Books Read: 3rd Quarter 2026

For the 3rd quarter of 2026 I managed to read 5 books. The is the most number of books I have read in a quarter in a long time.

1) Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck: an interesting look into how to have a more growth oriented mindset. There were a few tips that I was able to take away for myself and the boys. 

2) Be Your Own Bestie: A No-Nonsense Guide to Changing the Way You Treat Yourself by Misha Brown: I have been following Misha on social media for awhile now. When he announced his book I knew I had to read it. It is defiantly in his style of being kind while also not pulling any punches. And he also blends in a bit of humor as well. 

3) What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast: A Short Guide to Making Over Your Mornings - and Life by Laura Vanderkam: the description of a short guide is right on - it was only about 30 pages or so. It was fine since it was such a short read but there was not really any new ground being broken.

4) Solitary: Unbroken by Four Decades in Solitary Confinement by Albert Woodfox: this book will make you angry. The abuse and corruption this man dealt with during his time behind bars is crazy. I would hope that things have changed in the system I have my doubts.

5) The Charity Shop Detective Agency by Peter Boland: this was a fun cozy mystery set in England. I didn't figure it out until closer to the end of the story. I loved the interaction of the 3 main characters and they way their different personalities compliment each other. 

Monday Musings

 As this first full week of October begins these are the things currently on my mind.

1) I was able to schedule an ADHD evaluation for Preston. it is going to be a long process but at least we are able to start.

2) There is a nip is in the air, the leaves are starting to change and we are losing more daylight every day. I do not think I am ready for fall yet.

3) I managed to finish knitting a hat for Preston in only 2 weeks. He loves it but it is a bit big. I am going to make him another one in a smaller size because I am concerned that he may lose it since he has a history of losing things.

Here are the pictures for the week.

It was Breakfast With Your Baby at Clark's school.

Preston and his new hat.

Friday Funnies

I hope that everyone has a terrific first weekend of October.

Three on Thursday

As this first day October winds down these are the things I am currently thankful for.

1) That today is the third day in a row where Preston has finished his work in class and has not had to being it home. 

2)  That we were able to get a new washing machine pretty quickly since our old one died.

3) That we have Breakfast With Your Baby tomorrow at Clark's school.

Monday Musings

As this week begins these are the things currently on my mind.

1) It is October this week. How is that even possible?

2) I took Preston to the doctor today for his yearly checkup and asked about having him evaluated for ADHD. We are a month into the school year and today I received my 4th email from his teacher about his inability to focus and finish his work. I am not thrilled with the idea of medicating him but something needs to change.

3) I am almost finished knitting Preston's hat. I cannot believe how fast it has gone.

Here are the pictures for the week.

I love this notification I got one day last week when Clark and Preston got home from school. 

Friday Funnies

I hope that you all have a great last weekend of September.

Three on Thursday

As the last full week of September comes to an end these are the things I am currently thankful for.

1) Having the ability to send Clark on errands when I do not feel like doing them.

2) That I can sleep in tomorrow because the boys do not have school (I am totally exhausted).

3) That my knitting mojo maybe back in business. In the last few weeks I completed the blanket for my great-niece, a preemie hat and made a pretty good start on a hat for Preston.