Life of the Party

  Sometimes we read books for fun, and sometime we read them to find out the "why." Today's book was the "why." I'm left speechless by the ending. So much is left unsaid or untold. Is there a second book to clear up all of my questions? I feel as if this could be a whole series. I want Abigail and Daniel to get their revenge. Did his new legs really work or did he die of infection?       Shiloh, our main character, has left me questioning everything I know about personal choices. Would you save a loved one if it meant that their spare parts were from a live donor who didn't have a choice? Could you make the decision to sacrifice one for the other? I sat here and really put some epic thought into this. It's not everyday that a book really makes me think!      I would rate this book a solid 5 out of 5 stars. The deeper meaning and thoughts that this book provided was beyond my expectations!   

      With this weather front that is moving through, I have stress that is slowly building up. It brings back so many memories of Helene. We didn't get hit like our surrounding counties, but I can remember the sheer devastation that occurred.      I was so stressed out that I did a little prepping. I bought up livestock feed, water for us, extra batteries, gas, easy foods to fix, Colman fuel, and our medications. I don't want to ever be as unprepared as we were last time. The  chain of supplies broke down with flooding and it took days to get essentials.      Even my goats acted strange all day. They stayed extra close and seemed to cling to me as I left the lower field. I hope everyone is safe as this hurricane passes through. The coastal towns got hit hard. 

I was pleasantly surprised at how well my toddler handled Dollywood yesterday. She loved every minute of it. Apparently, Brittany Spears was also at the park yesterday too! That would account for the VERY large crowd of people that came at the end of the day.   Taylor's favorite part was Wings of Prey. My child sat and watched the entire show without having a meltdown. Now, don't come at me about wasting money. All I had to pay was parking. Taylor got in for free.  I'm usually the one who takes up all the permission slips, so I usually get a season pass for free via the school.   I was humbled though. My weight didn't prevent me from riding anything thing, but it was a tight fit on three of the rides for the smaller kids. Taylor had to have someone ride with her, so I did. I will be working on living a healthier life. My child needs someone there to ride everything with.   Taylor didn't like the overcrowding. There should be a cut off as to how many pe...

      Today was Taylor's first appointment and meeting with the speech therapist. They want her to go in by herself, but I'm very apprehensive about letting my three  year old go in without me. She isn't verbal enough to really tell me if anything went astray. I don't really know how to voice this yet, but I will be saying something next week. I wouldn't let her go in today without me. Behind closed doors I don't know what could go on.      Do any of you guys have the same feelings? I don't want a complete stranger dealing with my child without me. I don't know these people, and I'm NOT a trusting person. It's strange to ask this of parents and children right? I cannot be the only parent who has had this issue. Any suggestions?      She fully participated and was willingly answering all of her questions. Taylor played and named all the flash cards. She is missing most of her hard beginning sounds: T, R, W, K, and Ds seemed to be the toug...

 Did I expect to love this book as much as I did? No, way! I didn't see the ending coming. Who would have thought there were two killers and both had been victims of bullying. I did enjoy this audiobook, but something was missing. Overall, I just needed more connection with the characters. Hannah is the only character that I was able to build a list of character traits for.      The story was impressive, so I would rate this book a 3.25 out of 5 stars. Imagery is something else that really takes me in as a reader. This book really lacked in this department as well, although the plot took up for this!   

     Where do I begin? My cultural book club I joined at school picked this book for the month of September. It is a young adult novel that truly lets its audience know about Navajo culture. From the first chapter, you learned that our main character, Derek is beyond smart and has achieved enough accolades to qualify for a prestigious boarding school. Indigenous populations for many years were forced into religious based boarding schools so this creates quite a divide in his family. As he learns more about his grandmother and great grandmother's experiences at boarding school, he understands why they are stressed for him to willingly go.     Each chapter starts with the Navajo language. One insight that I purely enjoyed was that every older woman in your life as an auntie or grandmother. It was reiterated that family is more than just blood ties. I was overcome with emotion as he was telling his story about what school was like with all the white kids at the boa...

    I'll wait for this month every year. Honestly, it's like my Christmas and I cannot wait to celebrate it with my toddler. Do I have current plans for this month? Do you even need to ask? You know I do, girl!  1. Are we pumpkin patch ready? Yes we are and I totally have a time in place already picked out.  2. Am I paying for professional photos to be done with my child and her costume this year? Girl I saved up for those photos months ago, and I have already prepaid for them. I want my child to have photos to remember everything because I did not have that. 3. Are we gonna have traditions? Oh, you bet we are. Along with the pumpkin patch visit we will also be adding in Dollywood this year. You know I'm all about saving money. So do not judge me when I say I already have free tickets. Who can afford to buy those tickets in today's society with our current financial decline? 4. Who will be taking her child to trunk or treating? Me, of course. I already have our whole...

Have you ever just needed a book to take you away down a dark twisted tunnel? If you haven, then this is your book! I absolutely enjoyed every minute of this book and would gladly recommend that you add it to your list. Ivy's character especially makes my momma heart burst.      Betrayal runs rampant in most modern books, but this one cuts deeper. Is blood thicker than water or is our main character in some serious trouble? Can Ivy marry a man who she now knows his dark secret? You will have to read or listen to find out!     I kept thinking about my own wedding day or lack there of. We had went to the court house and avoided all the drama tied to getting our families in order. Maybe that proved to be a wise decision, but in this book an actual wedding is what saves it all.   

 I am a list person. My whole life revolves around various lists that keep me organized and focused throughout the day. The following are lessons that I have recently learned:  1. Not everyone is your friend. #hatersclub.   Yeah, I said what I said. Some people are never going to see past the flaws they have created for you. It should be more like #Girlgrowup.  Let stuff from five years ago stay in the past, worry about yourself... I'm trying to survive over here and you should do the same. 2. Stay in your own lane. If they do not ask, don't take time to explain.  3. Even snakes have kind eyes. That fake mask is see through and we all know it. This is not targeted at anyone specific.  4. Do your job. Go to work, complete work tasks, and then clock out and go home. Work is not your life. What is at home outweighs anything at work. Family should and will always come first.  5. Look over dumb people's comments. Just move on and don't feel the need to add ...