October 28th, 2010 — 5:44pm
Last week, after 40 weeks and 2 days, Baby Girl James was born. She’s the cutest little cupcake, and my husband and I are ecstatic. Her big brother, however, is on the fence about whether he approves of the new addition to our family. My mother says it took me two years to forgive her for the birth of my sister, so maybe it runs in the family.
While I don’t have a ton of time to read these days, I started a book in the hospital before delivering the Cupcake– The Kalahari Typing School for Men by Alexander McCall Smith (the fourth book in the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series). I’ve really enjoyed every book in the series so far, and it’s the perfect light-but-not-too-light read.
Meanwhile, I’m re-honing my skills in typing with one hand, and pretty much doing everything else with one hand while holding a baby with the other, too. Oh–and I’m also discovering the wonders of late-late-late night television when up for feedings. Who knew the Tonight Show re-runs at 3a.m.?
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October 14th, 2010 — 10:35am
Ugh. I woke up this morning at 4a.m. and couldn’t fall back asleep. Hate when that happens. I finally gave up, started eating peanut butter out of the jar, and cracked open a new book. I grabbed The Merlot Murders by new-to-me author, Ellen Crosby.
I’m enjoying it so far, which is saying a lot considering I was reading at 4 a.m. A murder mystery set on a vineyard. . . that’s right up my alley.
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October 3rd, 2010 — 12:26pm
Two weeks since my last blog post–yikes! Sorry about that. I’ve been a bit busy these days, professionally and personally. Writing-wise, I’ve started Book 5, which is tentatively titled About That Night. I’ve also been working on a project involving my books that I hope to be able to share more details about soon. And I’ve started working with a designer to re-do my website, something I’m very excited about!
Personally, well, I’ve been running around getting ready for Baby Girl James, and also trying to prepare the Little Guy for life as a big brother. We’ll see how that goes over. . .
I’ve been on great reading stretch these days. Last week, I read Silent in the Grave by Deanna Raybourn, which I really enjoyed. And two days ago, I picked up The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.
Needless to say, I’m already finished with the book. And since I’m not a fast reader, that’s saying a lot. Count me in as one of the many, many people who loved it–I’ve already ordered the second book in the series, Catching Fire.
Television-wise, I’m working my way through the third season of True Blood (I know, I’m behind), and the new season of Dexter has started. So far, I’m on the fence about what I think about both shows.
How about you? Reading/watching/up to anything fun?
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Last week, after 40 weeks and 2 days, Baby Girl James was born. She’s the cutest little cupcake, and my husband and I are ecstatic. Her big brother, however, is on the fence about whether he approves of the new addition to our family. My mother says it took me two years to forgive her for the birth of my sister, so maybe it runs in the family.
Meanwhile, I’m re-honing my skills in typing with one hand, and pretty much doing everything else with one hand while holding a baby with the other, too. Oh–and I’m also discovering the wonders of late-late-late night television when up for feedings. Who knew the Tonight Show re-runs at 3a.m.?
