Oh, happy day!

I have been stressing, somewhat, over the US Literature schedule I made for Jesse. I spent quite some time looking through lists then googling the books' summaries to see which books I wanted on the syllabus. It was only after the syllabus was done I realized some of the books (written in the early 1800's) are difficult, if not impossible, to find. {sigh}

This afternoon, I decided to take another stab at trying to find some of the oldest ones on-line. And BAM! There they were to my delight. There is a project (I don't recall the name right off) that has posted some of the oldest novels on-line. It was there I found the two I was beginning think I wouldn't find or would have to spend some ungodly amount of money to procure. Whew. I'm happy now.

I did finally show the literature list to Pam, one of our librarians, today. She has been giving me a bit of grief over Jesse's current reading book even though she admitted she's never read it. I told her it hasn't been that bad. Now, the introduction from the Columbia University professor was horrid. But the book itself has not been so bad. I feel for Teague though (character in the book). Anyway, Pam liked a lot of my choices for this year. A couple she gave me looks over, but you know you are not going to please everyone all the time. lol

Chloe had her second Battle of the Books meeting today. Her goat, Agent Meh, was chosen as one of the mascots. She is very happy with that. She made her goat sunglasses too, because every good agent has a pair. (I am suppose to post a picture but I've yet to download pics.) They still didn't choose names, but hopefully next week they will get to that.

Tonight is my book club meeting. I did manage to finish the book this morning. I liked it but for reasons most would probably not like it. It didn't end like some magical fairy tale, which I liked. I mean who's life is really a magical fairy tale anyway? I can't wait for the discussion tonight, especially Ms. Linda, she is a no holds bar kind of woman. It should be interesting.

Compliments and changes

When I was leaving Book Club last night, I was speaking with the library manager another librarian. The other librarian was the previous volunteer coordinator. Last week, I told the new coordinator this week would be the girls "last week". Well, they were all "freaking out" (her words) because they thought the girls were not going to go back to volunteering. They sent me an email earlier this week and I confirmed they would be back in the fall. But she had to tell me last night, while laughing to almost tears, what they were thinking. The manager then told me they can't quit because "they are institutions of the library". I thought that was very sweet. He even told three of the ladies from Book Club the girls are "their best volunteers". I think the girls are awesome; but, I'm their Mom. I love to hear other people agree with me.

Life is full of changes. Our little, extended family had one of those this week. In fact, it was yesterday. Yesterday afternoon my Dad's cousin, Wilburn, passed away. He had a massive stroke last year. He had improved greatly over the year, but in recent weeks had some complications. His passing is so very sad for John and myself. Other than our parents and John's siblings, Wilburn and his family were the only ones attending our wedding. We didn't send invitations out. We told everyone where and when we were getting married, but no invitations. Wilburn had told my Dad they "wouldn't miss it for the world" and they didn't. They came down a snow covered mountain in NC to go up another one in TN to get to our wedding. I am waiting to hear from Dad regarding arrangements. My Dad can't ride to Florida, but I will hopefully be at the service.