Reading Challenge 2018 - Week 15

I am not really following the list of the 52 books to read.  I could check a bunch off, but I am just reading books.  The categories seemed like a fun way to challenge myself to read new things.  However, it turns out I read a variety already.  Also I love making lists, but I am never good at following lists.

Today marks the start of Week 15 and I have finished 31 books.  I am currently in the process of reading another 3, though I should probably pick one at a time.

Have you ever noticed that your mood effects what you can read?  I had a book I struggled to get through, so I had to set it aside only to pick it up a few days later and read late into the night.  My mood changes my taste, sometimes dramatically so.

Things I have discovered.

• Neil Gaimon is one of my new favorite authors
• Continued from last year, I really enjoy historical fiction
• And books with insights into other cultures
• Books that have a storyline AND end with a recipe are also fun
• My want to read list keeps growing
• I am going to have to find a system to jote down author names and want to read lists to keep tucked in my purse and start pursing the library.
• I like children's books.  I am tempted to start my way through Newberry award winners.
• Reading chapter books to the kids is something we all look forward to, but they feel betrayed if I read ahead.  (Loving the Green Ember series)
•  I have mixed feeling on Prime books on Amazon.  I have read a few good ones, but quite few that weren't my cup of tea.  Apparently a reason they are free.
• I also am completely done even trying any sort of romance book, not my genre.

Winter Whining - Erm Summary

Sinus Infection
Ear Infection
Influenza
Stomach Flu
Bronchitis
Strep Throat
Influenza (round 2)
Pneumonia
Hives
Tennis Elbow
Pink Eye

And that is my Winter 2017/2018 summary.  Throw in a bunch of dead calves from weather and bovine plague too.

This household has had a long winter. Supposedly Spring started last month, Mother Nature disagreed. Until there is 5 straight days above freezing and I spy green grass I consider it still winter.

Last Tuesday was in the 50s I opened all the windows in the house to air out residual plague and winter mucky blues, dug out the double stroller and took the kiddos for a walk.  I felt a little bit like the piped piper without a pipe, as I walked past houses I accumulated children.  By the time we were ready to cross the highway on the way to the park I had 9 children in procession.

Sunshine and being outdoors was worth it.  The next day was windy and rainy/haily/sleety, the following day heralded 4 inches of snow, the next day some more snow.  Still winter.

Montana Spring Traditions - blowing bubbles, catching snow flakes & building snowmen

Stealing and Trading Food.

We cancled Bear's birthday due to sickness, and finally were abel to celebrate on Easter.