Thursday, April 14, 2011
Being an avid reader, I think everyone loves to read as much as I do. When, in conversation, I find they don't, I fear I may look at them as if they have just grown two extra heads right before my eyes. There is a quote I love, "The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid." - Jane Austen (Northanger Abbey) Okay, so that may be a bit harsh. It certainly isn't a true statement. It's just very hard for me to comprehend how anyone can not LOVE to read. My husband is one of those three-headed freaks! Reading is something that I started immediatley doing with both of my children. They both have their favorite books. It seems each year they each have a different favorite. I try and save those books and put them aside to give to them when they are older. Sharing something you are passionate about with your child, and then slowly realizing that they love it too...what a great feeling that is! Their love of books does seem to come and go a bit, but I am confident it is here to stay. Inspite of the 50-50 shot of them growing two more heads. Tonight, Brenna and I spent some time together snuggled on the chair reading the first chapter of a new "Chapter Book" that we got for her. Now being a big-time first grader, she really knows the adventure that awaits her in a book. Soon, very soon, she will be reading that entire book on her own, without my help, and not in my lap. I hope this Chapter Book never ends. . . I am still waiting patiently for the right moment to introduce Brenna to Anne (of Green Gables that is!). Not just yet. It will come at the right time, and when it does, another memory we can share together!
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Despite a certain electronic device I've received recently, I love books, too! And I love reading- and I love reading to Aaron! He received some "Chapter Books" for his birthday and I'm so looking forward to the time we spend going through them, too!
ReplyDeleteYes, introducing Brenna to Anne will be amazing!
Oh, I agree that reading to and with children is the best! Sometimes I would get choked up when I was reading a really sad part of a book to them. I would look down at them, hoping I wasn't upsetting them - and they would be crying, too! Such tender moments! We can still recall what book we were reading during a particular vacation or illness and it's all part of the precious memories!
ReplyDeleteI had almost lost my love for books. Then I had children! Life had gotten so busy, that I never took time to just relax with a good book. But when Bella came along I remembered the joy of a good book. When she was about 2 she asked me to read the same book to her all the time. She actually memorized it and would occasionally read it to me. Now the girl's bed is covered in books! She doesn't like to read with me much, but rather curl up with daddy or on her own. I still have the other ones tho. John seems to be showing the same love. He sits quietly on my lap, gently touching the pages. I LOVE this precious time we spend together!
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