Good evening. I'm a little late with today's update. I've had a week full of reading due to the Bout of Books Read-a-Thon. I didn't read as much as I had hoped, but I did get a lot more reading done than usual.
Today was the first day of school for my kids. C started 5th grade and M started 2nd. They both had good days, but we're already having to juggle homework and afterschool activities. At the moment they're outside playing with friends even though they should be doing homework and practicing piano. I just can't bring myself to make them come inside yet!
Reviews and Blog Posts
Aside from the Bout of Books postings, I also wrote a review of The House We Grew Up In by Lisa Jewell. I was hoping to get a couple other reviews written, but it didn't happen.
Reading
I finished The Beach House
C is reading Cold Cereal
What are you reading this week? It's Monday! is hosted by Sheila at Book Journey, so hop over there if you'd like to see what others are reading too. You can also check out the younger version of It's Monday!
Happy First Day of School, Mom! I have been looking forward to school starting again, but you are right - hectic evenings are definitely a downside. Good for you to let them play outside longer! How much homework could they have on the first day? lol
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your books this week - I will participate in a read-a-thon one of these days...
Sue
Book By Book
Luckily the homework wasn't too bad last night. M had to collect things that represent her and C had to do math homework since he's doing an online class this year. I hope you're enjoying some quiet time too!
Deletefirst day of school each year is always bitter sweet, *sigh* before I know it I'll have a granddaughter off to school, the time is flying so fast. Always nice to make the most of gorgeous weather, still time for homework later lol. Have a good week and happy reading :)
ReplyDeleteThanks! Have a great week!
DeleteCute photo of your children.
ReplyDeleteI loved The House We Grew Up In. I am going to check out your review.
The Beach House sounds good.
ENJOY this week.
Elizabeth
Silver's Reviews
My It's Monday, What Are You Reading
Thank you. As you saw on the review, I had some issues with The House We Grew Up In, but I'm glad you enjoyed it! Have a good week!
DeleteWhile your children are returning to school mine are winding up, there is just two weeks until the end of third time and then after a three week break they will be back for the final term.
ReplyDeleteHave a great reading week,
Shelleyrae @ Book'd Out
Hi there Julie - I hope that the rest of the year would be lovely for your two kids! :) Great to see what they've been reading as well. :)
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