Confessions of a reading addict

So, again, this week has gotten away with me with little blogging. I wish that I could say that it was because I was so busy with my kids that I didn't have time or that I was so busy cleaning that I didn't have time or that I that I was doing anything else other than reading. But I started reading the Hunger Games Trilogy on Saturday and couldn't stop till all 3 were finished. I finished last night at midnight.

The house is s disaster. I have tons of laundry to do.

Hello, my name is Jodie and I am a reading addict. My husband thinks I am nuts. He thinks that I don't actually enjoy books because I have to get to the end as fast I can. The truth is just the opposite. I get so into characters that I need to know what happens to them.

I get this trait from my mother and father. (My sister and brother are the same way too.) I do not read all the time because I know when I pick up a book, I won't put it down till it is done.

Books are just so much better than movies, but because I am an addict, I can't always indulge my temptations. Movies are just sometimes better for me. About 2 hours and I am done. Instead of 5 days of neglect.

My kids were fed, they were changed and dressed, they were happy, but other than that, I was just a selfish mom this week.

So it goes without saying that I left little to no time for blogging.

But I have started the next week of the 4-week Freezer Challenge that I am doing and we had homemade waffles yesterday for breakfast. Yumm. All the dinners I made last week were delicious and are already coming in handy. Yesterday, we had the marinated chicken that I threw in the Crock-pot and tonight, we are making our own pizza. Tomorrow, we are going to have the freezer lasagna, and Saturday, we are having chicken kabobs on the grill (hopefully, it isn't raining). I highly recommend this challenge. It has been great so far!

As for our holiday weekend, it was great. I can't for the life of me remember what we did Friday, but Saturday was the Race for the Cure. We had a great time as a family, but I was a little saddened by the event. It was Memorial Day weekend, so I knew that attendance would be low, but to read some of the comments on news articles about the whole Planned Parenting issue, I was saddened by how many people are ruining this event. As a survivor, I want to walk proudly with family and enjoy my time with them. I hate that it was something else this year. I am praying that it is better and more uplifting next year. (It also rained, so that didn't help the mood either.)

Saturday night, we celebrated my husbands 31st birthday with family and friends at a local brewery that has a golf simulator attached to it. The guys had fun golfing. Since no other groups were playing, we had basically a private room for ourselves. It was GREAT! We came back to our house and finished the night with a bonfire. I love summer.

Sunday, I made Bob one of his favorite breakfasts croissant French toast and we did a little yard work during nap time. That night we spent with family celebrating Bob's actual birthday and just hanging out. My reading addiction was in full swing by Sunday night, so basically, I sat outside with everyone reading well into the night.

Monday, we went out and hung out with Bob's Mom's side of the family and met the newest family addition. Even though he is 7 months old, this was Kian's first trip to the United States. Bob's cousin and husband live in Germany and are visiting for a couple of weeks. Calan had a blast with all the kids around. He played and played and played and played. Maisie just kind of chilled and chewed on whatever she could.

Then it was Tuesday and life was back to reality, except for reading books 2 and 3 in the trilogy. I am glad I didn't miss everything this weekend, but I probably should not pick up another book till I can learn some self control. (Or maybe not.)

Here are a few pictures from the weekend:

The kids sharing a cart for the first time when we went to Costco to get ready for the weekend. They thought it was the best thing ever.

Bob's birthday dinner Saturday night - Crab legs and steak kabobs. I didn't really get anything for Bob this year, so I just focused on his stomach. Favorite dinner, breakfast, and snacks. He loved it all.

Bob taking his first shot on the golf simulator.

Part of our work on Saturday. I am really trying this year to keep our gardens looking good. Because I was pregnant or with a newborn the last two summers, I just let things go and did not care. This year, I care.

Bob's dad and Maisie on Sunday. Izzy (the dog) looks to be a little bit jealous.

Calan refusing to fall asleep on our way home from Bob's cousin's on Monday night.

 

P.S. I am trying to get some upcoming blog ideas. I know that this is a family blog, but is there anything you guys want to know about me or my family. As you know I am pretty much an open book. Having some ideas ready will hopefully help me stay on top of writing. So, if there is something you want to know more about please let me know.