macca
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Post by macca on Aug 1, 2006 4:53:46 GMT -5
She said she stopped work so that she could fully experience motherhood... Still, wouldn't it be boring? I totally understand leaving work to "fully experience motherhood" after the baby is born, but what's the point in leaving the moment you find out you're pregnant? There's no motherhood to experience at that point, it's just lying around waiting for bubs to come along. It's such a long wait with such anticipation... I'd rather stay at work, for time-killing purposes as much as anything! Wow. Six months. Thats a LONG time to keep the secret!
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jen
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Post by jen on Aug 2, 2006 1:57:09 GMT -5
It might've been less, but I'm pretty sure it was really far along.
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lisa
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Post by lisa on Aug 2, 2006 3:55:23 GMT -5
Yeah, I thought it was around 5 month-ish, but thats still a long time
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macca
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Post by macca on Aug 2, 2006 6:28:49 GMT -5
^ I guess she was just paranoid. Good thing she didn't show early.
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Post by aln1982 on Mar 12, 2007 9:51:15 GMT -5
I liked this book, including the subplot with Natalie. I thought it was cute how she loved the sitters so much (though slightly annoying) and could really relate to the scene where she found it fun to help Claudia clean. When I was growing up, I would have done anything to be near the "cool, older kids" and just being allowed to work for them was enjoyable. I liked the part where Stacey took Natalie to watch the bunny. As for the main plot, I could see things from both Claudia and Peaches' perspectives. I felt really sorry for them both after she lost the baby and was glad they made up. It was also nice to see Claud actually realizing for once that she needed to do her schoolwork. I wish Peaches would have helped her instead of saying she didn't know anything about science. I like the relationship between them and would have liked it if more books would have featured it.
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Post by sugarmonkey on Jun 24, 2007 11:19:43 GMT -5
I loved how much Mimi was mentioned in this book. And yay for continuity! Claud mentions the column for the school newspaper. Peaches should've really calmed down and not jumped the gun. I to wish that more books would've featured Peaches' and Claud's relationship. Peaches could've been a sort of Mimi substitute in her own way.
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Post by aln1982 on Jun 24, 2007 16:47:13 GMT -5
^ Totally agree. Also loved the continuity in this book and always liked mentions of Claud's column. I wish they would have focused more on that. I think my favorite part of this book is the food descriptions ;D (And the descriptions of all the baby stuff they shop for). I enjoyed reading more about Claud and Peaches' relationship because it made me think of my own closeness with my aunt when I was a kid. I miss spending time with her since she had kids of her own and we are both busy, have had some "issues" of our own, and bascially drifted apart a little. I always wonder if or how Claud's relationship with Peaches changed after Lynn was born.
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starrynight
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Post by starrynight on Jun 25, 2007 16:02:35 GMT -5
^ Claudia always seems to blame herself when bad things happen to her family members. First, there was Mimi's stroke, then the miscarriage in this book.
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Post by booboobrewer on Jun 28, 2007 16:22:50 GMT -5
First time reading this book and really liked it. I cried It was sooo sad at the end, especially when Peaches tells Claudia Mimi would be proud of her after Claudia shows her the unfinished blanket and Claudia says she'll finish it for the next baby. I thought Mary Anne teaching Claudia to knit was the cutest thing. The night Peaches and Claudia went for pizza sounded like a lot of fun. And Claudia and Natalie's friendship list was a great idea on Claudia's part (but yeah, I'd be a tad concerned if I was Mrs. Springer looking at Claudia's spelling).
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Post by aln1982 on Jun 28, 2007 16:44:31 GMT -5
^ ;D about Claud's spelling. I've often wondered what parents think about getting notes she leaves. I would be like, "who is sitting for who? Maybe I should be paying my child to watch her." Though I know that there are some brilliant, responsible people who are terrible spellers. It is still fun to snark at Claud's terrible spelling ;D I enjoyed the same parts of this one as you, booboo and reacted much the same. Starrynight, agree about Claud blaming herself. I think this might have to do with the insecurity issues she has.
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Post by aln1982 on Nov 22, 2007 9:43:48 GMT -5
I think this is one of my favorite Claudia books. She seems a lot less desne and actually seems to try in school. I also like her relationship with Aunt Peaches. Love the description of the “baby museum” and the subplot’s connection to the main plot. I was really glad Natalie finally started to learn how to interact since Natalie’s problem making friends seemed to be Natalie’s behavior. Becca and Char are always so nice and were in this one too. ;D The only thing is I feel so sorry for Aunt Peaches loosing the baby but was consoled by knowing that Lynn is born healthy and happy in just a few books. ;D
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fluffycakes
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Post by fluffycakes on Nov 25, 2007 17:59:57 GMT -5
I like this book a lot as well. I can relate to Claudia quite a bit. Over the last few years it's been hard for me to say no to friends when they invited me out when I had work to do. It's a lot harder than you think it is. Peaches reminds me of my favourite aunt, actually, and our relationship is close to that of Claudia and Peaches's relationship. She can even be a bit immature like Peaches and it has gotten her into trouble before. But I like reading this one because it makes me think of my aunt. I liked the Natalie subplot. I really feel for her when she think she can't be friends with someone who already has a best friend. I thought it was cute how she got all bossy at her friendship party, even if it was off-putting. And very cute how Claudia and Natalie called each other Claud and Nat. I wish they'd sat for Natalie more in the series.
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janey83
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Post by janey83 on Nov 26, 2007 15:32:38 GMT -5
She said she stopped work so that she could fully experience motherhood... Still, wouldn't it be boring? I totally understand leaving work to "fully experience motherhood" after the baby is born, but what's the point in leaving the moment you find out you're pregnant? There's no motherhood to experience at that point, it's just lying around waiting for bubs to come along. It's such a long wait with such anticipation... I'd rather stay at work, for time-killing purposes as much as anything! I dunno, I think that it would be a lot to prepare for. I'm the kind of person who can't concentrate on other things if I have something big about to happen in the future. For example, with holidays -- there's so much preparation that I wish I had more time off from work. With a baby coming (I'm just guessing here), you have to get the nursery ready, you have to stock up on stuff (diapers, onesies, etc.), and I would personally want some time to read up on babycare -- I've never spent much time around babies, so I'd be clueless on the whole process. Plus..wasn't Peaches also in the process of moving? She could stay at home and unpack while her husband worked.
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macca
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Post by macca on Nov 26, 2007 16:49:33 GMT -5
I dunno, I think that it would be a lot to prepare for. I'm the kind of person who can't concentrate on other things if I have something big about to happen in the future. For example, with holidays -- there's so much preparation that I wish I had more time off from work. With a baby coming (I'm just guessing here), you have to get the nursery ready, you have to stock up on stuff (diapers, onesies, etc.), and I would personally want some time to read up on babycare -- I've never spent much time around babies, so I'd be clueless on the whole process. Plus..wasn't Peaches also in the process of moving? She could stay at home and unpack while her husband worked. All that could be accomplished in a matter of weeks
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Post by aln1982 on Nov 26, 2007 17:24:23 GMT -5
I totally understand leaving work to "fully experience motherhood" after the baby is born, but what's the point in leaving the moment you find out you're pregnant? There's no motherhood to experience at that point, it's just lying around waiting for bubs to come along. It's such a long wait with such anticipation... I'd rather stay at work, for time-killing purposes as much as anything! I dunno, I think that it would be a lot to prepare for. I'm the kind of person who can't concentrate on other things if I have something big about to happen in the future. For example, with holidays -- there's so much preparation that I wish I had more time off from work. With a baby coming (I'm just guessing here), you have to get the nursery ready, you have to stock up on stuff (diapers, onesies, etc.), and I would personally want some time to read up on babycare -- I've never spent much time around babies, so I'd be clueless on the whole process. Plus..wasn't Peaches also in the process of moving? She could stay at home and unpack while her husband worked. I agree. I always could use more time off (though I probbaly shouldn't spend so much time on here. ;D)
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