and now I know the history of everything

[antof9]

Because I really am that smart (or perhaps because of a total lack of common sense whatsoever), I joined the readthenewberys community. Actually, now that I think back, they only convinced me to read the first book because the author was Dutch!

Anyway, despite the Supernarcoleptic powers of the author, I have FINALLY finished the first book (The Story of

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[alrescate]

'Mah brainz' makes me think of zombies for some reason...

Let me know when you guys reach 1970, I might join you. (I'm thinking I'd be up for reading the ones that have won in my lifetime.

[antof9]

I'm thinking I'd be up for reading the ones that have won in my lifetime.

So we should let you know when we're at 1840, right, Betsy?

*ducks and runs*

[alrescate]

You better run!

*grabs sewing needle and chases Mant*

Never mind. You're safe. I'm not running any further....the twins don't like it.

[antof9]

I like those twins already. They want you to be nice to Mant.

[alrescate]

They figure you have to be a fantastic aunt...you have so much practice.

Just don't start feeding them raspberry latte until they are much older please. :)

[antof9]

Just don't start feeding them raspberry latte until they are much older please.

Gosh, you're picky...

And yes, I'm a professional aunt (tm)

[alrescate]

Oh good. That "Picky Parent" class is already paying off!

Do Professional Aunts (tm) have business cards?

[antof9]

no, but we carry gum.

[alrescate]

Ah, you are wise in the Way of the Aunt...

[wandererjen]

Oooo!!! You must, you must, you must!!! You're kids will be ... FOUR by then. Which will be PERFECT! Okay, well maybe the books will be a little above their heads, but they'll catch on. ;)

[antof9]

her kids will be BRILLIANT, so 4 should be just about right!

[alrescate]

I hope so. (They should be as they seem to be stealing quite a bit of my brains.)

Maybe they will take after their smarty-pant Aunt Mant too.

[alrescate]

Shoot I've been collecting children's books for years now...their TBR pile is already huge. (Besides it will give me something to read to them. *grin*)