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It’s been sitting on my nightstand for a while, but I decided to pick this up over the weekend anticipating the events that would must soon take place in the months to come. Ironically, my not yet 2 toddler decided two evenings ago that she is grown and handled all her own affairs the following day. I am merely a spectator to her progress, and it seems I won’t need a parenting book from the 70s after all.

The name is silly, but it’s mostly good, simple decorating tips. I’m not naturally good at decor, so I’m enjoying this little book.

Pre-reading this to make sure it’s appropriate. It’s not looking promising… the previous Ramona books are decently sweet. This one launches you into teenage rebellion.

Reading this aloud to Oliver. This is the silliest book!

I just want this book to be over already. I’m
Seeing it as a personal challenge to finish it at this point.

Beginning this in audio form with Oliver. He’s getting a lot more out of it than I thought he would, and it makes my hobbit heart happy!

An excellent, and quick little read. Loads of good practical applications for everyday parenting without the fine details of every potential little issue.

I’m having trouble getting into this book. Lots of decent things to think about, but as the info is pretty dated, it is striking me as “boring”. When I told Eric this, he says … “They don’t want to amuse you!”