Two Book Reviews

I've been trying to take more time to just sit and relax lately. It seems like our family has been really busy (like most families) and I haven't had the time to just enjoy something I love--reading. I thought I'd share my book reviews with you. I read one book for fun, The Hunger Games, and one book for knowledge, The Five Love Languages for Children.

The Hunger Games was a very easy and fast read. (I started and finished it in the same day.) I was surprised that a lot of people recommended it to me based on what the Hunger Games actually are. I don't like any book where kids have the potential to get hurt, let alone killed. However, it was very intriguing concept and I think my brain thought, if I read fast enough, everything will turn out ok. I liked the main character as she was full of determination and I liked her quiet strength. The plot was well-written, so I guess I would say that I enjoyed the book overall. But somehow that seems like the wrong thing to say.  I want to see the movie and then I'll decide it I will read the other books.

I was given the book The Five Love Languages for Children as a gift and I really enjoyed it! I read this over the past month and thought it was written exactly towards my parenting style. The basic idea is that everyone (and I think dogs too), has 5 basic love languages and it's our job to figure out how to fill up our kids' love tanks. I was glad to learn what Ben's main love language is--quality time--and know that the things we do each day are really important to him. Will's main love language is still being determined since he is so young, but I think he tends to be a physical touch little man. The book is really easy to read, and gives quick & easy ideas to do for each love language. I read the main chapters one at a time so I had the ability to try each love language for a few days before moving on to the next. The book also addresses discipline, which is always a good reminder for parents, as well as love languages in marriage. My next book purchase is definitely going to be the original book, The Five Love Languages.

I'd love to know what you're reading or if you've read these books too! Leave me a comment below! And try to find some time this week to read "just for fun".

--Katie