I have decided to print out a list of Newberry Medal books, cross out the ones I have read and then read all of the ones I have not read thus far in my adult life.
The first book I am going to start reading is The Story of Mankind by Hendrik Willem van Loon. This was the first Newberry Medal book in 1922. The edition is so thick. It does have eleven chapters that have been added by John Merriman. The total number of pages including the index is 674.
I will be telling you later on what it has been like to read this book and if it is an easy read or not. It is for children, so I hope for me it is a quick read. I have noticed though that in this century the books have gotten much easier. I will tell you about those when I get there.
Have a wonderful day.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Monday, February 9, 2009
The book "Mommy Wars" by Leslie Morgan Steiner
As a stay-at-home mother I just had to read Mommy Wars, by Leslie Morgan Steiner. I wanted to get see what other mothers say about working or staying at home. I thought she chose twentysix very intersting women. These women have done many different things, like working from home, working outside the home and not working at all. I would have liked to see more stories written by mothers who did not work at all.
My children are recently three and five. I have started the blogs I have, because I would like to earn enough money so that their father does not have to work so much and he can pursue his own dreams. I guess I am now one of the work-at-home mother's even though I am only earning a couple of dollars a day. If there is anyone who knows of some good ideas where I can earn more money with my blogs it would be greatly appreciated. I grew up being able to eat all three meals with my father and I would like my children to have the same chance.
If you would like to read "Mommy Wars" go to your local library. This book was copyrighted in 2006 and published by Random House. It has 331 pages, but is a quick read. There are not as many wars in this book as you would think, the title is deceptive. Enjoy.
My children are recently three and five. I have started the blogs I have, because I would like to earn enough money so that their father does not have to work so much and he can pursue his own dreams. I guess I am now one of the work-at-home mother's even though I am only earning a couple of dollars a day. If there is anyone who knows of some good ideas where I can earn more money with my blogs it would be greatly appreciated. I grew up being able to eat all three meals with my father and I would like my children to have the same chance.
If you would like to read "Mommy Wars" go to your local library. This book was copyrighted in 2006 and published by Random House. It has 331 pages, but is a quick read. There are not as many wars in this book as you would think, the title is deceptive. Enjoy.
Friday, February 6, 2009
New pictures of tomatoes
Someone just send me a message saying they would like to see some pictures of the plants. I was planning on doing that today. I was just trying to figure out how to take them, so I don't use up all the space in Blogger. I have now figured out a good way, so we will be able to post more pictures for you.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Chives
I had to cut the chives today. I did not know they could grow so fast. I think they grew three inches since I last cut them. They do taste good. They added a lot to my grilled cheese sandwich. I am really looking forward to deciding what to do when the chives need to be cut again. Does anybody have any ideas on what to put them in? I would welcome anything. Thank you. The AeroGarden is great!!!!
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Dialogue with my son (age 5) and daughter (age 3)
Gobble to goop.
don't push me off
Gobble to goop is my favorite thing to say
Gobble to goop it is so funny
Big Bad Bruce is the story by Bill Peet
you know it is like dodah but it's not gobble to goop but its not dodah but its just really interesting goo, but its not gooboo but that is really funny but you know I love. I can stick my tongue out helloo that is not my usual voice and this is my usual voice Sis would you like to say something "gobble to goop" that is a really fun word Sis. but not as funny as me would you like to say something else "I am Sis or I am a baby" I am a brother or a baby or Abraham Lincoln "I am not Abraham Lincoln I am just a baby" A big old baby "Yeah" But I just don't want you to say gobble to goop but what is really funny is gobble to goop "I need it" do you want to say something else? "gobble to goop baby is all nagen in your house you're a baby" a big baby I see Sis but are you a baby no you are pretending to be a small, little baby that is very fun I stick my tongue out again "say gooble to goop" o.k. I'll say gobble to goop. Gobble to Goop is that what you said? "gobble to goop" So that is so funny but would you like to say something else Sis? "Yes, I am a baby that just crawls on the floor." And I am the parent with Momma and Daddy. The End "The End"
don't push me off
Gobble to goop is my favorite thing to say
Gobble to goop it is so funny
Big Bad Bruce is the story by Bill Peet
you know it is like dodah but it's not gobble to goop but its not dodah but its just really interesting goo, but its not gooboo but that is really funny but you know I love. I can stick my tongue out helloo that is not my usual voice and this is my usual voice Sis would you like to say something "gobble to goop" that is a really fun word Sis. but not as funny as me would you like to say something else "I am Sis or I am a baby" I am a brother or a baby or Abraham Lincoln "I am not Abraham Lincoln I am just a baby" A big old baby "Yeah" But I just don't want you to say gobble to goop but what is really funny is gobble to goop "I need it" do you want to say something else? "gobble to goop baby is all nagen in your house you're a baby" a big baby I see Sis but are you a baby no you are pretending to be a small, little baby that is very fun I stick my tongue out again "say gooble to goop" o.k. I'll say gobble to goop. Gobble to Goop is that what you said? "gobble to goop" So that is so funny but would you like to say something else Sis? "Yes, I am a baby that just crawls on the floor." And I am the parent with Momma and Daddy. The End "The End"
Monday, February 2, 2009
Tomatoes
The tomatoes are getting bigger. Two of them are about an inch tall and the other one is around an inch. I will be posting pictures later this week. They did seem to grow over night last night. I am hoping that once the roots reach the water they will really start growing. Enjoy your weather around the world.
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