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Oct 17 2008

Night night books

Category: At Home

Our summer reading program is going very well. After a bit of a tough start -- "What, we have to stop what we're doing and read books?" The kids are enjoying being read to immensely. I've even managed to get Nathan to read several books besides "Hop on Pop" out loud.

So far the children have logged in over eight hours each. They've also earned free ice cream, free kids' meals at iHop, stickers, and pizza. It isn't only the goodies and prizes that thrill the kids, but the stories. I often hear them repeating parts of stories to each other. It thrills me to be raising two children who love books as much as I do.

However, I think Lucie's taking her love of literature a bit too far. After I read her a goodnight story (or two or three or four) in my bed, I walk her to her room and tuck her in. Lately, she's been insisting on sleeping with a book. It makes the bed rather crowded, but I'm glad books have become her best friend along with her blankie and stuffed animal buddies.