I just finished this this afternoon and I really liked it. I read it very quickly and found it super satisfying (especially because there was a very satisfying detailed epilogue–I love epilogues, love them!) This may be the truest book I’ve ever read that captures what it’s like staying at home with young children. I think what I liked so much about it was that it wasn’t an over-the-top portrayal, it wasn’t whiny, and it wasn’t like a “mommy blog” of crazy hijinks. It felt normal to me, though I only have two children, not three in a 5 year span. (Who still thinks you can’t get pregnant when nursing? Who? I couldn’t believe the main character was twice surprised by becoming pregnant.) Read the rest of this entry »