- Seventy-six comments and counting – I’m still getting book suggestions, and by all means, keep ‘em coming! Thanks to everyone who came out of the woodwork and shared their favourite titles with me. I’ve started My Sister’s Keeper, because Picoult's name came up a few times and I happened to have that book here, but as soon as I have a kid-free moment I’m going to hit a fabulous used bookstore in my hometown. It’s tiny and cramped and stacked from floor to ceiling with books…I have spent many an afternoon there, lost in titles and spines. Thanks to your recommendations my shortlist includes Water for Elephants, The Pillars of the Earth and A Thousand Splendid Suns.
- Earlier this year I read a book to review for The Parentblogger’s Network, a book that drew me in, gripped me and inspired me. My review is up, along with details on how to win a copy, so check it out.
- I’m talking about sibling relationships over at Ask Mama T today, specifically sibling relationships when one has a genetic disorder. Great questions, honest answers. It’s worth a look.
And to wind things up, a few sound bytes…courtesy of Oliver:
“When I grow up I want to be a monster!”
“I just peed in my pants. I want to give you a hug.”
“I can’t kiss you, Mummy. Your face is gross.”
“Good morning, balls!”
“Give me a kiss first. Then you can play with my eyes.” ~ Dave, to Oliver
Happy Monday, guys.
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I want to grow up to be Dave. My CD cover is the envy of all my friends.
February 11th, 2008
Ah, Oliver! No updates on Chewy starting on fire again?!???
February 11th, 2008
Happy monday love.
I was thinking of you this morning actually, I was at the gym and I was listening to some Stadium Arcadium.
February 11th, 2008
You must hug me while I wear urine soaked clothing, but I cannot kiss you if your face is gross.
Perfect toddler logic.
February 11th, 2008
Oliver cracks me up.
February 11th, 2008
Here’s a good book suggestion for you. The Memory Keeper’s Daughter by Kim Edwards. Good read, thought provoking themes of love, redemption and all that good stuff.
February 11th, 2008
happy Monday right back at you!
LOL @ I can’t kiss you, your face is gross.
Kids.
February 11th, 2008
“Good morning, balls!”
Are you sure this was Oliver? Sounds like Dave to me.
February 11th, 2008
It doesn’t look like anyone has recommended The Shadow of the Wind. If you have time to listen to this one on tape, the narrator has the most lovely voice.
February 11th, 2008
I also meant to recommend Goodreads. I’ve gotten several good recommendation from friends there.
February 11th, 2008
i always tell the husband i can’t kiss him because his face is gross. hahaha.
February 11th, 2008
Hehe :) What a boy!
February 11th, 2008
“Tidbits” always sounds a bit naughty to me. Good reads, all of these. Have fun!
February 11th, 2008
I have another for you. “Blackbird” and “Still Waters” by Jennifer Lauck. memoirs you won’t put down or forget. I am reading her thrid one now, “Show Me the Way”.
ox :)
February 12th, 2008
Have you signed up for PaperbackSwap? It’s AMAZING!! Here’s the link…
http://www.paperbackswap.com/index.php
It’s where I get all of my books now. :)
February 12th, 2008
Happy Mon, err, shit, Tuesday darling.
Jodi Picoult is FAB.U.LOUS.
♥
February 12th, 2008
“Give me a kiss first. Then you can play with my eyes.” Ah, the love.
February 12th, 2008
I suggest you do what I do: Tell everyone you read things like Pema Chodron, Deepak Chopra and the like. Then, proceed to pick up exclusively 1960s paperback British romance novels by Mary Stewart. They are campily delicious. They will make you say, “Hello, balls!”
February 12th, 2008
I *heart* your soundbytes. :)
February 12th, 2008
Hey Mama T i have read your blog for years but have never commented until now so here i am de-lurking :) umm also thanks for the intro to Tink and redneck mommy yay!! i just wanted to say that Jodie Picoult’s books are amazing but you will end up not being able to put them down until you have finished and Boy will you cry. i read my sisters keeper in about 4 hours and didnt even move during all that time -no kids though :( and Dante’s tenth is very good too. i am just about to read another of her books envy something i forget but anyway i do love your blog
February 12th, 2008
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