Atlas...Sort of Didn't Happen

I have discovered something about myself. I do not have the time or energy to concentrate on "heavy" books. I love to read! I can almost always be found with a book nearby. I read constantly; while cooking dinner, while brushing my teeth, while nursing the baby and just about any other free time I can find. I really like light easy reads. Patricia Cornwell has been among my recent reading. Then there's always Anne McCaffrey. I reread all of her books on a yearly basis. I just really like them. Recently however, I picked up "Atlas Shrugged". I've been reading it for over a week now, and I haven't quite made it page 200. It is a fantastic book. I am really enjoying it. But, I can't read it while the news is on. Way to scary! I can't read it while I'm cooking. I forget about the cooking while concentrating on Rearden Metal and burn everything. I have a hard time reading it while I nurse the baby because it is such a big book! The baby gets antsy when it gets near his head. It could squash it after all. I have a hard time reading it at night when I go to bed, because the type is really small and my eyesight is not what it used to be. I could turn the lights up a bit more, but it bugs the baby (yes he still sleeps with us). I need to carve out time in the day for me to sit and read. Preferably with no distractions or small children sitting on me. I think I might be able to find about five minutes. Sadly, at that rate I might get it finished just before Barry finishes up his first round of country destruction. We'll see how it goes. Rain is forcasted for the next week or so. The kids might be watching a lot of movies!