Update: My mom called to correct my memory. Apparently I was 4 or 5 when I got my first library card. Once we learned to tie our shoes, my mom took me and my siblings in to get our own library cards. This very grown-up card was our reward for learning a life skill. This … Continue reading Reading Aloud
Books
Library Trip
Henley and I took our first trip to the library a few days ago. The actual trip was pretty uneventful. Henley slept, I lugged around her carseat, picked out a few children's books, and one book for me. Getting back to the car was a bit more of an adventure. Two hands are simply not … Continue reading Library Trip
Book Review: My Story
Last week I spent three, anxiety-filled days reading Elizabeth Smart's book entitled My Story. While it was a fascinating, gripping read, I would not recommend the book to anyone else, particularly anyone with children. Here's why: 1. Her abduction and following nine months of rape, captivity, indoctrination, and abuse were truly horrible, evil events caused by … Continue reading Book Review: My Story
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