So many books, so little time

Do your kids like to read?  My son at age 10 is consuming books like they are ice cream on a summers day.  I can't keep up with his need to read, trying to find books that are appropriate for his age and also his reading level.  I am sure many other parents are struggling with this problem but I suppose it is a good problem to have.  The alternative would be much more of a struggle and I definitely need to be thankful and not complaining.  I guess I feel guilty that I don't read enough.  I have started four different books this year and still have not finished any of them.  The excuse of not enough time is definitely just that.  You will make time for the things you truly want to do in life so I guess if I want to read more then I need to stop making excusing and just do it.

Quote of the day: “No book is really worth reading at the age of ten which is not equally – and often far more – worth reading at the age of fifty and beyond.” 

― C.S. Lewis

My Cinco de Mayo lunch box note :)  Fiesta like there's no Manana!

“I find your lack of faith disturbing.”

My title today is a quote from Darth Vader mostly because it is Star Wars day but also because it is one of my favorite movies.  I have always loved Star Wars for so many reasons but one of the biggest is the conflict of the "light" and "dark" sides of the force.  I always think of the "force" as being like our inner voice choosing between good and evil.  I think of the force like my yoga practice of finding balance, peace and the mind-body connection.  I guess I would also call the Jedi a type of yoga master in a way.  

As a yoga teacher I still struggle with choices.  Do I eat that? Am I being mindful enough?  Am I a good teacher?  The force is strong in me but I am human and I do make mistakes and that is okay too.  I am not a Jedi master or even a yoga master but I try to do my best in life.  Isn't that all any of us can do?  We wake up every day and we try to do our best.  

Quote of the Day:
“Truly wonderful, the mind of a child is.” - Yoda - Attack of the Clones

Today's lunch box note is my ode to Star Wars Day.  May the fourth be with you!

My First

     In life we have so many firsts like your first day of school, first kiss, first time flying.  I realized today, as my child went on his first big field trip without me, that I needed to get a life.  I am sitting here obsessed with how my 10-year-old child is doing 2.5 hours away on a 12-hour field trip without his mommy.  I definitely need to learn a little bit about letting go and learn to create more balance in my life.  I love reading other people's blogs so I thought to myself, why not me?  If anything it will satisfy my need to be creative and encourage me to do more for myself.  I love having a goal and also documenting my journey in life. 

Quote for the day:

“Perhaps there could be no joy on this planet without an equal weight of pain to balance it out on some unknown scale.”

― Stephenie Meyer, The Host    

Here is my son's lunch box note today in the bag of snacks to eat on the bus ride