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Lots of great
things are going on in the Triangle this weekend, and Odile Fredericks
of Carolina Parent Magazine has made it easy for you to see what?s
happening! Check out her blog filled with tons of great information!
Sneak Preview
What's on tap for weekend fun across the Triangle? It's Mom's weekend, and lots of venues are hosting events that celebrate moms and Mother's Day on May 12 and May 13. Enjoy a range of activities, from a free drop-in program that lets kids make a gift for mom to free nature play at a park. Enjoy a spring concert or take a class where you serve up a delicious brunch, all mom-themed fun. You'll also find nature programs for kids, story times and children's craft events.
With the weekend forecast promising beautiful weather, it's the perfect time for an outing to a Triangle-area pick-your own strawberry farm. Read more...
I'm an avid reader. I just love to read. I even have a book blog where I write reviews. And I'm very proud of the fact that my kids have formed a love of reading as well. But the books.... Oh! The books...
I just can't resist buying them. And we visit the library at least every other week, coming home with a bag full of books each time. This is my daughter's bookshelf. Notice all the books stuffed into a pile on the bottom because they don't fit on the upper shelves?
My son's bookshelf looks similar. As does the one in the playroom. And yet, I have a hard time getting rid of any of the books to make room for new ones. My 8 year old son is at a point now where he's willing to give up some of the lower-level books, but my 5 year old daughter will be ready to read them within the next year or so, which means I can't possibly get rid of them! And my daughter still loves looking through and reading all the old board books and touch-and-feel books that you would think a family without a toddler could pass along.
I am determined to pack up a big bag or box of books to donate this summer. But I'm not sure where to start! I'm considering asking each kid to choose 10 or 15 books to donate. At least that would free up a little space. Maybe they'd be willing to part with more...
What about you? Do you hold onto children's books forever, or do you eventually purge your shelves? And if you do manage to get rid of some of the books from your kids' shelves, how do you choose which ones? Do you let them choose or do it secretly and hope they don't notice?!
