Books!!

I decided to make a list of books, mainly so I can remember, but also so you can get to know me a bit better.

What I have read in the last 2 years.
This is an eclectic list. The majority of this list were reads for my book club and the rest are just ones I decided to read. B = Book Club

The Way We Live Now by Anthony Trollope
B - The Brothers Karamazov (well, I didn't finish it completely)
B - Expecting Adam
The Devil Wears Prada
B - The Bean Trees
B - A Severe Mercy
B - Old Men at Midnight This is my least favourite on the list. I don't recommend it.
B - Enders Game
The #1 Ladies Detective Agency
The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks
The Wedding by Nicholas Sparks
Stepping Heavenward
Beyond Gates of Splendour


What I would like to read (a short and manageable list, of course there are many more):

Cranford by Elizabeth Gaskell
Middlemarch by George Elliot
No Name by Wilkie Collins
The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins (a page-turner mystery)

What I'm currently reading:
At Home in Mitford


Next 2 books for bookclub:
Jayber Crow by Wendall Berry
Bold SpiritPin It

One of my favourite artists

Jessie Willcox-Smith. Seeing her work gives me a warm fuzzy feeling. An interesting biography can be found here. So interesting that she never had children of her own.

Here are some of my favourites:
Moonbeams
Sweet and Low
Books in WinterPin It

Another snow day

So, it snowed yesterday. It also hailed. Very cold overnight (for this part of the world).

All the schools were cancelled today (eyes rolling). Community Bible Study is cancelled whenever school is. So, I had to scramble to find something to do today. I couldn't handle the whole day at home. We went to Spartan Gym which has an indoor "playground." I called first to check it was open. We were the only ones there for the first 30 minutes! Another boy and his mom joined us eventually.

People are such weenies around here when it comes to snow. Yes, the roads can be slippery but just slow down and be careful.Pin It

I just threw out 2 dozen freshly baked cookies

No, I'm not on some radical self-deprivation diet. No, they weren't burnt.

Can you guess why? Well, since I have about 3 readers of my blog, I won't wait for guesses. :)

I made oatmeal raisin cookies tonight. I used Crisco in the ingredients (because it was listed in a Betty Crocker recipe and I trust those) and I think it was way past its expiration date. What a horrible taste! It also stunk up the house. Not like our house needs any new nasty smells (2 boys in diapers, need I say more)!

I will need a new recipe. Poor A will be disappointed. He helped me make the cookies and he was in the bath (then going to bed) when I tested the cookies. Too bad I couldn't get some delivered overnight.Pin It

Last movie I saw

It was so romantic. The best scene is at the birthday party when Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves dance and then take FOREVER to have a "stolen" kiss.

It was very clean. Just a couple examples of bad language.

I did have a hard time figuring out the time line (2 years running simultaneously).Pin It

Links to share

If you have some time to kill or just trying to keep your sanity while the kids play near you, check this out.

I also like this one
since I love vintage childrens' books.Pin It

Our New Years Eve

Went to a small party at Colette's house. Other families with kids there. A didn't like the rambunctious kids. C caused a bit of a stir when he unrolled the toilet paper onto the floor. I did get to talk to another adult for a while which was an accomplishment.

On our way out to the car the moon was shining brightly and we got C to say Night Night Moon. He kept saying it in the car and zonked out.

We got home about 9:45 pm and DH was able to take his coat off and transfer him into his bed without waking him.

DH and I watched lame TV. DH fell asleep before midnight. I woke him up to kiss at midnight.

We read the kids' calendars from last year this morning. (I write down their milestones or the things that make us laugh). Fun to remember all the things they did/said.Pin It