the life and times of a domestic diva extraordinaire
Posted in Books on Feb 22nd, 2010
I must confess, when I finish reading a book, it often feels like I’ve lost a good friend. I miss sitting down to read that book, and I worry that none will be able to replace it.
These days it takes me the full six weeks allowed by the library to get through a book. In [...]
A week ago, I talked about some books I had ordered and my great hopes for what I was going to learn. [I was having a low moment as a mother and found myself groping for advice, any advice, that would work and help me feel more successful as a mother.] Now that I’ve had [...]
Posted in Books on Jun 15th, 2007
I got some new books today.
I mentioned a few months ago that I was getting rid of paperbacks I didn’t want anymore via www.paperbackswap.com. At the time, though, I didn’t know how I would be using my credits. I am not one to enjoy reading beat-up books, and used books that you get for free [...]
Posted in Books, Joey, Life at Our House on Jan 30th, 2007
Sleeping Baby
Joey’s waking up after only 45 minutes may be more related to only needing 16 hours of sleep a day – since he gets 12 hours at night, three or four 45 minute naps may be all he needs. Yesterday there was never any spit-up that seemed to be the cause of him waking. [...]
Posted in Books on Aug 13th, 2005
There are three books I have read (and re-read) recently that have had a significant impact on how I live my life. One is Organizing from the Inside Out by Julie Morgenstern and the other two are Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity and Ready for Anything: 52 Productivity Principles for Work and [...]