Five Bookish (and Not so Bookish) Thoughts

"Bookish (and Not so Bookish) Thoughts" is a meme created by Christine over at Bookishly Boisterous. I'll admit to not having read much of her blog yet, but this is such a fun idea, and I've seen a lot of my blog friends using it lately. Also, I'm sure many of you have noted my silence lately, so I thought posting this might explain some things and get me started again. So, (in no particular order) here goes!

1) Gabe is so big now! Three and a half years old...it's insane. The picture above is from his recent trip to the dentist for the first time, which went really well. I was worried that he would be worried (typical first-child business), but the dentist and nurses made it really fun for him. He's almost fully potty-trained (thank God for that) and showing a distinct interest in learning how to read. He is such a perfect mix of Tony, me, and his own little flair. Every day I'm amazed by him.

2) Tony's Grannie recently had heart surgery, and we've been spending a lot of time with family sorting some things out. It's a very tentative, stressful situation. I know I don't usually talk about a lot of personal issues on here, but I felt that my inattention to the blog has been telling and there's no harm in connecting with some of my favorite online buddies. You guys are awesome. I'm hoping that her healing process will be smooth and not quite so worrisome in the near future.

3) Speaking of the future, Tony just started his senior year toward a B.S. in Computer Science! I am so proud of him for everything--transitioning from the Army, switching majors to do what he loves, excelling in school while helping me raise our little boy...it's a lot. And this also means we're probably moving in a little less than a year. I'm making a lot of emotional as well as practical decisions right now about what I want to do next. It's a lot of pressure but also exciting! Who knows where we'll end up or what will be next for us!

4) Time to get positive! I received this little beauty in the mail last week! By far my favorite cover for A Room with a View by E.M. Forster!

5) I discovered a children's picture book by J.R.R. Tolkien the other day titled Mr. Bliss! I haven't had a chance to read it yet, but I ordered it immediately and, come on, you can't go wrong with Tolkien!

I guess that's enough for now. I hope I didn't bum you guys out too much! Thank you for being patient with me. I have six or so unfinished book reviews waiting for you all to see them, so I hope I can find some time and energy to finish and post those soon. Have a wonderful day!