really great and there are three books. You can google Gemma Doyle to find more info.
If you're playing checkers with Lucy you're further along than you think. I'm going to agree with your friend Heidi. Especially with no husband around to balance things out.
Can't wait to see you! When you get some more book suggestions pass them along.
Rachel you crack me up! You make me looks not as obsessed and I didn't know that was possible. I have been reading cheesy Nicholas Sparks books to help with the addiction. I just finished "A Walk to Remember" if you haven't seen the movie already I recommend the book. Its so much better and so sweet. Very clean.
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