May. 17, 2008 - What I *think* I'll be reading...
always have good intentions but have a hard time finishing books. I think part of it is our bedtime routine, its not a kiss you bye-bye routine, I get in the bed with my children, we talk, pray, read and well, most nights I fall asleep in the bed. They love it, being all cuddly with Mommy and I will continue to do this as its cozy time for us, but I admit, once in a while I kind of wish I had my very own time before I went to bed where I can read... but that is just going to have to wait a few more years. In the meantime, I need to find better ways to get in my reading time during the day. Before they wake up, quiet time, etc.
Well, here are the books on my list:
* Safely Home by Tom Eldredge, very interesting book about Greek and Hebrew mindsets. I am almost done with this book. I can't wait to blog about this book! Its quite interesting and he's introduced me to new ideas that I'm enjoying mulling over. Think humanism vs. god-centered.
* Parents and Children, Vol 2 by Charlotte Mason (I did not realize that CM wrote so much about inspiring our children, I can't wait to read her ideas on this). Due date: by the new school year
* God's Appointed Times by Barney Kasdan (biblical holidays are not Jewish holidays, they are His holidays. For example: Lev 23:2, in speaking to the children of Israel (which consisted of a mixed multitude as many different peoples left Egypt in the Exodus)...the feasts of the Lord, which you shall proclaim to be holy convocations, these are My feasts). Due Date: work it in, not long so it should go quickly
* The Self-Sufficient Suburban Garden by Jeff Ball (he has a 5 yr plan on how to get your garden growing enough to feed your family year round, without overwhelming you). Due date: want to try get this done before summer ends as I want to get busy planning and diagramming so I can hopefully narrow down his time frame from 5 yrs to 2-3 yrs.
* Raising Maidens of Virtue by Stacy McDonald (for my upcoming gathering of moms on raising DDs and DSs. I'm not sure of the time frame as to when this meeting will be. A key player who I would love to attend (wiser mom w/ older daughters) has some limitations schedule wise, so I'm trying to work around that, as I highly value her input). Due date: beginning of June
* soooo many other books I'd love to put here! My bookshelves are bursting at the seams with books just begging to be read...
Looking over my list, I see no classical fiction. Not a lot of time for fiction right now I guess. Oh well, maybe once I get some of these books knocked out I can shorten my "practical" list and start thinking about 'fun' reading.
