Yeah – you really have to be in the right place for Born Survivors, it’s a somber read, that’s for sure. I really like to be aware of history, though I have yet to make it to the Holocaust Museum in Washington D.C. yet. Someday. We are on our way back from Birmingham, in the winding hills of Virginia. It’s been a good trip but def. hard to say goodbye to Jonathan. I do think he’s in the right place and that helps. We’re picking up an exchange student from China in Boston on Saturday and so thankfully we’re making good time on the road. Hope you and yours are having a great weekend! XO

You are very welcome Anu, thanks for dropping by!

I owe you BIG TIME girl — I’ll pay you later. And sure hope you get that beach trip. You NEED it. I adore the beach. XO

Thank you Auntie M – another reader also recommended The Nightingale and so that is next on my list. Thank you! Birmingham was good and hard and we are so glad to see Jonathan immersing in where he is supposed to be – Samford is a good fit for him and just glad he is beginning the journey. Goodbye is always hard but it was better than I anticipated. I am not a puddle, which is somewhat surprising and I think we got such a great taste at parent orientation and that helps. XO

On our way north t0 you, hope the travels have been wonderful!!! Looking forward to hearing all about it.

Hi Tina – the trip was super packed and we couldn’t get there this time around, but we’ll be back for parents weekend soon and will definitely try it. I heard in Bham it’s incredible on a bed of cheese grits with greens and onion rings!!!! Woo hoo!

Oh great – thanks for the recommendation!

Thanks Tracy – this is one of the most amazing books I’ve read in a long time. There’s a lot of history in them too. I finished it on my trip to Birmingham. Wow – no words to describe the cruelty in the concentration camps and the courage of these moms.