So, before kids I was a voracious reader, especially when I would commute to work on Bart. I could go thru 3 books during my work week and pick up 2 more on the weekend. It was great. Now? I'm lucky if I can finish a magazine from 3 months ago. In fact, I have stacks of unopened magazines from months ago and three that just came in. What? I get deals on subscriptions and some were free, so sue me.

Anyway, sometimes I forget that I have a kindle since we use the poor thing mostly to appease my toddler on long road trips in the car. Which it works perfectly for, but I forget that its mine and hello! I can read books and magazines all night long. You know? Instead of sleeping, like most normal people because that is the only time I am able to do anything of luxury. When no one needs me, or is calling (yelling) for me or is just up in my biz annoying the crap out of me. From work to home, it's sort of the same thing- the demands. But anyway, it is very different with my family of course. I can't get fired if I decide I've had enough. Sorry, what was I saying? Oh yeah reading, at night, or really early morning- it's the best ever. I know some moms wake up way early to get some time to themselves. I am not one of those moms. I am not a morning person, at all. Yes, I know. The irony (of parenthood) isn't lost on me.

Soo...(I wrote the above on my phone in the car, while we were on our way to a birthday party, the first of two that day - Saturday) where was I? Oh yes, anyway I'll just get to the point..I received a free kindle book to review - I Just Want to Pee Alone - I didn't even have to crack the "book" open to know that this was going to be a good read, the title of the book alone had me because yes, I do - just sometimes would like to be able to pee alone. and with the door closed. and without any interruptions or people asking for me and or looking for me and then inevitably, barging in on me. all this, before I even get to pee (on that note, have you read this? she is hilarious too) So, anyhoo. this book is HILARIOUS. I started reading it in the middle of the night, hence my above long intro..and I seriously almost woke up Raima when I read it and continued to read it until like 2 am. I had to hold back my laughter and ended up snorting, it was not pretty. The book, is a collection of essays by mom bloggers about life and kids and yes, parenting and all it's trials and tribulations but in a funny, sarcastic and often times crass voice - which I love. While yes, I did receive this book for free in order to review it, my opinion still is this - GET IT, READ IT! and commiserate and laugh out loud. I'll help you wipe the tears ;) If you don't want to take my word for it, read the other reviews. I will definitely continue to follow those bloggers.

In other news.. I got to hang out with one of my good friends who graciously let me photograph her. My idea was to really pamper her but I didn't get that chance (we talked instead - so giving her my utmost attention could be considered pampering, right? Maybe  just a little?). We got to hang out though and talk, with no interruptions! which was needed since it had been so long since we last hung out.