Books & Slippers.........

Shanna gave us all cute slipper for Christmas and so I thought it would be fun if we all wore them to Book Club this month....cuz you know.....slippers can be so fun. hahaha

It was fun seeing them all and watching them become friends. (I know I'm stale and should stop) At least our feet were warm and cozy and looked cute.

Everyone liked the lunch I prepared. Oh...because we have lunch at our book clubs.  I served Chicken Noodle Soup and Caesar Salad with a roll and Strawberry Cream Pie for dessert. (that I bought)  It was good and I believe I am done for the year with hosting. (yahoo!)

We discussed our books and made a few exchanges.  I didn't borrow any books this time though because I have bought a few that I want to read.  The two books I read this month were both really good.  "The Boy in Striped Pajama's" was a true story and really good and also sad.  It was about a little boy who's dad was a big guy for Hitler.  The dad moved the family right by a camp for the Jews. It was a lonely and terrible place for children and nothing for them to do. The little boy walks down the fence line because he see's something down there.  The dot he was watching gets bigger and actually finds a little boy about his age sitting on the other side of the fence in striped pajama's.  They become great friends and one day the little boy gets brave and goes on the other side of the fence with his friend.  I will leave it at that ...... I think by exploring on the other side of fence it woke his dad up.  I liked that book.

The other book I read was "Banana Split".  This book is in a series and I enjoyed this book better than some of the other ones.  It's about a lady just a bit older than me that always seems to find herself in the middle of a murder.  She likes to play detective and seems to pick up a few things the police miss.  It's adventurous and was staged in Kauai which might be why I liked it so much.  It was a light read and I enjoyed it.  I also started a book Shanna suggested I read.  It is called "The Harbinger" and I strongly suggest it.

I also started a book Shanna suggested I read.  It is called "The Harbinger" and I strongly suggest it.  I am half way through but this book makes you think.  It's fiction but I think it is based around true facts.  It parallels  the time of Isaiah to our time now. (starting with 9-11)  It's scary how we are repeating History again....Pushing away God.  Even the words being said are the same.....good book.

I like my book club...they're fun and smart and talented and wonderful.  We missed Suzie and Shanna today.

Multi Tasking like a scatter brained maniac

I had three hours before Book Club.....Plenty of time until I started getting ready.  First I thought I'd hurry and clean the bathrooms.  I always like to clean the bathrooms a little better when people are coming over.  That was going good until I went out of the bathroom to get the mop and I passed the laundry room.  Better put a load of laundry in and fold the load that is dry.  I fold laundry on my bed and thought today is a good day to change the sheets.  So I change the sheet so I can fold the clothes on my bed.  I am right by the bathroom and decided to hurry and shower so at least I am ready. Before blowing my hair I remember I was getting the mop but think it would be good to start the chicken since I am making Chicken Noodle Soup for lunch.  I start the chicken and put some veggies on to cook too. Then I go back to blowing my hair and notice the laundry that needs folding...oh ya and I forgot to grab the mop.  I fold the laundry go back to the kitchen for the mop and decide to hurry and sweep the kitchen floor.  Before getting the mop I go back to the bathroom and dry my hair and get out the straightener and plug it in so it can heat up.  I change the laundry again but leave the big basket of dry clothes on my bed.  The vacuum was in the laundry room and I remember I didn't vacuum the family room so I pull it out and start vacuuming down the hall and into the family room.  I check the chicken and the veggies and notice the sink has dishes in it so I clear the dish washer so I can load it with the dirty dishes.  I go back to vacuuming and remember I still haven't mopped the bathroom.  I think I finally got the mop and pushed it across a few of the floors.  The chicken is done so I pull it out and start the noodles.  I wipe a few counters and look for a table cloth before I cut the chicken.  I am unable to find a table cloth that is clean or long enough so I bag that idea.  I go back and cut the chicken, check the noodles, get the dishes out, make a mental note about the other things I need to do to complete the meal.  I get the butter for the rolls and move the rolls over so I won't forget.  I pull the pie out of the fridge so it will be thawed. (yep...I bought it)  I remember I haven't done my hair but hurry and finish the soup and have it on simmer and clean up the rest of the dishes that I have used.  I go in and do my hair and think wonderful I have just enough time to make the salad.  I start making the salad and just about have it ready when I hear a knock at my door.  It's time for Book Club!  I closed my bedroom door with the load of laundry sitting on my bed and grabbed my slippers....I was ready!