Subscribepockets of time
I recently finished a great book simply called “Buddha
I love reading now as a new mom, too. You get really creative with the time you have. For example, we flew to Raleigh NC last week as our first “test trip” with Veda. Colin had to go for business so Veda and I decided to tag along because we wanted to see how well she traveled. (Answer: very well. She hardly noticed the pressure change in the plane and slept pretty well in the hotel.) But there was no reading on the plane as in years past. This time it was in the car… While Colin was in his meetings, Veda and I explored the Carrboro area (love) until she got too tired and needed a nap. And because we’d already checked out of the hotel, we had no place to go. So as she fell asleep in the car seat, I found an open, safe parking lot and settled in for a while. Got my book out, rolled down the windows and enjoyed a long 2 hours of reading. Nap for Veda. Reading for me. It was almost blissful sitting in the sunshine quietly for that stretch.
Other chapters are consumed during nap times at home, when I don’t have a pressing deadline. Or while soaking in a bath. But mostly at night after I put her to bed and the house is basically picked up and ready for the next day’s deconstruction.
I really didn’t think I’d be reading again until she was like 14 years old, so this is an unexpected gift. These little pockets of time.
Looks like a good read, I may just have to check it out, when school is out again. I have a question for you, what do you think of NC have you been to chapel hill area? Thanks :) and glad you have found creative ways to read.
yay for reading time! I loved Siddhartha, and I’ve been curious about this version of Buddha’s story for a long time. time to add it to the wish list! I love hearing about these little snippets of your life. Miss you.
The photos are breathtaking and so is your description of the car nap:) Book sounds good!
my little guy is just a bit younger than your daughter (he’s 7.5 months) and i just finished my first book in a long while too! (beautiful girls by lisa see… some light enjoyable fiction for a change.)
i hadnt read since mid pregnancy. (well – not counting a few baby/sleep books.) Its been so nice to sneak some reading in now that he sleeps through the night. And i did the same thing in the car a few weeks ago too. He fell asleep just as we got to the park, so i sat in the car and read and sketched till he woke up an hour plus later. And then it was time for the swings. :)
i love reading your blog as you are just a few months ahead of me… It’s hard getting back into the swing of things (regarding creativity & art & design) but i always find your site very inspiring. (I loved the idea of your studio/playroom as we’ve been trying to figure that out in my house too.)
Thanks for sharing your journey. (And i needed a new book to read and might have to check this one out.)
i’ve read Herman Hesse’s Siddhartha 3 times and LOVE it. i’ll have to read this one, too… thanks for sharing. i also love reading during Tulsi’s naps…that is, when i’m not napping, too.