I think I am going to need more hours in my day....

I am required to read four complete non-fiction works in two genres, i.e. biography, memoir, current events, history, or literary journalism, over the course of the next 10 weeks (500 word summaries required). In addition to those, I must read two other books, Three Cups of Tea and one other on women, globalization and culture (comparative book review required), and there's the essay book and the textbook to read also. All of these also require discussion board participation. It's a good thing I finally trained Kayleigh to play quietly in her room while the others are taking naps; she even falls asleep half the time. I am choosing the reading track for this course; there is a writing and a conference track available, but I think the reading one fits my taste right now. I wouldn't mind trying my hand at writing creative non-fiction sometime in the future; it appeals to my editorial writer aspiration. My exposure to the genre is very limited, so I am looking forward to reading more of it this summer.

Anyone have suggestions on what four books I should read? I was thinking of reading two memoirs and two works of literary journalism. I don't get out much, so I have no idea of what's out there.

Eureka!!

I think I have found the trick to get Kayleigh to stop sucking her fingers! JellyBeans! I set a time frame, say 30 minutes, and if she doesn't suck fingers during that time frame, she gets a JellyBean. I also enroll her friends to tattle on her (I know, it's mean, oh well).

Something I am not looking forward to....taking the pacifier away from William. I should have listened to all the baby books that tell you take it away before 6 months of age. He is only allowed to have it if he is in bed, so it should be a little easier, but this is not going to be fun!

Something I am looking forward to.....my summer class, Literary Non-fiction. From glancing at the required books, this looks to be a pretty fun course!

Well, kids are climbing the walls...literally!