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How about a list today?
- We finally closed on our mortgage from the addition yesterday. I found it pretty cool that the attorney the bank chose for us has 3 biological boys and 1 girl which they adopted. He was very supportive of our decision and gave us some great advice.
- Speaking of, we had our initial fire inspection this morning. Everything looked fine. The fire marshal has to come out and inspect everything himself. He does it once a month in our county and will be out the last week of August. She mentioned that they’ve lost 2 workers and are running behind on home studies. Normally they do the home study just as soon as the fire inspection is over but it could be longer. She’s still hoping by October/November we’ll be approved.
- School starts 1 week from today. We are READY. Emma is on countdown. And honestly, I am ready. I’ve enjoyed having the kids around but it’s been a stressful summer with my new schedule.
- Speaking of going back to school, our luau is ON. We’re doing some shopping tonight and will be preparing decorations and food the next two nights. It’s actually been a lot of fun being creative with the girls. Also, testing out a snow cone machine is not a bad job to have.
- I finished the first draft of this. 20,000 words came out faster than I imagined they would. Would you pray I know what to do with them and more than that, have the courage?
- This is very silly news but I finally earned my gold card at Starbucks. I have a gold Starbucks card (duh) with my name on it. I can’t help it, it feels cool.
- Scott bought me a Kindle for our anniversary and I’ve been spending time figuring it all out. If anyone has good resources for children’s books, I’d appreciate it. Also, does anyone have experience with lending books? Basically I need all your favorite tips and tricks. Please and thank you.
Hope your week is going well!
I.AM.SO.JEALOUS!! I WANT A KINDLE!!!
Dave and the girls just bought me a kindle for my birthday – but they couldn’t wait and went ahead and gave it to me! (yay – can’t wait to borrow all your -ahem – share books with you).
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I really wish I could have a digital copy of all the books I had on my shelves. I only have a few on my Kindle.
http://booklending.com is a good resource for Kindle lending. You’ll find that a lot of books are not lendable, but there are plenty that are. They send out a daily newsletter with lists of freebies, sale books, etc. Also, they have a page on FB that’s a good additional resource – you can ask other users questions easier there.
Also, know that the Kindle will be compatbible for library lending in September for most areas. Check your library website for information.
As to children’s stuff, I have no clue. We’re not there yet with our kids and my Kindle. Need a cover? I have an extra you can have. Email me your addy.
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