mommy reading

this has been on my mind quite a bit lately, so i thought i'd give you blog-checkers a chance to chime in early. what mommy reading have you been doing lately, or what has been on your list? i'm looking for book and/or magazine recommendations, whether or not they focus on parenting issues.

i signed up for a free subscription to "parents" magazine after we bought a parents-branded toy at target. it's good, but it's not one that jumps to mind when i think of things i'd recommend to a new mom. we do love wondertime around here, and i would highly recommend it. it's published by disney, who also does family fun -- better for older kids, in my opinion, but a favorite in our home as well.

i've also recently discovered brain, child, a magazine started a few years ago by two moms in central virginia -- u.va grads, if that makes a difference. :) i picked up a copy of the winter 08 edition at barnes and noble in potomac yard (borders at bailey's doesn't carry it). haven't gotten around to reading it, but all the awards and contributors makes it seem like something i'll enjoy.

as for books, my latest was "gossie and gertie," so i'm not much help there. hey, i fit the reading in where i can. i miss my old literary days, but i'm confident they'll return when the little one and i can curl up and each read our current favorite.