My dear friend Emily--mom of 2 and my favorite of the Bossy sisters, mostly because she's the only one I know--recommended this book as the perfect read when you're expecting your second. And I loved it! The subtitle is "a year of frantic tedium, neurotic angst, and the wild magic of a growing family," which suits it perfectly. It'll make you laugh, cry, and sigh in relief because Newman knows exactly how you're feeling. She chronicles her adventures raising a toddler and expecting her second, and all of the crazy things that happen in between. I admit I've been a bit nonchalant during this pregnancy--I've been through it all before, haven't I?--but now that it's coming down to the wire I'm feeling a bit frantic. Six weeks and there's so much to do! This book is a good way to curl up, relax, and enjoy the journey. I highly recommend it for those of you who are expecting your second soon. And for those of you who've already popped, it's also about the early days of a newborn and toddler--if you have time to read, that is. :)
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6 weeks?
Is that all? I'm so excited for you! I look back with great fondness my time with two sweet girls to read and play with and clean up after.
Oh! I'm so glad you read it and liked it! I loved it, and then I found her column online and subscribe to it in my google reader--but the book is so so so good--reads better than anything published on the net.
;-) I'm so excited for you. Baby number 2 is incredible, you will love it. xoxo
I forget that you know Emily Plicka! So fun... how again? English majors, study abroad friends... remind me? Love Emily (and the whole Plicka clan!) and love Bossy! :) Great that you and I can share that bond.
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