Goodreads review: The Lotus Eaters

The Lotus Eaters by Tatjana Soli

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


"If the picture was no good, it meant that you weren't close enough."

"She herself full of latent images taken over the years, and yet what she had seen would stay inside her, hidden. Linh had covered her eyes...because he understood that for them the eye was the most important thing. We close our eyes to spare ourselves or those we love. To see demanded responsibility."

"The pictures were good and were taken at great risk, they had a shot at some of the prizes...but even as she got closer, she understood...that by the time one earned such accolades, one had paid many times over what they worth."

A vivid view of the Vietnam War interestingly told through the story of a female photographer who finds herself becoming a part of what she struggles to capture on film.

*Not for younger readers.*



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Eavesdropping on my children

I heard whispering during naptime today and went to go and shush them, but as I got closer I stopped to listen.

Luke was reading the Bible to Joel. 

I listened for a minute and let them whisper. My heart is swelling!

Questionable parenting review

Many of you have asked how the "NO SHARING DAY" went. Actually, it went really well! By mid-afternoon they were begging to be able to share-and they shared beautifully all day.  I'm not going to make any predictions about the long-term future, but I consider "NO SHARING DAY" a success!

Questionable parenting

Today's solution to the neverending "he's not sharing!" and "he knocked over my tower!", etc. 

NO SHARING DAY!

All the toys that aren't packed (which are, of course, the best of all the toys) were divided equally and the room partitioned.  "Mommy" has declared NO SHARING DAY for her own sanity... and in the hopes that the little people will decide that "sharing is better because then I have access to all the toys..." (one can dream).

I'll let you know how it goes!

**UPDATE: Before I finished writing this Luke has already asked if he could trade something with Joel.  He was denied and is disappointed...keep your fingers crossed!

Graduated Cubbie!

Last Wednesday was our AWANA Awards Ceremony, Luke completed his Cubbie program, getting his Second Book Award! Yay Luke! Congratulations-you worked so hard!

Isn't he cute?!

He is looking forward to starting Sparks and couldn't be more excited for Joel to begin Cubbies when he is 3 years old! (isn't that sweet!)

Truer Words Never Spoken

A portion of Luke's Prayer tonight

"Dear God...
....please help us with you for your word that you speak...
...In Jesus name,
Amen."