I haven’t finished much lately, probably because I feel lousy. Here’s my opinion on what I have read:
Old Men at Midnight by Chaim Potok (7) An interesting set of three longer short stories that intertwine with one another, somewhat. Not Potok’s best work, by any stretch of the imagination, but interesting nonetheless. I think finishing these means I have read Potok’s complete published fiction.
Tevye the Dairyman by Sholem Aleichem (8) The short stories on which the play Fiddler on the Roof was based. I read these to help a student with a summer reading assignment, but I really enjoyed them. The author uses narration in interesting ways, and the stories themselves are heartwarming.
Your One-Year-Old by Louise Bates Ames (9) An excellent book on child development. I’ll certainly be borrowing subsequent editions from the library as Kate grows.
The View from Saturday by E. L. Konigsburg (10). Though I loved her From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, I had never read this book. Classic, charming and enjoyable kid lit.
You’re still not having morning sickness, are you?? I don’t know how you do it! Those two days of stomach virus flattened me! I wanted to beg Paul not to leave me with Jay to feed, change, and keep out of trouble.
Nah, I’ve moved on to exhaustion. Maybe anemia or something? I just switched myself from a morning sickness prenatal without iron to an OTC one with, so hopefully that will do the trick. I am just unbelievably lethargic and a few of my old symptoms from when I was believed to have Chronic Fatigue or Fibromyalgia in college are creeping back.
Kristen, I’m sorry you’re feeling so rotten! Blah. I’ll pray for you…
Kristen,
I’m old enough to be your mom. One thing that attracted me to your blog was the books you’ve read. I remember reading Potok when I was at the stage of life you’re at: a little one growing inside and one playing at the feet. Reading your post makes me want to go back to read more Potok.
I read A View From Saturday last winter, along with several other EL Konigsburg books. I enjoyed this one more than some of the others. Every book seems to have a disenfranchised child who resolves issues without any parental knowledge or intervention. From the Mixed Up Files would be my favorite; a fun book all around.
I wish you energy and strength. Last winter I went through a period of hormonal disruption and difficulty. I would take a shower in the morning and go back to bed. It was horrible to feel so limp. I pray that God helps you through this time.
Carol
Thanks for the prayers and sympathy, ladies!
Carol,
I got to teach From the Mixed-Up Files to my class a few years ago and it was so fun. What a great story. I’ve loved it since I was 8 or 9!
I haven’t had any energy since that strong coffee a few years ago ;) I was so tired today I could barely get up to peel Jay away from the forbidden DVD player 3 feet away from me. I found it extremely unfair that Paul was sitting in front of his computer in another room when he should have already taken Jay up for his nap. I finally got my wish AFTER I had dragged myself over to the child, though I didn’t get much of a nap. Which is to say, I can sympathize, and I hope you get your energy back. Parenting one-yr-olds is not for the faint of heart *sigh*
There are lots of free P. G. Wodehouse books at http://bythefireplace.com/index.php?browse=a~75