Monthly Archives: April 2014

Apr 29 2014
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book review, novel, summer reading, susie orman schnall

On Grace Blog Book Review

Recently, I was asked to review a new novel, On Grace by Susie Orman Schnall. This is Schnall’s debut novel and it is heartwarming and brilliant. 
Leading up to her 40th birthday, Grace is excited about newfound freedom from Mom-duties as her children are both in school and she is starting a new job. When the job falls through and Grace receives some startling and life-altering news, the story takes us through Grace’s emotions and decisions as she navigates a life she never thought would touch her family. 
You’ll find yourself cheering her on, grieving with her through struggles and triumphing in her victory. 
This is an easy summer read and one you should add to your reading list. 

About Susie Orman Schnall
Originally from Los Angeles, Susie Orman Schnall graduated from the University of Pennsylvania. Schnall has written for national and local publications about parenting and health. She lives in New York with her husband and their three young boys. ON GRACE is her debut novel.  
http://www.susieschnall.com/
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Apr 18 2014
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boys, pregnancy, Twins twice

23 weeks

Feeling BIG! 

Starting to get lots of “you must be about to pop type comments” so I must really be getting out there. Had a few days of major soreness in my stomach from them kicking away in there. 
We are getting close to finalizing names. Almost finished with my office and then we can shift to their room. Things are moving along and yet my to-do list keeps growing as well. It keeps me busy and mentally occupied. 

Apr 09 2014
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boys, life, Twinstwice

22 weeks

On days when I am about to pull my hair out in frustration over wanting more time to do the things I have in my heart, and spending less time on the things that must be done but take all my time, I look down and get a reminder of the miracle of new life growing inside me. 

It reminds me to live in each moment. Sometimes quality over quantity will have to do and I have to do better at accepting that fact. 

Apr 06 2014
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hayden, Parenting

A+ parenting tip

Hayden: dad, preslyn just called me an underpit (this is what they call their underarms)

Bj: well, you’re being one. 

I could barely stifle my laughter .

Apr 05 2014
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Book, review

The Memory Child by Steena Holmes

This months book review is on The Memory Child by Steena Holmes.  I’ve read a couple of her other books  and she is a wonderful author that sweeps you in and unveils the story slowly, saving an emotional twist for last.

The Memory Child did not disappoint. It tells a story of love and loss with a twist. 
The story begins with Diane and Brian who have longed for a child for 12 years. Finally they become pregnant at the same time as Diane receives a major promotion.
Fast forward a year later, Diane is returning to work and life as a working mother with the help of friends and colleagues but slowly starts to realize that the absence of her husband may not be what it seems.