Memoir

New Normal and Swim Lessons Round II

Sader Tot is in the middle of two weeks of group swim lessons at our local pool and it’s going so much better than the first time she took lessons!

Girl at swim lessons

The only downfall is that the lessons are during Mordecai’s nap time. Such is the life of a second child, right?!

Speaking of the kids, I had a full circle moment this week. Sadie used to take art classes in the downtown area of our part of Pittsburgh last fall (the art studio sadly closed down recently) and we would often walk the downtown strip of stores and restaurants together afterwards. (more…)

All the Books I’ve Read So Far in 2023

Well, we’re somehow about halfway through the year?! As always, I’ve been squeezing in as much reading as I can and have made it through 20 books so far.

I wanted to share all I’ve read thus far in case you’re on the hunt for a good book. I’ve read a random assortment, to be sure. Lots of books on midwifery and the Amish as well as marriage, parenting, a novel and some nonfiction.

Library picture

Here’s all the books I’ve read by category because it’s truly all over the board in terms of topic. I’m also sharing the three books I’m currently reading and a small list of the books I want to read next.

Let me know what you’ve read this year in the comments as well as any recommendations you might have!

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