Fireflies in December = GREAT READ

I don't often put books on my blog... except for the ones I plan on reading throughout the year... and as you can see on my sidebar... I'm not reading as fast as I would like to be.  My time right now does not easily lend itself to reading for enjoyment, information, or otherwise.  I have the normal mom struggles of getting the house clean for longer than 2 seconds, keeping my two boys in line, and keeping up with everything else that's going on all while being now 27 weeks pregnant.  Unfortunately, mom time - reading- usually gets pushed to the bottom of the to do list. 

However... I finally got back into reading this summer and have taken myself through a few novels just for my enjoyment.  I think, at this point, I've finished four - four books just for me... an escape of sorts, from the everyday things that a mom has to deal with... laundry, cleaning, dishes, planning and making dinner, etc. 

The one I just finished I REALLY enjoyed.  Entitled Fireflies in December - the story is about a young girl, Jessilyn, who lives in a small town in Virginia in the early 1930s.  It's about a stand, a struggle, and doing what's right - no matter the cost.  Excellent book!  I would recommend stopping by the library and picking it up.  You can get a more in depth synopsis of it at one of my favorite sites, She Reads - just scroll down and you'll see it along with some of the other books on my "to read" book list.   You can also access the She Reads website by checking out the sidebar - a link provided just for you.  I've found it to be a great way to find some great books. 

So jump on your computer, go to your local library's website,  and put a reserve in for Fireflies in December.  You'll be glad you did.

A New Start : my book list

Like my BFF, Heather, I really enjoy reading.  My problem, however, is that I have a difficult time finding TIME.  That word is so small, but has such BIG connotations.  Whoever thought when we were single, or even married without kids that we would actually THINK that we didn't have TIME to do something.  HA!  I had NO IDEA what having no TIME meant until I became a mom... of one, and then of two very busy boys, and of course, being a wife takes time out of my reading schedule too.  I mean, come on, someone has to do the dishes, cooking, laundry (gathering, cleaning, folding, putting away), shopping, bathing of the children, picking up of toys in an ORDERLY fashion, and cleaning of all things in our home.  And because I have SO MANY books on my reading list, I quickly get overwhelmed, and then instead of reading one at a time I just put more on the pile and turn my back to tackle them later.  But today there will be a CHANGE!  I am committing to reading for 30-45 minutes a night.  That way I can knock out some of the awesome books that I have waiting for me.  Even though I'm starting my list late for the year (almost being March) I figure that now is as good a time as ever to begin.  My list will be getting longer as I add to it and remember all of those that were supposed to be on my list.  And as for that time issue - I've always been told the easiest way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time.  Thankfully, I'll be reading... elephant doesn't seem very tasty to me. :)