Catch up...

I can't believe that it has been nearly two weeks since I last blogged! But I have been reading lots during this time... Here is an overview:

Redemption and Remember - these are the two books at the beginning of the Baxter family saga, written by Karen Kingsbury. I do love a good bit of Christian fiction. They are inoffensive and easy to read, but deal with hard-hitting topics, such as adultery, murder, family issues etc. I was particularly upset to lose Redemption at some point last Wednesday as I was only halfway through. Oh well, I have read it several times before!


Baby-led weaning - As Zoë is now 6 months old we are entering new territory; milk is no longer the only thing she is interested in putting in her mouth! When she nicked some carrots off my plate and started eating them, we decided that it was time for her to go onto solid food. Baby-led weaning may sound new and radical, but when you think about it more carefully, I reckon most babies over the years across different countries follow this method. All that is involved is that Zoë eats the same as what we are eating (though we cut it into finger size strips to make it safer and easier for her to cope with) - simple! One side benefit for me is that I am having to think very carefully about what I want Zoë to eat and am having to adjust my own diet appropriately. Let's hope for radical results for me!!

Morrisons free magazine - I will often pick up the free magazines in supermarkets as they are interesting, but you don't feel that you have to do anything with what you've read as it didn't cost you anything in the first place. It was lovely flicking through this in the garden with my lunch. Maybe I'll even get round to trying some of the recipes from it!

The Bible - I know that I said in my first post that I try to read the Bible regularly, but, being honest, it frequently doesn't happen. Despite enjoying it, I often find other things to read or to do. But this week I have been challenged to try again. In the past I have been an 'all or nothing' type of girl when it comes to studying the Bible, but with a 6 month old daughter it is just not possible to spend hours studying and praying. So, I am dipping in and out when I have the time. I am reading through the book of Daniel at the moment and will tell you what I've read in a separate post!

Claire's Facebook page - This week a friend of ours lost her battle with Cystic Fibrosis. Although from a human perspective it is terribly sad for someone to die in their 30s (indeed at any age), for Claire it is better by far as she is now in heaven, pain-free, enjoying fellowship with her Lord and Saviour, Jesus. Claire's Facebook page is full of memories and comments which are inspiring to read. She touched so many people's lives for good; the main theme seems to be how she was always more interested and concerned in other people despite her own daily struggles.

What have you been reading?