I'm Back!!!

It all started last Friday.

I stood in line to get a Borders wristband in the morning even though we pre-ordered our books months ago. At the "Harry Potter" party later that night, I stood in line with Ethan so he could have a golden snitch painted on his face by a Professor Trelawny look-a-like. Then, I stood in line for our copies of Deathly Hallows which we received shorty after midnight. (Yes, that is supposed to be plural, we bought two books).

The party was fun! They had a costume contest there. My favorite costume was a house elf (some people are so creative). They also had kids crafts, palm reading, trivia questions and more. The best part was just being a part of the excitement. I was amazed at the variety of ages: grandmas, toddlers, college students, teenagers, our family, etc. etc. I am also amazed at how many times this last week I have seen people carrying the book in public trying to read it every chance they get. I know how they feel.


Aaron had the book finished by Saturday night, Esteban finished Sunday morning, Ethan and I finished reading it on Tuesday. I avoided the Internet for a few days before I finished the book due to the fact I heard of spoilers popping up on home pages.

It took me a couple of days to catch back up on all my housework that was ignored while I read. (It was such a nice little vacation.) I found that trying to read an almost 800 page novel is difficult as the mother of four-n-more. I would just settle down curled up on the couch, only to hear, "I need a drink." or "I'm poopy." I started to wonder why my kids need to eat, drink or wear clean clothes while I'm trying to read. (Yeah, I had to face a few reality checks along the way and thankfully, we all survived.)


Back to Harry, this was one of my favorite books. Ethan claims it is his favorite of all time (although, that may change after the next book he reads, but for now, it is tops). In order not to ruin it for anyone who hasn't had to chance to read it, I would go into details, but I won't. However, anyone who wants to psycho-analyze the future of fictional characters is more than welcome to contact me via telephone or email.


And so it is, my life has returned to "normal". I find myself always thinking, "If I can just get through all the things that need to be done this week, than things will calm down." They never do. That's why it is so nice to escape into fantasy every once in a while, even if it makes it harder to return.