Right now I must admit I am not reading very much. I want to read more. I miss reading but I feel I NEED to read about RAD. I need to read more about how to help. Read more therapy strategies. But then I feel like I cannot take anymore RAD. No more talking, no more reading, no more thinking about RAD. But, of course, I cannot get away from it. And ignoring it is absolutely no help. And so I find myself somewhat paralyzed. And when I find I want to read I often choose to make new things. Learn new sewing techniques. Perfect old ones. I feel less guilty about that then I do about reading something "frivolous."
So, what is on my nightstand right now? Well, mostly attachment books. I think that I am eventually going to own all of the ones that are out there. I still have a lot to go but I keep picking them up. Trying new ones. I have a few I read awhile ago. But I'm off on a tangent. At the moment I am in the middle of Parenting Your Internationally Adopted Child
, Attachment-Focused Parenting
, and Nurturing Attachments
. All three are partially read. The first I sort of read here and there. Skipping the things that just do not apply to me. That are not where I am at. The other two are both half read. The other two I have started, gotten frustrated with and started the other, then gone back to the first, and so forth and so on. I want answers. I get frustrated when I feel like the book does not have the answers. And so I move on and then come back. So both are in progress. So far I both like and dislike both of them. If I find I truly like one I will write about that another time.
, Attachment-Focused Parenting, and Nurturing Attachments. All three are partially read. The first I sort of read here and there. Skipping the things that just do not apply to me. That are not where I am at. The other two are both half read. The other two I have started, gotten frustrated with and started the other, then gone back to the first, and so forth and so on. I want answers. I get frustrated when I feel like the book does not have the answers. And so I move on and then come back. So both are in progress. So far I both like and dislike both of them. If I find I truly like one I will write about that another time.
I want to read The Trouble with Alex
. It was recommended by another mom with a RADling. It is next on my list. I do allow myself a little bit of frivolity during the time I lie down with Mickey at night. Michael received an iPad for Christmas and I downloaded a book I have been wanting to read for a few months to iBooks. And I have yet to read it on the iPad but I do read it on my phone which is synced. It is Harry Potter and History 
. I love the Harry Potter series. I finished it months ago. Michael and Sean are just finishing book six. I did not want to read it for a long time. I resisted it. But I once I started it I was hooked.
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. It was recommended by another mom with a RADling. It is next on my list. I do allow myself a little bit of frivolity during the time I lie down with Mickey at night. Michael received an iPad for Christmas and I downloaded a book I have been wanting to read for a few months to iBooks. And I have yet to read it on the iPad but I do read it on my phone which is synced. It is Harry Potter and History . I love the Harry Potter series. I finished it months ago. Michael and Sean are just finishing book six. I did not want to read it for a long time. I resisted it. But I once I started it I was hooked.Disclosure: This post has affiliate links in it.
Thanks for visiting my blog! We watched Harry Potter Deathly Hallows Pt 2 last night. AT my daughter's request! Since she is the Only Child, she usually dictates...er I mean directs our Movie viewing, much to my hubs dismay- she also holds the remote when she does!
ReplyDeleteI resisted the Harry Potter series for a long time too (until a few months ago). But like you, once I started, I got hooked. My 16-yr-old started and finished them all last year, so she's anxiously waiting me to finish book 7 so we can talk about how it ends. :-)
ReplyDeleteI think you're wise to read a lot about RAD, but to set it aside and read "fun" things periodically too. It's easy to get overwhelmed otherwise.
That's how I feel. I just want my husband and son to finish it so we can really talk about it. :)
DeleteI have a family member with a neurological condition, and I totally hear what you're saying - some days I want to read all I can, and other days I just don't want to hear anything related! You sound like you're a wonderful mom to your kids! I've only read Harry Potter #1 and wasn't thrilled - do they get better?
ReplyDeleteI think so. I enjoyed the series very much.
DeleteI can totally relate to the challenge of reading what I "should" vs. what will help me escape reality for a bit. Sounds like a balance of both is what you're hoping to achieve! And HP is a good escape, isn't he?
ReplyDeleteelizabeth
5 Minutes for Books
Yes, he is. :)
DeleteI started reading the HP books when I was in college (about 7 or 8 years ago probably) and loved them. I just watched the first movie with my son who was probably a bit too young to really appreciate it, but it was still fun to relive the plot through his eyes.
ReplyDeleteI can identify with the struggle between what I need and ought to read and what I want to read. Sounds like you're striking a good balance.
ReplyDeleteI totally understand your struggle with sewing or reading, though in my case the reading usually wins out! I hope you make it through your "should be" reading.
ReplyDeleteI agree that it's hard to balance the "should" with the "want to." I think it's important to take time for both! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy reading. :)