Thursday, March 3, 2016

February Wrap-Up and What I'm Into

I didn't do a January wrap-up, mainly because I was running around wiping down doorknobs with disinfectant and pumping kids full of antibiotics. Between myself, my husband, and the kids, we went through a few rounds of a stomach bug, several colds, and walking pneumonia. There were a few weeks there where I felt like we were barely holding it together. But I think we are coming out the other side and the couple of warm days that we have had and the ability to actually drive home from work in the daylight are doing wonders for us!


I have to confess that while 2 and 8 can be challenging ages, I'm having a blast watching these two. Every once in a while, I find myself laughing hysterically or needing a mop to wipe my heart off the floor after a particularly adorable moment. I especially love watching them together and I'm so glad that they are friends.

What I Read/Reviewed:
I only reviewed 5 books in February because I was posting weekly posts about Alexander Hamilton and I participated in a readalong of a great book about female scientists called Headstrong, as well as Book Blogger Appreciation Week. So I guess, technically, I reviewed 7 books - 5 were nonfiction and 2 were fiction.

                  

I think my favorite book of this month was The Queen of the Night, but I also have to send some love to Ron Chernow's Hamilton. I spent eight weeks with that book and I feel like I learned so much, not only about the man himself but also about the era in which he lived and the beginning of our American government and politics.

                              The Queen of the Night    Sounds Like Me    Twain's End
                                                       Wildflower          Big Magic 

What I'm watching:
The husband and I loved the end of Agent Carter and I really hope that it gets a third season. When I'm working or blogging and I want some background noise, I find myself rewatching Gilmore Girls. I guess I'm getting ready for the new episodes!


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What I've been listening to:
Hamilton. Obviously. Always. But I've also been branching out and listening to some new-to-me musicals including Little Women and The Drowsy Chaperone. 

And then there are podcasts. I love Book Riot's The Podcast and Get Booked. What podcasts do you listen to?



What were you into in February?

What I'm Into

10 comments:

  1. Stopping by from the What I'm into linkup.

    I share your love for Hamilton!

    Jen at ymjen.com

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    1. It's so good! My sisters and I may not do mini-performances when we get together. :)

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  2. Wow I didn't realise your boy is 8 already!I don't know anything about 8 year olds, but twos sure are funny. I can't wait to read Queen of the Night! Hope March will be a great one for you.

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    1. He's a giant. I keep thinking he's a million years old and then he does something that is still very much a little boy. It's a really fascinating in-between age.

      Can't wait to hear what you think of Queen of the Night!

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  3. Is The Queen of night a spooky read? It looks spooky to me based on the cover but I'm not sure.

    Majanka @ I Heart Reading

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    1. No, I don't think it's spooky. It's a lot of secrets and hidden identities, but nothing jumping out to say "boo!"

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  4. Glad your household's feeling a little better now at least!! And ahh Hamilton. I just recently discovered it. It's so good.

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    1. It's so very good. I may be slightly obsessed, but I'm not too worried about it. :)

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  5. Sorry to hear that the start of the year didn't go down too well in your household what with illnesses - it's great that you're all on the mend now, touch wood!!

    Lovely picture of your two children - I feel you on 2 being a challenging age!

    Happy March!

    Reading With Jade

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    1. Indeed! I hope things are going well with you and your little one.

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