Amelia has taken to asking us to “read.” Sometimes she wants you to read to her, but often she will hand out books to everyone in the room and then sit down with her own book and say “read, book.” She wants everyone to read their own book while she reads her own book. Amelia [...]
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Clara Jane
Posted in Books, Giveaway, baby, friends & family on May 5th, 2010
And now we are four. Clara Jane arrived on April 30, 2010 at 4:20 pm, five days past her due date. I was scheduled for induction on May 3 but since there was a slight deceleration in Clara’s heart rate during my non-stress test on Friday morning, the doctors decided it would be better to [...]
My mom says some days are like that. Even in Australia
Posted in Books, baby, friends & family on Mar 2nd, 2010
One of my favourite books as a kid (or at least one I remember most vividly) was Judith Viorst’s Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. Even though the illustrations are black and white, Amelia loves it too and often pulls it off the shelf for us to read. Today I think [...]
Last chance to win a copy of The History of Love for the February book giveaway. Tell me your favourite love story in the comments to be entered to win.
The past few days, Amelia has had a hard time falling asleep at naptime. I’m not sure whether she is getting more teeth (the usual reason for her having a tough time napping), going through a growth spurt, or something else. Luckily, she’s not upset by being left alone in her room to “rest.” Rather, [...]
Love is the theme of this month’s book giveaway for one obvious reason. Also, I happen to have two copies of this month’s book, The History of Love. I can’t believe I’m admitting this but I actually bought a hardcover version, read it and then when I saw the softcover version in the bookstore a [...]
Using random.org’s random generator, the book giveaway winner is commenter #5: Bre, who said: Because there are too many textbooks and not enough “literature for leisure” type books on my bookshelf. :) BTW I loved going to the library growing up. Hope you girls have fun! xo Congrats, Bre! Assuming you haven’t read Bel Canto, [...]
Book giveaway reminder
Posted in Books on Feb 2nd, 2010
As I mentioned recently, in honour of Canada’s Family Literacy Day (last Wednesday) I am giving away a book. Go to last week’s post and comment if you want a chance to win it. I’ll be choosing someone at random on Friday. I also aim to have reviews of some recent books sent by Penguin [...]
Today is Family Literacy Day in Canada. I, for one, didn’t know this “holiday” existed until I read it on meli-mello’s blog (she’s having some giveaways so you should head over to visit). In celebration, Amelia and I are going to go get a library card at our local branch this afternoon. I am also [...]
Six books for $100
Posted in Books on Jan 5th, 2010
In recent years, our family has essentially given up giving presents between adults – opting instead to donate money to a charity that one of us selects each year. This year it was Right To Play. However, despite not exchanging gifts, I still managed to find myself $150 richer in gift cards for that big-box [...]