Aug 26 2008
Story time in the gulag
Nathan's punishment began the next day for lying and being a bad example for his sister. According to his monthly behavior chart, if he earned a bad sticker he was banished to his room for the day with no TV. Parole was earned by working on his reading and math, and doing as his mother and father asked.
For Nathan, being forced to stay in his room alone reading books, doing worksheets, and not watching TV was hell on earth. Luckily for him Lucie came to the rescue. She refused to stay away from him, even when I tried getting her to come in my room to watch a movie. When I got too busy with housework or writing, she'd sneak into his room. It was impossible to coral her, so I finally let her stay with Nathan only if he read to her.
They both got into his bed and read several books under the covers. I realized even though Nathan is reluctant to sit and read books by himself, he loves to show off by reading out loud. Plus, he's a terrific reader. After being out of school for over a month, his reading skills had actually improved. I just wish he'd read to his sister more often instead me forcing him to do so.
Hmmm, maybe I'll get Nathan to read Lucie a few bedtime stories from now on and give mama a break!
