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  Ok, so this month has been absolutely bananas!  And I'm writing this insanely late at night while the kids are quiet, hoping to get through the entire post uninterrupted.  Fingers crossed.  So, I bumped it up this month and finally got three books in!  It feels like a major accomplishment, so please just give me a moment to bask in my own glory...   Ok.    That was enough.  Let's dive in! "Marked"- P.C. Cast, Kristin Cast   Full disclosure, I have read this book before.  Many, many moons ago.  It's part of a young adult series and honestly I've read almost all the books.  But it was either so long ago that I can't even remember what happens or it really never left a lasting impression; it popped up in my series list as one to finish and I knew I would have to start it all over to get any real amount of closure from the series.  So, here I am, starting it over.  You know how most of the time I say it...

  So, one kid is watching TV very nicely and one is asleep (for now).  It's actually kind of peaceful around here for once!  I'm sure I've just jinxed myself.  This month I got through two amazing books.  I'm still working on our schedule as a family and once I can get things a little more under control I'll be able to put away maybe three books a month.  We're not quite there yet, but patience!  I'd really love to hear from any of you who read these posts, specifically if you like what I read or have suggestions for me (I love suggestions!).  I also just love talking about books. You can always comment on the blog or send me something via Instagram (@alyxandraramos) and I will be snappy at responding.  Ok, enough.  Here are the reads! "We Were Liars"- E. Lockhart   This book was so amazing!  Though it is a young adult, Lockhart really nailed this book.  I loved it.  The young adult books these days are legit, li...

  Awe... Finally a quiet moment in the house!  For now... As most of you know we welcomed our second child into our lives last month.  She is such a blessing, but I severely underestimated how difficult it is to have a newborn.  Even though this is my second child it's been over three years since I had an itty bitty; and let me tell you, I've forgotten.  So, here are some tips for surviving that first month with your new bundle of joy.  If it's your first or your tenth, I think these will help. Accept Help   This sounds easy enough, but you will quickly learn that you may be a tad bit overprotective of your new offspring.  Plus, being women, we are always more apt to put the pressure of taking care of the kiddos as our sole responsibility.  Now is a terrific time to lean on your partner.  After all, you did make this baby together, so you should share the work load.  If you have older children, have your partner help out with...

No #blogtunes today!  Enjoying the silence that has finally fallen on the house!  Like I said in February, putting in a March post would be unlikely because we had our second baby.  And it has been... bananas!  I think we may finally be settling in to some sort of groove, but honestly I've just been flying by the seat of my pants and taking it day by day.  Interestingly enough, all those feedings give me about a solid 8 hours of reading time every day.  So I was able to read two entire books this month.  Unbelievable, right?  Without further ado, here are our books! "The Rule of Thre3"- Eric Walters   What would you do if suddenly nothing worked?  No cellphones, computers, traffic lights.  Not even your car.  Well, you don't have to imagine it.  Walters already has.  Even though this book is a young adult (and a series!) it doesn't read like one.  We follow sixteen year old Adam through this sudden electron...

  What a month this has been, let me tell you!  We are officially moved and am happily reporting to you from our new kitchen table.  There are still quite a few boxes and some love to put into this place, but home is home and I'm glad the move is over.  I did manage to put away three books this month amongst all the packing and hubbub, so without further ado, let me introduce to you our selections for this month. "Blackbird: A Childhood Lost and Found"- Jennifer Lauck   I read this book many, many years ago at a suggestion by my mother and decided to reread it as an adult.  It was even more heartbreaking the second time around now that I'm further into my life and a little more well rounded.  This book is a memoir that reads like fiction, you almost wish it wasn't a true story.  We meet Jenny when she is maybe five years old, serving as a live in nurse for her mother.  Times were different then and rough.  Jenny didn't know her mot...

  If you follow me on Instagram or regularly on the blog, then you know our family is about to get bigger.  And very, very soon.  Like, in two more weeks soon.  My first pregnancy, I was a planner and a doer.  I felt I was prepared for the arrival of my child.  Maybe not the actual giving birth part (because, seriously, who is ever really ready for that?), but I knew my stuff.  I had the nursery set up months in advance, clothes laundered and ready, stashes of diapers and rash cream, I had done tons of research and felt ready to tackle any problem from thrush to cradle cap.  Dammit, I was ready!   This time around, I seriously dropped the ball.  First I gave myself an out because the first trimester was completely unbearable.  Then the summer was ending and I felt guilty because I hadn't spent enough time with my kid so we planed a few mini vacations.  Then the holidays.  Oh and my sister's wedding.  Then my kid's l...

#blogtunes Gorgeous-X Ambassadors Monster-Imagine Dragons Way Down We Go-Kaleo The Big Bang-Rock Mafia Where the Devil Don't Go-Elle King Lil Darlin-ZZ Ward Raise Hell-Dorothy Give Me Love-Ed Sheeran   Welcome, welcome to the New Year folks!  And what a year it already is, am I right?  Well, I've been busy and somehow this month has seemed fast and slow simultaneously.  You know?  On one hand, crap where did the time ago?  Have I gotten anything productive done this month?  The other hand; could this month be any longer!  How is it not February yet?  Regardless, I put away two books this year already (that was fun to say, err, write) and they were both pretty good.  My bookworm friend struck again.  She gave me one of these books as a birthday gift and lent me the other.  Book gifts and swaps are seriously the best.  Let's get started. The True Meaning of Smekday- Adam Rex   Has anyone else seen the movi...