I am linking up to the Sunday Post hosted by Kim of Caffeinated Book Reviewer and The Sunday Salon (TSS) hosted by Deb Nance of Readerbuzz where participants recap our week, talk about what we are reading, share any new books that have come our way, and whatever else we want to talk about. I am also linking It's Monday! What Are you Reading? hosted by Kathryn of Book Date where readers talk about what they have been, are and will be reading.
Just a quick post to check in and say hello. We dropped my mom off at the airport this morning. She is on her way to check on my Great Aunt who is in the hospital with double pneumonia. She has a heart condition as well, and so the situation is extra precarious. My mom is going to help out her aunt and my aunt's partner, who has Alzheimer's.
We have a busy week ahead, including Family Night for incoming freshman at the local high school Mouse will be attending. This past week, she met with the high school counselor to discuss class options for the upcoming school year, and she will turn in her choices the end of this week. I cannot believe she's going to be in high school soon. I am not ready to be the mom of a high schooler!
What have you been up to? I hope you are well!
This week I finished reading The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett (you can read my review here) and The Reformatory by Tananarive Due (review to come), both book club picks for this month, one for the Mystery Book Club and the other for the Historical Fiction Book Club. We had a great discussion in both groups--everyone had only good things to say about the books.
I currently am about half way through The Serial Killer's Guide to Marriage by Asia MacKay. It had a bit of a slow start, but has picked up considerably. I am enjoying it so far!
What are you reading right now? Is it something you would recommend?
Posts on the blog you may have missed:
Where I share what everyone else in my family is reading
~ Mouse's Current Reads ~
Dark Moon, Shallow Sea by David R. Slayton
Horror Collectors: The Cursed Game of Tag, Vol. 2 by Midori Sato, Norio Tsuruta, and Yon
~ Anjin's Current Reads ~
Spy x Family, Vol. 13 by Tatsuya Endo
Godot Engine 4.3 documentation (a game development engine)
~ My Mom's Current Read ~
Have you read any of these books? If so, what did you think?
Following in the footsteps of Deb of Readerbuzz - With all the worries and stressors in life,
I want to highlight some of the good, even the seemingly small stuff.
2. A crown fell out one day this past week (that's not the pawsitive part). I expected to be told I would have to wait a few days or longer to get in to see the dentist, but they were able to take me in the same day! Not only that, but the dentist was able to re-cement my crown in, and so I did not need to get a new one made. I saved money and got the problem taken care of right away!
3. Playing Mario Kart with Mouse. She almost always beats me, but we have fun playing together.
I hope you have a great week! Let me know what you have been reading!
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How exciting that Mouse is going to high-school next year! I sort of wish I could go back and do those years again with my kids, they were so much fun. I hope your great aunt is ok, sending positive thoughts.
ReplyDeleteTammy - I hope it will be a good experience for her. I hated high school, and want so much for her to have a better experience. My great aunt is doing much better, thank you.
DeleteA positive dentist experience--gotta love that! How is Mouse going to high school in the Fall? Other people's kids always make me realize how quickly life if speeding by.
ReplyDeleteHelen - I really hate going to the dentist and so this appointment was noteworthy for not being terrible. Haha. I always has that same though when I hear about my coworkers kids--they all seem to grow up so fast. Thank you for visiting!
DeleteGoing to high school is a big milestone. Who could be ready to be the mother of a highschooler?
ReplyDeleteMae - I remember when I first sent her off to kindergarten. It feels too soon for high school. Haha. Thank you for stopping by!
DeleteWow a High Schooler. That time seems to go so fast...
ReplyDeleteTeri - Sometimes I wish I could turn back the clock on her childhood, but I also treasure being able to see her grow into the person she will become. But it's definitely happening way too fast. Thank you for visiting!
DeleteSounds like a good week. I'm glad your dentist visit was a positive for the week. Come see my week here. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteKathy - Thank you for stopping by!
DeleteThat's a busy but good week. Happy reading.
ReplyDeleteAnne - Books of My Heart This is my Sunday Post
Anne - It'll be busier next month. Haha. Thank you for visiting!
DeleteThank goodness you did not have to get a new crown. They are so expensive!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe Mouse will be in high school next year. Wow! Crazy!
Deb - I am so relieved I didn't need a new crown. I am always in shock when I see the price for a new one--for such a tiny tooth! It doesn't feel possible she's going to high school soon. She turned in her class proposed class schedule today and I hope she gets her first choices. Thank you for stopping by!
DeleteWow, a same day dentist appointment is almost unheard of. Glad they were able to fix it for you. Sorry to hear about your great aunt, I hope she gets better soon.
ReplyDeleteMary - I couldn't believe it when they said I could go in the same day! That never happens. Thank you--my great aunt is doing better. She should be able to come home soon hopefully. Thank you for visiting!
DeleteHigh school already...it goes so fast, doesn't it? Hope your great aunt sees some improvement. Pneumonia is tough.
ReplyDeleteThat's very cool you met an author!
Tina - Thank you. My great aunt is getting better and will hopefully be able to go home soon. Thanks for stopping by!
DeletePraying for your Great Aunt. High school already? That was fast! Sounds like a fun author event. Glad they could fix your crown so quickly. Enjoy your week.
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Cheryl - Thank you for your prayers for my Great Aunt. She is doing much better thankfully. I am really glad we got to attend the author event. I wish we could make more. I'm so relieved they were able to fix my crown so easily--and quickly. I hate going to the dentist in general, so I am glad it worked out so well. Thank you for visiting!
DeleteHigh school, times sure fly by.
ReplyDeleteI hope that your great aunt gets better
Blodeuedd - Time really does speed by. Thank you for the well wishes for my aunt and for stopping by!
DeleteOh I hope your mom is doing okay as is your great aunt. Sounds like a stressful time. That's fantastic about the crown. So glad you were able to get it dealt with right away and that you didn't have to get a replacement. I hope you're having a great week and everything is going well.
ReplyDeleteKatherine - Thank you. There was a lot of running around when we first go the news. My mom seems to be doing okay and is staying with her aunt's partner, making sure she's okay, while my great aunt is in the hospital--well, now rehab center. Thank you for visiting!
DeleteHope your aunt improves. Nice that your crown was able to be recemented. High schooler - gear up, girlfriend, more to come in the future - ha, ha! You'll do fine. Kids, they will insist on growing up. LOL
ReplyDeleteKay - Thank you. She seems to be doing better and will hopefully be able to come home soon. I may need to re-read Dr. Damour's book about raising teenage girls again just to make sure I'm in the right mindset. LOL Thank you for stopping by!
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