For years now since Mig has been born, I've been trying to get back into my old hobby of reading. As hard as I tried, nothing could hold my over-tired, distracted mommy-brain. I tried to keep up with various Oprah Book Club books, tried to re-read old favorites, but nothing could keep my attention. Then just this past fall, I started asking around again about some good books to try. To my surprise, several friends mentioned Twilight. I googled it and saw that it seemed to be a "teeny bopper-esque" book. Not for me. But then I started to hear more and more buzz about it and my curiosity got the best of me.
All I can say, Twilight has gotten my attention and now I'm onto the 2nd book in the series! It's such easy reading and so far removed from my own reality that I love it. It truly takes me away from my mommy/wifely/teacher duties which is why I look forward to reading it whenever I get the chance. And apparently, Twilight isn't just for the "teen" crowd -- there's a whole Mom cult involved now too! Check it out:http://www.twilightmoms.com/
From the site - I think it's hysterical:
DO YOU THINK YOU ARE THE ONLY ONE whose life turned upside down when you read Twilight? Is your house a disaster with piles of piles of laundry in every corner and stacks of dirty dishes at record breaking heights? Have you imagined your husband is a vampire (or werewolf) and suddenly have the libido of newlywed again? Do you convince yourself that "cold cereal" makes a perfectly wholesome dinner? Is the pizza delivery boy now on your Christmas card list? Are your children free to run a muck as long as no one comes to you bleeding . . .(too badly)? Oh, you feel guilty, but that's not enough! You still can't tear yourself away from the book and damned be the consequences! The good new is- YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Fans of the Twilight Series in OUR STAGE of life (whether you're a mom or not) now have a place where we can gather unashamed of our irrational obsession with vampires and werewolves. We have a place where "our kind" can relate without having to wade through all the teenage Internet code mumbo jumbo like "OMG!!! IMHO Edward is sooo Hawt!!!" (usually a dead giveaway that you should be doing your social studies homework for 3rd period instead of playing on the computer.) FYI, it was a group of 14/15 year olds that "changed" me. However, OUR world of balancing family, work, home, marriage AND...our Twilight obsession is unique, fun, and oh, so very humorous. The personal stories and experiences I've heard and read from women all over the world are a blast. YOU LADIES ROCK!!! ...and "Twilight Moms" is dedicated to YOU!!! Enjoy this little corner of the Internet that is just for us. Explore the web site, keep up with breaking news and join the forum.
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