All Boyds, all the time.
My friend Keri recently asked me what books (if any) I’m reading again to refresh my thoughts as we anticipate birthing another baby. It is nice to not feel like I need to read all of them again, so here are the top five that I’m currently plowing through: more »
I just finished A Little Princess, a lesser-known book by the author of The Secret Garden, and I can’t stop thinking about its inspiring story. more »
We read Lucy three or four books three or four times a day. That means she reads at least a dozen books a day, so it’s a good thing she really likes the three dozen on her shelf. more »
Jon and I just finished watching the final episode of The West Wing. We’ve been watching this TV show (on DVD) about life at the White House for over a year (cramming seven years’ broadcasts into one), so we’ve been thinking about it a lot. This prompted Jon to ask me the other day, “What would you do if you were First Lady?” Interesting question. more »
You wouldn’t expect that a mom with a six-month-old baby would gobble up tips from an efficiency consultant. But that is exactly what has happened. more »
A few months ago, while desperately trying to find a way to think about non-baby-related things, I stumbled upon The Week. It is the perfect magazine to help a new mother keep up with the news, with clearly written, comprehensive, brief articles; almost no ads; and only 40 pages per issue. more »
I had pretty much decided that I was done with buying books about babies and sleep. All of the experts and their fancy ideas were giving me stress (and constantly disagreeing with one another). But, I gave in and bought one more book — this new one out by Ann Douglas. And, I must say, it was worth the money. more »
I’m not sure if every pregnant woman needs to read this book, but I would definitely recommend it for those who are pursuing non-medicated childbirth. Or those who are inclined to be “artistic.” Or those who like to ponder deep questions. Or generally interesting people. Basically, anyone who is friends with me. more »
I often forget to recommend this book, since it isn’t exactly about pregnancy or how to care for a baby. But it is probably one of the most useful books I can think of for an expectant couple. more »
Is it cheating to write a review of a book you haven’t read? It might be, but I’ve decided that being two days past my due date relieves me from following any unnecessary rules. more »
Jon already wrote a terrific review of this book, but I can’t talk about my favorite baby books without mentioning this gem. more »
Baby books are so alluring to me: they often purport to have the answer to solving all of your baby’s sleeping or eating or crying problems. What new mom doesn’t want to have all the answers? So, I arm myself with as many theories as I can hold, but all the time I’m wondering: Do these people really know what they are talking about? more »
I read this book for the first time probably four years ago, when we were nowhere near thinking about having a baby. But I was super-curious about the whole childbirth experience, and this book definitely provided me with the information I was craving! more »
This book will probably make it in my “Top 5 Baby Books” list — that is, if the tips in it actually work. more »
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