Bookworm Loves Mom Book Recco; Makes Fun of Her Anyway

Babymooners hit Montmorency Falls.
I was repeatedly reminded this is 80 ft. higher than Niagara.
Get over it, Canada!

I come from a long line of over-sellers.  My brother has told me at least 100 times that he just had the best sandwich of his life.  And I myself just recently gave a book a one million star rating.  It is hard to live up to these kinds of expectations.  So when my Mom Bookworm Senior told me that The Time In Between by María Dueñas was “the best book she’s read in years” and “as good as a Ken Follett book” I took it with a grain of salt.

In the future, I know to always trust my Mom on the following topics:

1.  Books – This book was fantastic and a perfect vacation read during my Babymoon.  

Yup, I am using the annoying term to indicate One Last Romantic Vacation Just The Two Of Us No Baby.  We had a wonderful 5 days in Quebec and enjoyed historical sites, beautiful nature, and hot chocolate served in BOWLS.  That’s right, Mama-sized hot chocolate.  And a gin martini for the gentleman, please.

But back to the book – it was interesting, fast-moving and a very unique plot line.  I never thought that my love of Project Runway design challenges could meet a WW2 spy gig – it happened.

2.   Pies – Let’s face it, my Mom knows more about pies than I do in both the eating of and preparation of.  You can refer to her photo album of pies she has baked – yes, a real thing – for reference.  She also has a photo album of sweaters knitted if needed.

3.  Framing Stuff & Also Flooring – My Mom cannot change the batteries in the remote, but she has a remarkable eye for interior design since it is her job and she happens to be good at it.  The poor guy who laid her wood floors down had to listen to her instruction about where her favorite plank of wood should be laid, in what direction, etc.  She is good at this stuff.  Bad at knowing when to single click versus double click on the computer.

In conclusion, Moms know best about certain things and luckily, as you can see above, my Mom knows about the important stuff.

Morrin Center - Photo #1
This was an old jail where they were super mean to prisoners.
Quebec City

Morrin Center - Photo #2
...and now it is a library!

Andrew in Lower Town Quebec City.
This is the look of someone who hasn't read an email about lawyer stuff in days.

Our awesome hotel is that glowing beacon above.
The Chateau Frontenac is freakin' classy.
Plus, they don't judge the number of hot chocolates you order.
Quebec City

Last day in Montreal - Babymooners take in scenic views
as do other tourists which are mostly old people.

I knew my readers would want need a hot chocolate recap.
This was the best of the best, from the glorious Chateau Frontenac.
I had one every day and it was as critical as my daily bath and nap combo.