Will it really be September tomorrow? I’m not ready to give up summer, but I am looking forward to cozying up on the porch swing with a good read, my quilt and hot coffee.
Speaking of good reads, I’m sharing my favorite reads of August- both books and blog posts.
Books
The Nightingale– I stayed up way too late several nights because I could not put this one down. It’s the story of World War II through the eyes of two French sisters. Beautiful story!
God Is Able– Better buy your own copy in paperback, because it will likely be highlighted, notes filling margins and favorite page corners turned down by the time you finish!
Blog Posts
I left my heart in Myers Quad– If you are a mom, this post will wreck you in the very best possible way. Get the tissues. “Growing up is hard. Mostly on the parents.”
Seriously, read it. Then bookmark it to read again when your baby really does grow up and leave the nest.
Summer Story ’15 {Exhale}– Exhale, let go… A reminder I needed. Embrace the imperfection!
Study: Children Are 800% Worse When Their Mothers Are In The Room – I had to laugh at this spoof study after seeing it floating all over social media. But then, this post, summed up my feelings on the matter perfectly.
And then, carseats… I love this Mom’s post about carseat safety, and how we should do better when we know better.
I know firsthand. I turned my first baby forward facing BEFORE her first birthday at barely 20 pounds… hoping she’d cry less in the car. Baby number 6 is now 21 months and WAY over 20 lbs, yet still rear-facing. As tempting as it is to make that big boy step and turn him around- I just don’t. I can’t control what happens to us, I can’t prevent a crash. But I can do my best to make sure everyone in my car is as safe as possible. It’s not living scared…it’s living smart!
What were your favorite reads this month? I’d love to hear them!
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