Summer of Reading

I found this bookshelf on my sister-in-laws blog and I thought that would be fun to keep track of the books I've read. I love reading!!! I don't know how I managed, but I've read a total of 13 books so far this summer. The Harry Potter ones I read with my kids. I'm obsessed with the Twilight series, and anxiously waiting for book 4 and the movie!! And then obviously anything "Love and Logic". I can't get enough of these Love and Logic books. They are so fun to read and there are so many ideas to use immediately on your children that work. Steve and I have to try so hard not to laugh when we use their sayings and they work.
For example... my child did something that should have a consequence and instead of freaking out like I normally would, I simply said, "Oooh, I'm going to have to do something about that, but not now, I'm going to have to think about it for a while. Try not to worry about it, I'll let you know soon." And she says back to me, "But mom, I WILL worry about it! Tell me!!!" I say, "Not now :)" And I buy myself some calm down time and think of a logical consequence that is usually house work, and you get the point. This method of parenting has helped me enjoy being a mom again, I'm not freaking out anymore, AND I'm getting a whole lot of housework done! :)