So I guess the frenzy of reading (not to mention the time that allowed it) has ebbed away. I was off to such a good start this year. I think I need a vacation from life for a few days. You see, I suffer from a few things that keep me from reading as much as I used to. Guilt being the largest one. I've mentioned my dog (and those familiar with me and my other blog know what a nut I am for this furry baby) as being a large reason for my not reading in the volumes of my youth. Well, she demands a lot of attention. Though she's a little over a year old, she's still got enough puppy in her that she likes to play. And being that I'm at work most of the day and she's at home alone, when I get home I feel guilty if I don't devote a large portion of my time to playing with her or just giving her some extra attention. (and if I don't give it to her willingly, she usually finds ways to GET my attention! Chewed shoes anyone?) So I put aside my longing to read and instead love on her or spend and hour or two playing tug-of-war and fetch with her.
I got away with reading so much over the holidays because I was home with her so much that I a) didn't feel guilty shoving her out of my face when she'd get up in it and b) she napped a lot during the day because it's what she's used to doing.
I wouldn't trade her for all the books in the world but sometimes I wish I could be just a little selfish and read all those lovely books on my TBR shelf.
It's not denial. I'm just very selective about the reality I accept.
Me too!
It seems like there just isn't enough time in the day. Too many reads, too little time. What's on your TBR List?
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How about putting Libby on
How about putting Libby on the couch beside you and reading aloud to her? That's attention, right? LOL
Aunt B
How about putting Libby on
How about putting Libby on the couch beside you and reading aloud to her? That's attention, right? LOL
Aunt B
ooops. Why did that post come up twice? Some day I'll get the hang of this new-fangled stuff....or not.
TBR and Libby
Dream~Oy, there's so many. The entire new Montana Mavericks from SSE, Spying in High Heels, Donna Alward's Almost a Family, and a few Supers plus a bunch of Lori Foster books I got at the thrift store months ago and a couple of Nora Roberts.
Aunt B~LOL That would just inspire her to get up in my face and give me sugar. That's what she does anytime I talk too much or sing.
It's not denial. I'm just very selective about the reality I accept.
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That is an absolutely
marvelous picture. I'm so jealous!
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You are sounding like a good parent! Have fun with her and you'll find some time to read soon!!
Kate
TBR--The Born Readers
I understand
We have a black lab who is 14 months old. He has so much energy in him if you don't pay attention to him he will do something that makes you give it to him. Forget about the chewed shoes, lets discuss chewed books! Grrr.........
What about audio books?
You could tapes or CD's from the library and listen to them and play at the same time .... or listen while you commute
I think you're being a very good furmommy .... furkids are very needy and I know I always felt sooooo guilty when I left mine alone all day too
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I am lucky that I have others who will entertain the dog, but every now and then she insists that it's me, and there goes the book! I never have the camera ready, but it's so cute when she lays on the book and looks like she's going to read it.
I've also suffered the chewed shoes, but never the chewed books.
Sandi
Sandi
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Outside of a dog a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read. Groucho Marx
Hey Jana
It's snowing!!!!
Kate
TBR--The Born Readers
Kate~You can keep the snow!
Kate~You can keep the snow! LOL We just barely missed getting ice the past weekend. I'm ever so thankful.
Ya'll are all such a supportive group. Thanks for not making me feel silly.
It's not denial. I'm just very selective about the reality I accept.
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Frenchie
LOL You're too funny. But thanks.
It's not denial. I'm just very selective about the reality I accept.
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