I absolutely love story time! I like to pick the stories out each time, though I always let the girls bring books, too. I especially enjoy reading new books from the library.
I have loved story time ever since Taylor was a baby. First book was “Goodnight, Moon” as a newborn. Now she can read all by herself. (sniff)
I try to get a story time in every morning, coaxing the girls to snuggle with me and stay quiet by giving them a little snack. Sometimes I have enough time to read Eleanor a few stories before naptime.
We always have a story time before bed. Lately, I nurse Luke at the same time and then he gets propped up on my knees to hear the rest of the stories. Since he is looking right at me, he thinks I am talking to him and he coos, gurgles, and smiles right back at me. I love it!
The girls make story time complete with water cups and blankets all around. They actually bring each other their cups without being asked and then say thank you ever so politely to each other!
Story time….one of the highlights of my day. It’s a good day when I have been able to read at least 3 children’s books. It is a great day when I have had enough time to read even more!
Hooray for story time. What a wonderful picture to capture the great memory. I wish we had more time in the day for story time.
Oops, that last sentence sounds like we don’t have story time but we do. I wish we had more time to read more books.
What a lovely story and tradition. I used to read to Nix and Brian also. They also both grew up with a love of books and reading. Jennifer, you have the gift of creating a magic, special, loving time with your girls and they are so fortunate, in many ways, to have such a wonderful mom! I am fortunate to have you in my family, too.
That is such an adorable picture…pretty soon Luke will be sitting there too listening to you read the stories…:)