I was very excited two days ago to get my email to tell me my Harry Potter book order was being prepared and was to arrive today.  I was much more excited to see that BIG box in our mail box this afternoon. 

James' boss (Ric) had organized a big gathering at his house today. He started with breakfast and paint ball this morning. It was going to end with a bon fire at dusk. I'm not quite sure what was planned for inbetween, but he had hired a babysitter to watch the kids.  I was VERY excited to hear this–the kids could be gone and I'd have ALL DAY to read the Harry Potter book!!! But then we got an offer I couldn't refuse, to get the kids pictures taken by a VERY good photographer, for FREE!!! So I made a 10:00 appointment, telling myself the book probably wouldn't be here before than anyway (it wasn't).  We had pictures taken at the park and then I took the boys up to Ric's house. I stayed for lunch and then came home–to find The Book in the mail box. 

I got to read all afternoon. I can't remember the last time I've had all day to read without being interrupted.  I loved it (both the time to read and the book).  I was determined to enjoy the book, to not rush through it.  I still finished by 8:00 this evening.  I did enjoy it.  Now it's James's turn. I'm not promising a full day like that to read though.  Smile I do have to admit I'm a bit stiff from sitting so long–I'm out of practice! Must find more books to read! ;-)  I hope those of you who like the series enjoy reading the final one as much as I did!