Dewey’s 24-Hour Read-a-Thon: It’s Long Over but How Did I Do?

Well, Dewey’s 24-Hour Read-a-thon is long over. I had a fantastic time. It was really hard to read with the kids but overall I think it went pretty well.  Reading with a partner was fantastic and I think we had more fun eating our special treats than we did reading!
I do have one bone to [...]

Dewey’s 24-Hour Read-a-Thon Update #3

I’m reading today in Dewey’s 24 Hour Read-a-Thon!
I finished Born on a Blue Day which has been on my shelf FOREVER.  I wanted to read it as April is Autism Awareness Month.  Glad I read this one earlier in the day as it wasn’t one that tends to be a fast read.  [...]

Dewey’s 24-Hour Read-a-Thon Update #2

I’m reading today in Dewey’s 24 Hour Read-a-Thon!
Went to bed last night way to late! I think I was too excited making the fruit dip which we shall consume later.  I felt completely dead when the alarm went off this morning and it took about a half hour to stop hitting the snooze button, [...]

Dewey’s 24-Hour Read-a-Thon Update #1 (And it Begins!)

I’m reading today in Dewey’s 24 Hour Read-a-Thon with more than 350 other readers!  I was unable to participate in the fall, so I’ve been eager to get started!  I find myself with a partner this time!  Taylor, my husband, will be joining me as we struggle to also keep the kids occupied.  I [...]

In Which I Find Myself with a 24-Hour Read-a-thon Partner!

I was unable to participate in the 24-Hour Read-a-thon in the fall and so I’m really looking forward to setting time aside on April 10th for Dewey’s Read-a-thon.  Read for 24 hours?!  Crazy right?  But you know that you are considering it right now and taking a  peak at your calendar.
This year Taylor, my husband, [...]