So as I sifted through the children's books a few days ago in pursuit of a gift for my friend, I was quickly taken back to the good ol' days of my childhood. I came across several picture books that particularly made my heart smile. I think I may have startled a few other browsers because I'm pretty sure I exclaimed out loud at least three times, "Oh my gosh! I forgot about this one!" Since my enjoyment was so full, I decided to get a few for myself. A short time later I realized that I had a hearty pile of books for myself, and nothing yet for Shani. Thus my inward battle began. I chastised myself for grabbing a bunch of items all for myself when my whole intent was to buy a gift for someone else. I reminded myself that my freelance jobs had been depressingly slow this month. Eventually, I reluctantly placed my collection back on the shelf, and I moved on to a new isle to continue the search for a gift. A few minutes later, I returned to again reclaim the books I had set aside. After another few minutes of deliberation, I put them all away again, walked away, and then came back one more time. It's a beastly cycle, and I get caught in it every time I'm in a bookstore. In the end, my good conscience won, and I exited the bookstore with my gift, and nothing more.
I've thought of ways to solve this problem. The obvious answer I came up with was to head to the library. But well, another problem arises with that. I'm supposed to give the book back?? That's just cruel and unusual.
Well anyway, here's a few of the books that caught my eye the other day. I don't know, maybe it'll be just as nostalgic for someone else.
...on a completely unrelated note, I'm thinking about changing my hairstyle. Check out this link and let me know what you think:
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Too Funny! I find myself in with that problem anytime I go to Target. For some reason, it doesn't matter what it is, if it's at Target then I need it. Bryan's gotten pretty good at helping me put things down. :)
LOVED the new do. You should do it like that all the time.
I'm so so laughing! You've got the facial expression as well! In fact you're TOO believable! Are you sure Thomas is your first????? About the book thing. Give into it. Repressing your inner Barnes and Noble will only bruise your organs. You and I will know we have "arrived" as mother and daughter in law when we go to Strand's in Greenwich Village...Until then--D.I. Some books there are worthy of gift giving even!!
I completely understand. I have such a hard time leaving the bookstore empty handed. It does get easier. Lily and I love to go and look at the books, I like the set up at Borders much better than the library. We still go to the library often, but to change it up we love to go to Borders and sit in their big comfy armchairs and read. I love all the books you posted! By the way, Lily has started doing hair. She's really very good. I bet she would give you some kind of discount ;)
Oh Seaz, you and me both have the same horrid dilemma with bookstores. I was just at Barnes and Noble last night to buy a few Dr. Seuss books for my classroom and before I knew it, I had found "a few" other things I wanted as well. I get up to the register and the cashier gives me my total...$91.00. I about combusted right there. Reality struck and I told her to get rid of everything but the Dr. Seuss. I think Barnes and Noble has opened a few new stores solely based on the money I've spent there in the past.
Oh! and I totally LOVED The Story About Ping when I was little. And I read Chicka Chicka Boom Boom to my 3 year olds at least 2 or 3 times a day, along with Chicka Chicka 123.
Seaso - I am still totally laughing at that hairstyle - Classic I tell you! The next time I see Chick-A-Chick-A-Boom-Boom on one of the Scholastic book orders that the kids bring home from school, I will gladly get you one. :)
Nice story, Season. Budget. Make a list, set aside the money, and buy a book or two a month. You'll have a nice collection before you know it!
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