About Antonette
Mom to a rambunctious three year old. Wife of seven years. Tends to get lost in bookstores and libraries for long periods of time. Working on a Master's degree, practice sign language interpreter, and provider of Early Intervention services to families of children with hearing loss. personal blog: 1crazymomma.typepad.com book blog: 01crazymomma.wordpress.comWebsite: http://01crazymomma.wordpress.com
Posts by Antonette
Bedtime Reader? Beep Beep!
By Antonette on November 17, 2008
I picked up this book at our local library.
Off Go Their Engines, Off Go Their Lights, written by Janice Milusich and illustrated by David Gordon.
My 3.5 year old loves anything involving vehicles, so I knew that this one would catch his eye.
This is {read more}
By Antonette on November 17, 2008
Business + Common Sense = A Great Book
By Antonette on November 7, 2008
I have to tell you a secret.
Even though I try my hardest to read outside of my comfort zone, there are books that I just.will.not.touch.
I’m not going to list them here, lest you think I am shallow.
I like what I like. You like what you like.
So {read more}
By Antonette on November 7, 2008
Instilling A Love of Libraries
By Antonette on November 3, 2008
By Antonette on November 3, 2008
Today I have a guest reviewer who would like to share some of his favorite reads.
My three year old son, participated in our library’s summer reading program. He goes through phases where he likes to read books on the same topics.
Here are his top {read more}
Got MILzilla?
By Antonette on October 27, 2008
Alas, I am sorry to report that I am one of those women who does not have the MIL from hell.
Why am I bringing this up here?
Because I had the chance to review a book recently that falls into this realm of MIL relations.
Sally Shields has written a book, {read more}
By Antonette on October 27, 2008
A Good Yarn
By Antonette on October 23, 2008
Ever since I started knitting, I have become interested in fiction that has knitting as the theme. There are actually quite a few out there.
As I was reading Knitting: A Novel, I came upon a passage that that was so beautifully written, I wished I could {read more}
By Antonette on October 23, 2008
Testimony
By Antonette on October 21, 2008
By Antonette on October 21, 2008
Looking for an interesting scandal?
Drama?
Look no further.
Anita Shreve has given us a new novel that I couldn’t. put. down.
If you’ve read Jodi Picoult’s Nineteen Minutes, where each chapter is the voice of one of the characters, Testimony is {read more}
Book Review, Sneaky Sister Fiction
By Antonette on October 15, 2008
A few months ago, I picked up a book called Knitting Under the Influence, written by Claire LaZebnik.
I loved it.
So when I heard that LaZebnik had another book out in September, I jumped at the chance to review it.
I was not disappointed.
I have no {read more}
By Antonette on October 15, 2008
Hop on the Couch, Grab Some Coffee – Book Review
By Antonette on October 13, 2008
Chick Lit. Mommy Lit. Throw them both together somewhere in England, and you’ve got the makings of a fun, engaging read. Your Roots Are Showing is a great book by Elise Chindley.
Character Lizzie Buckley is a Mom we Can Relate to
She’s pretty {read more}
By Antonette on October 13, 2008
Maternal Heartache
By Antonette on October 1, 2008
Nausea.
Sore breasts.
A missed period.
Two pink lines.
These words, for some, bring along with it a sense of: Excitement. Elation. Anticipation. Planning.
Still others: Fear. Dread. Uncertainty. Anxiety. A different set of “What ifs?”
Sadly, {read more}
By Antonette on October 1, 2008
Beware! A Bear!
By Antonette on September 23, 2008
There once was a bear
with a shaggedy head
Who came into my cabin
and hopped on my bed.
Thus begins the story of The Bear on the Bed.
This humorous tale, written by Ruth Miller and Illustrated by Bill Slavin, tells the reader what happens when a bear {read more}
By Antonette on September 23, 2008
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