January was a pretty busy month for me. I’ve started to slowly get back into working again. Although I didn’t make an specific New Year resolutions, I’m trying my best to make better decisions and to take better care of myself. Its hard to do when you have a little one. Even harder when you are a single parent. But I’m trying my best.
Charlie has learned and grown so much since Christmas. He is now over 9 months old, with two teeth and two more coming through. He never ceases to amaze me or melt my heart.
As you will see from my monthly wrap-up below, I only completed 1 book in January. However I’m actually pretty please with the amount of reading I’ve fit in this month. I’ve been slowly re-reading Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire as well as an eBook by Beth Labonte.
I came to realize that in the past year I put a lot of pressure on myself to finish a book by the end of the month. I’m trying a new approach to this. I’m just going with the flow. I’ll get it finished when I can. And if that so happens to be a few days into a new month, then that is ok. I know this will change up my monthly wrap-up totals, but allow me to take my time and enjoy the stories I’m reading more.
Books Completed
40 Love by Madeleine Wickham
♥♥.5 2.5/5
Genre: Contemporary Fiction, Audio Book
The Stats
Total Number of Books Read: 1
Total Number of Fiction: 1
Total Number of Non-fiction: 0
Total Books Sent for Review: 0
Total Books Read from My Shelves: 0
Total Library Books Read: 1
Formats Read
Physical Books: 0
eBooks: 0
Audio Books: 1
Total Books Read in 2018: 1
Currently Reading
February TBR
Hosted by: Book Date
ML's Red House Reviews 
So important to relax and enjoy the reading with no pressure. Charlie sounds like a really special gift, take care and stay well.
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Thank you so much Kathryn. He sure is. All the best to you as well.
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When my niece was a little baby, my sister barely got any reading time in, but now that she is 2 and has more of a set schedule, my sister is reading a ton! I hope you enjoy whatever you read next!
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Its tough with a little one. Thank you Angela! Hope you enjoy your next read as well.
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Hi,
I’ve got 7 year old twin grandchildren that live with me. They keep you busy, but I manage to read. I think having a scheduled time to read helps me. I’ve put Everything She Lost on my TBR list. Have a great day!
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I’m sure they keep you very busy Sherrie. But it must be nice having them there. Yes, its all about using your time wisely. I fit my reading in when I can. Hope you have a great day as well.
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My son is 4 and when he was smaller I got overwhelmed easily. It does get easier. Enjoy Harry Potter!
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Thank you!
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I’ve enjoyed some Madeleine Wickham books…and want to read more. Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks for stopping by!
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You are doing great and loving on your son is most important! Whatever you read hope it’s great.
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It sure is, Nise’. Thank you.
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Thanks for commenting on my blog. I looked through your Catch Up Challenge and I think you definetly should read Firefly Lane soon. It is a great book. Super emotional and I think you totally will enjoy it.
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Thank you for the recommendation Rachel! I’ll try to bump it up on my list. 🙂
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