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A short post today, but I felt the need to share after reading this lovely little picture book with Portia the other night: Fred by Kaila Eunhye Seo It is the sweetest story with a wonderful message for both kids and parents: Imaginary friends are wonderful and we shouldn't let them go as we grow. In fact, they might be even more important to keep with us as we get older. Because sometimes, no matter what your age, you need friend when no one else is around. Plus the art is just lovely. It makes me smile. images pulled from Amazon Until next time, go spend some time with an old friend, imaginary or otherwise...and happy reading! :-)

It is January 28th and I am in full-blown winter funk. Every year I forget how much I detest January and February. And every year, after the brief glow of the new year has worn off, I wander around in a half-asleep haze wondering why I feel so blah. And then I remember...Oh, right, it's January. The days are short and cold. Everyday looks just like the next. I'm now slugging through the routine that seemed a refreshing, new structure back in September. It's all  I've been working on the railroad all the live-long day ... The kids and I are going stir-crazy. Okay, well, it's mostly me. The only breaks from the routine are snow days--one is good, two is too many-- and I spend the whole time wishing they were sand days. Can you imagine waking up one morning around February 1st to a school alert on your cell that reads SAND DAY! Imagine looking out your window to find piles of warm sand, sunshine and lapping waves...and, if we're going to go with t...