Joys of Reading

I love reading.  I really love it a lot.  I talk to many people who rarely, if ever, read and it boggles my mind.  Reading is something that calms me.  It centers me.  It helps me focus and expands my horizons.  I love the weight of a book, the feel of the cover, the smell of the pages.  Yes, I may be a bit of a freak.  I just really love it.  The fact that I read fast does not hurt.  At times I would like to be a slower reader.  To have more time to savor the story, but alas I am a fast reader. 

My kids all love reading too!  I am grateful that that love is something that I could pass on to them.  Archer's favorite series is the Ranger's Apprentice series by John Flannagan.  His favorite author is Eoin Colfer.  Angel's favorite books are the Nancy Drew series.  She started reading them with her Grandma and hasn't stopped.  Picasso loves anything that has to do with tigers or dragons.  He is not overly picky there.  Princess is currently into the Junie B Jones books.  They hurt my head, but I do laugh listening to my husband or Archer reading them out loud with her.  It is hilarious listening to the voices they do. 

I have really enjoyed watching my kids learn to love reading.  I love reading out loud to them.  I love listening to them read to me.  I love listening to them read to each other, especially when they start doing silly voices. 

Books are awesome!