Because there was much hemming and hawing on my part about reading “Gone Girl,” from the crazy loved it/hated it hype to my wariness at a possible infertility story that rubbed me the wrong way, here’s my review from Goodreads:
It’s so easy to get in a reading rut. It’s even easier to not realize you’re in one. The key to reading more and often is choosing good books.
“OBVIOUSLY, JENNY,” you say.
“OBVIOUSLY, READER,” I counter.
But how do you choose good books? I don’t know how you do it, but here’s my convoluted [...]
Callista threw a fit on the floor when I wouldn’t let her take spoons from the kitchen. While I’d normally let a tantrum play out until it dissipates or escalates, Eleanor decided her sister deserved a time out, and Callista obliged.
Me? I watched, laughed and recorded it. I mean, what else would I have [...]
There’s a sweet spot between focusing too much on what could have happened and being drop-to-your-knees thankful that it didn’t, or so They want you to believe.
“Be grateful for what you have.” “Just focus on the positive.” “Don’t think about what could have happened.”
It’s impossible to appreciate a near miss without acknowledging what [...]
I ran across a blogger’s rant about National Infertility Awareness Week today and just shook my head.
The author, who shall remain unlinked, claims that NIAW is nothing more than a self-serving week to allow infertiles to push their medical advice down unsuspecting victims’ throats.
That’s paraphrasing, of course.
Nay, dear readers. This particular blogger [...]
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I don't think they'll mind me running at the park a few times a week. #triplets

Happy, red face! The trails are MUCH friendlier to my apparent lingering shin splints. I would've gone longer, but this is my 1st time on these trails, & I had NO clue where I was going. Next time!

Has atone bought these @yogabbagabba undies for their littles? Curious about sizing. I have 3 tiny hineys that Carter's 2-3 undies struggle to stay up on.

Mama can find time out ANYWHERE.

I can't imagine having #triplets before digital photography.

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Look what came in the mail! #triplets

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Southern belle. (Tutu count: 3.)

Tackle-hugs x3! #triplets

What, you don't wear your socks as mittens? #outcold #ERFing

Happy kiddos! #triplets

NAILED IT. ☀

Boo ya! I was 4 books behind, but I've rallied! Onto book No. 30! #ABeautifulMess #amreading

Because I'm a total lightweight & don't parent while even slightly drunk, & because I finally found plain sparkling water (not club soda) - fizzy, no-rum mojito water FTW!

Eleanor. She's currently my most challenging child - fearless, doesn't listen to "no" & is very attached to me. For all the frustrations, she is joy defined. This face!

OBNOXIOUS. I doubt this is relevant to Gone Girl's story, so why the conception distinction? Do you ever see an IVF-mention for the random next-door singleton baby? (If it is relevant, I'll apologize for my rant.)

Keep your britches on, & try to refrain from telling me how much you loved or hated this book. I waited this long to read it because I didn't want to be swayed by ALL the hype. (Book No. 29 of 2013) #ABeautifulMess #amreading

Cleaning up the dinner mess while my brain visits Hogwarts. If I can't have a new book in my hands, I'm listening to an already-read book on audio. #amreading ⚡
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