Skippyjon Jones up & down

The cutest cat in children's literature came out with some tot books. This one is all about opposites. Good for RyGuy and Andrew loves it too. Seany likes it if one plays find the cat and does not actually read the very short text.

Excellent tot book. LOVE the tail opposites. Skippyjon's expressions are fab-u-lous!

Animal Sounds

First page: Picture of cow, word MOOO
Next page: Picture of dog, word Woof
Etc.

Very good for delayed kids like Seany who can't handle lots going on in pictures.

Don't Look Back

by Amanda Quick

Ok, this is a fluffy book. I actually find the main character mildly annoying. I've read the book 3 times before (not a major commitment emotionally or on my eyes). This time I kept changing the plot and the dialogue to suit what I think they should have been doing.

I didn't finish it, because I got my newest library book.

It's Museum Madness with Scooby-Dooby-Doo!

No clue who wrote it.

Unless you're a Scooby fan, this book is not for you. Very obvious from start to finish. It follows the format of the animated series and the pictures all look like they came straight out of the tv. Andrew loved it, which is as it should be, as the book is his very own.

Dream

I have no good blog for this. But this is the best choice as I believe the Isabel Dalhousie books lead to this entry.

When I was a senior in high school, there was a boy. A boy that loved me. He was not someone I would have chosen (nor did I choose him). After high school, he joined the Marines. While he was at boot camp, he wrote me and I wrote back (more out of a sense of courtesy than any great fondness). By the time he came out and before he was preparing to go far off to the Arab world, I had met Mark and obviously wanted to be with him.

The boy came to visit it me during his brief leave at that grocery store where I for so long toiled. This is what I regret. I let him down on the bread aisle. I told him the truth. But upon reflection now (as a grown-up and probably more empathic than necessary self), I see how cruel I was. Why didn't I say, I can meet you at such and such time? And why didn't I give him the courtesy of a proper conversation? I knew how he felt about me, it was certainly no secret to me. And although I did not return his affection, I wish I'd been kinder to him.

The last I had heard from him was a letter from that Arab country where he was stationed. And in that letter, I learned what debauchery he claimed to be up too. I felt a moment's sadness and put him entirely out of my mine. I haven't given this guy a thought for 13 years and last night I had a dream about him.

I guess I am just regretful that I caused such hurt and I hope he worked through his problems and is happy now. I'll never know what happened to him, but I wish for him the kind of joy and love that have filled my life.

The Careful Use of Compliments

by Alexander McCall Smith

I so enjoyed the previous book that I immediately started the next in the series. Isabel is now a mother and thing are continuing to progress well with the beautiful Jamie. The mystery lies in 2 paintings that Isabel thinks might be fakes. Very exciting.

Ok, I loved this book. But because I've read enough of his books now, I figured out the mystery pretty early on. Still quite excellent. Wonderful.

The Right Attitude to Rain

by Alexander McCall Smith

This time Isabel meets a Dallas couple, engaged, neither of whom seem to be all that into the other. She suspects the woman to be a gold-digger and le drama unfolds. Things progress rather nicely with Jamie as well.

Quite enjoyed. Excellent even. Wonderful.