Funny from today

We were noticing Calvin's freckles from all the time he spends playing outside and Josh said, "I used to have freckles like that . . ." Calvin asked, "What happened? Did they pop off?"

Another new category

Jane Austen Inspired novels:
Me and Mr Darcy -- completed

Austenland: in progress

ETA: Ha ha -- Austenland now finished!

E(a)TA: Reading Caddie Woodlawn with the boys . . . about 1/2 way through

New category designation

One day wonders -- books I finish in 1 day (that don't fit in other categories.

Completed: Queen of Babble by Meg Cabot
In progress: Me and Mr. Darcy (I started it today and will finish it tonight)

updating the book list

Haven't read any new books myself (too busy quilting and looking at quilt/embroidery books), but finished read alouds to the kids:
Strictest School in the World
The Princess and Curdie (George MacDonald)
(in progress) Caddie Woodlawn (Carol Ryrie Brink)