The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimba @ The Caffeinated Book Reviewer ~this meme was inspired in part by ~ In My Mailbox~ It's a chance to share News. A post to recap the past week, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up for the week on our blog.
Another crazy week. Husband was off work for President's Day, but the kids had to go to school. He spent the day working at the house. I ran by after putting Baby Boy down for morning nap and worked on painting until time to get Little Boy from school. I ran to do grocery pickup on the way back from getting Little Girl from school. Tuesday, Little Boy's coach messaged that the ball field was too muddy to practice so his practice was cancelled. Little Girl's coach didn't feel the same way, so her practice was still on. That meant we went to hang with Grammy after school and ate dinner with her. Then we went to the ball field for Little Girl to practice. We rushed home to take baths and go straight to bed. Wednesday, I also ran by the house after putting Baby Boy down for nap until I needed to get Little Boy from school. This time I worked on taping the trim off in the master bedroom so it could be painted. The roofer came by to fix some issues, but he only fixed on issue and didn't address some other areas that need attention. Thursday, Husband took his laptop to our house to work because we had the HVAC people coming and the tile guy as well. That afternoon, Mom, Little Boy, Baby Boy, and I went to my dad's retirement party at work. I rushed back from there to drop mom and Baby Boy back off at their house, and then ran Little Boy to his ball practice. His practice ran long so I was late dropping him off with Grammy and picking Little Girl up to take her to her ball practice. Then her practice ran long and I had to go back to get Little Boy from Grammy's. And my gas light came on so I had to stop and get gas on the way back to my mom's. Got home about 45 minutes past normal bedtime and Little Girl still needed to take a bath. (Little Boy took one at Grammy's thankfully.) Husband did all of the school runs for me on Friday and it was so nice not to have to by on the road rushing from here to there constantly. I got to spend some quality one on one time with Baby Boy. Bless him, I feel like I'm leaving him all of the time, but I know that as soon as we get back in our house I'll be able to spend more time with him. So I'm trying to do what I can now to get us home sooner. The front porch and kitchen backsplash tile was installed on Friday. It still needs to be grouted. Saturday, Little Girl had a softball camp put on by the high school softball team as a fundraiser. She was a little nervous about that, but I am so proud of her for stepping out of her comfort zone. My dad, brother, sister-in-law, and sister-in-law's parents came on Saturday to help us out at the house. They did so much work that would have taken us weeks to do. We still have so much to get done, but my dad's last day of work is Monday only for an hour, and he plans to work full-time at our house until we can move back home. I'm so thankful for him and the expertise he has. And I'm thankful for our family that came Saturday. It was such a big help. Even though they weren't doing the physical labor of house work, Grammy and Grandma (my mom) split childcare duty to allow us to both work.
Monday: Review of Dating Dr. Dil by Nisha Sharma (4 Stars)
Wednesday: Can't Wait for The Valet's Secret by Josi S Kilpack
Friday: 2022 Series Enders Reading Challenge - February Wrap Up
Monday: Review of Meet Me in the Margins by Melissa Ferguson
Tuesday: February 2022 EOM Wrap Up & 11th Blog Anniversary Month Begins
Wednesday: Can't Wait for Wednesday
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Bargaining for the Barrister
By: Anneka R. Walker
Expected Publication: March 7th 2022 by Covenant Communications
240 pages
Genre: Adult, Historical Fiction
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Goodreads description--Louisa Cox is tired of fortune hunters pursuing her dowry. So when Lady Kellen offers to help her find an eligible suitor, Louisa eagerly accepts and makes a list of what she wants in a husband. The man selected is barrister Paul Sheldon. He may be a complete stranger, but he has one thing in his favor: he is unaware of her fortune. What Louisa did not anticipate was his curious behavior—or being so attracted to him. When Paul catches wind of the matchmaking organization his mother and her friends are establishing, he pities the fellow who will be caught in their scheme—until he realizes he is to be their first victim. Horrified, Paul determines to thwart his mother’s plans by whatever means necessary. After meeting his intended, however, his increasing desire to be near her threatens to disrupt his convictions. Louisa is everything he could want in a wife, and when an unexpected adventure sets in motion the very plan he had determined to halt, he almost wishes his mother’s plot could succeed. But Paul harbors a secret and a past that make it impossible for him to give Louisa the life she deserves.
May His Face Shine Upon You: 90 Biblical Blessings for Mother and Child
By: Susie Larson
Expected Publication: March 29th 2022 by Bethany House Publishers
192 pages
Genre: Non-fiction, Devotional, Christian
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Goodreads description--In this beautifully designed collection of 90 blessings--for both mother and child--Susie Larson provides hope-filled biblical declarations so both of you can receive strength and nourishment for your souls. Speak life into your children, sowing God's Word into their hearts as you too are rooted in the promises of God.
Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World: How One Family Learned That Saying No Can Lead to Life's Biggest Yes
By: Kristen Welch
Expected Publication: January 26th 2016 by Tyndale Momentum
272 pages
Genre: Non-fiction, Self-Help, Christian
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Goodreads description--"But everyone else has it." "If you loved me, you'd get it for me!" When you hear these comments from your kids, it can be tough not to cave. You love your children--don't you want them to be happy and to fit in?Kristen Welch knows firsthand it's not that easy. In fact, she's found out that when you say yes too often, it's not only hard on your peace of mind and your wallet--it actually puts your kids at long-term risk. In Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World, Kristen shares the ups and downs in her own family's journey of discovering why it's healthiest not to give their kids everything. Teaching them the difference between "want" and "need" is the first step in the right direction. With many practical tips and anecdotes, she shares how to say the ultimate yes as a family by bringing up faith-filled kids who will love God, serve others, and grow into hardworking, fulfilled, and successful adults.
It's never too late to raise grateful kids. Get ready to cultivate a spirit of genuine appreciation and create a Jesus-centered home in which your kids don't just say--but mean!--"thank you" for everything they have.
That's it for my shelves and recaps of my past and upcoming week. What did you add to your shelves this week? Any bookish news you want to talk about? Let me know!
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