Sucker!

I am a huge sucker for everything Christmas. It's my favorite time of year. The Santa Clause is one of my favorite movies, followed closely by Home Alone 1 and 2, and Elf! 

The hallmark channel is amazing in all the movies it plays. Corny as they may be I love them! I'm not sure when they started playing them, but I've been watching them every chance I have had since yesterday. They kind of remind me of romance novels! The love stories and family togetherness make you feel all warm and fuzzy and ready for the holiday season. 

Okay, I got corny a bit there. But seriously, it got me thinking, there are lots of Christmas novels out there. I can't say that I have ever read any, how crazy is that?? So I am calling on you, yes you the awesome peron you are, for all your amazing recommendations! What Christmas romance-y novels should I read??? Thanks Guys!

C.M.

GUILTY!

TEN things about yourself.

NINE books you want to read.

EIGHT places you want to visit.

SEVEN favorite posts from my blog.

SIX ways to win my heart.

FIVE turn offs. 

FOUR guilty pleasures.

THREE things you want to say to three. 

TWO recent pictures.

ONE confession. 

Guilty Pleasures....hahaha....

A Month of Giving Thanks #2!

! have decided to participate in A Month of Giving Thanks hosted by Because Reading and Fantasy is more fun! I think this is a great way to enter into the holiday season and to remember all of the blessings in your life.  I have been debating just exactly how I wanted to approach this subject on my blog when this challenge, if you will, fell into my lap! For me, I don't plan to post something I'm thankful for everyday, but at the end of the week I'll do a catch up for the week! 

Five!

TEN things about yourself.

NINE books you want to read.

EIGHT places you want to visit.

SEVEN favorite posts from my blog.

SIX ways to win my heart.

FIVE turn offs. 

FOUR guilty pleasures.

THREE things you want to say to three. 

TWO recent pictures.

ONE confession. 

FIVE turn offs....yeah...this could be interesting....

Six

TEN things about yourself.

NINE books you want to read.

EIGHT places you want to visit.

SEVEN favorite posts from my blog.

SIX ways to win my heart.

FIVE turn offs. 

FOUR guilty pleasures.

THREE things you want to say to three. 

TWO recent pictures.

ONE confession. 

Day Six.
Today is six ways to win my heart. Hm.. this one is going to really make me think!

GOAL!!!

When young kids play soccer all they can think about is scoring that precious goal, or having control of the ball. They obsess over it even. Trying to make them see that teamwork is how they get there is a lot more difficult to teach. They may think "If these other kids would just get out of my way I could get there." It takes time and dedication to train their minds otherwise. Losing control of the ball to a teammate is sometimes the end of the world to their little psyches. 

Seven

TEN things about yourself.

NINE books you want to read.

EIGHT places you want to visit.

SEVEN favorite posts from my blog.

SIX ways to win my heart.

FIVE turn offs. 

FOUR guilty pleasures.

THREE things you want to say to three. 

TWO recent pictures.

ONE confession. 

Day Seven.

A Month of Giving Thanks!

I have decided to participate in A Month of Giving Thanks hosted by Because Reading and Fantasy is more fun! I think this is a great way to enter into the holiday season and to remember all of the blessings in your life.  I have been debating just exactly how I wanted to approach this subject on my blog when this challenge, if you will, fell into my lap! For me, I don't plan to post something I'm thankful for everyday, but at the end of the week I'll do a catch up for the week!

Eight

TEN things about yourself.

NINE books you want to read.

EIGHT places you want to visit.

SEVEN favorite posts from my blog.

SIX ways to win my heart.

FIVE turn offs. 

FOUR guilty pleasures.

THREE things you want to say to three. 

TWO recent pictures.

ONE confession. 

Today is eight places I want to visit. So here they are. 

1. Disneyland! I am a huge kid at heart and if I could would have annual passes forever! 

Day 9

Here goes for day Nine:

TEN things about yourself.

NINE books you want to read.

EIGHT places you want to visit.

SEVEN favorite posts from my blog.

SIX ways to win my heart.

FIVE turn offs. 

FOUR guilty pleasures.

THREE things you want to say to three. 

TWO recent pictures.

ONE confession. 

Last night I searched for my next read after finishing Allegiant. So here is what I came up with. 

1. The League of Skull and Bones by M.J. Fletcher who by the way has an amazing way of setting a scene. (This is my next read.)

Book Review- Allegiant

Book Review- Allegiant by Veronica Roth

This will be my first *real* book review on my blog. I know I am not the first to review this book. The popularity of this book is undeniable. It is not hard to see why. Veronica Roth has a way of setting the scene and making you feel as though you are there with the characters. Then of course there are the movies that are coming out. This series has been amazing to read. 

Likes:

*I love Tris's character. I love her strength, I love her determination. Everything about her just screams out to me. 

*I love the intense action throughout the book that keep you on the edge of your feet. It's amazing how the whole book can make you feel like your adrenaline is pumping. 

Dislikes: 

**SPOILER** If you have not read this book yet STOP here!! 

The 10 day blogging Challenge

Recently I came across a blog that had taken up a 10 day challenge. I found this to be a very interesting way for you to get to know me a little better. So here is the challenge. 

TEN things about yourself.

NINE books you want to read.

EIGHT places you want to visit.

SEVEN favorite posts from my blog.

SIX ways to win my heart.

FIVE turn offs. 

FOUR guilty pleasures.

THREE things you want to say to three. 

TWO recent pictures.

ONE confession. 

So here goes my shot at this challenge. 

"Mommy?"

Writing as a stay at home mom has its challenges there is no way around it. Expecting it to be easy would be a fools move. As with everything you do as a parent, there are always interruptions, unexpected bumps in the road, and spilled milk, well lets be honest, not just milk, spilled everything! But just how do you get anything done? 

*Spilled water*

Well, it's simple. One. Word. At. A. Time. If I set myself up with a goal of 1000 words per day, I would surely fail. Why? Because my kids have their goals for the day. They have their needs for the day. They have the lessons they look to me to learn. That is my job. My #1 priority. A job I am proud and honored to hold.

One day, that goal of 1000 words per day will seem small and insignificant.

*Mommy?* 

But for now, I write when I can, nap-time, during extra-curricular activities, scribbled in notebooks that are kept...everywhere. And maybe one day when someone asks me what I do my response will not be stay-at home mom, but instead be replaced with author. 

CM


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