Reading....

I love to read and I am so very thankful that I have passed that love onto both of my kids...tonight Erin and I laid in Zach's bed while he read a story to us. Such a nice sweet moment. I love that he loves to read. I love that Erin loves right now to be read to and asks to hear stories. I look forward to trips to the library this summer too! That is a favorite memory of mine from growing up. My dad used to take me to the Clemmons Library. It was little, but really nice. I am sure my dad read most of the history section there within the first few months we went, but I loved that he took me with him. I always got to pick out a few books and loved feeling so special as they were stamped and given to me to take home. My dad always "quizzed" me on my books, but that I didn't mind, because I was proud to show I had read them and knew what they were about too. Honestly one of my favorite things I did with my dad as a child.

I have been reading a lot lately. Just finished Winter Garden by Kristen Hannah. Good book...it started off a bit slow for me, but mid way through I was into it and enjoyed it a lot. Her books are always a good, easy read that are great to grab and enjoy. Before that I read Jodi Picoult's House Rules. A story about a boy with Asperger's (high functioning Autism). I really enjoyed it a lot and while I disagree with her basic stance on Autism, she is a firm believer that vaccines cause it, I liked the book. I naturally found myself drawn to the mom and really could feel her feelings, as most of them are ones I feel myself. I enjoyed the perspective of the sibling and the child himself with Asperger's. I lent it to my mom and I am interested in her take on it.

I started a new one today, Falling Apart in One Piece, One Optimist's Journey through the Hell of Divorce. It got great reviews and I thought it would be a good read to learn how to see the optimism behind an event that is usually so difficult. So I am excited to see how it goes. I have a stack next to my bed with many books I can't wait to get into...I love that. I always try to make time to read, I carry my books in my purse and car when I am out and about...if I have time in the carpool line, while Zach is at therapy, waiting for an appointment...I have my book!

No garage sale tomorrow...cancelled due to rain as was Zach's t-ball game. So we are planning to head to the BX to look at a big girl bed for Erin. I know, is she already this big? I am not sure I am ready for this step, but I can't deny her growing, changing and being ready just because I am literally weeping at the thought of moving her from a crib. My baby is almost 3. My baby! I would honestly love to have another, I won't lie, I would. I am not that person that is all done and so happy with that, I am done because it is the right choice for our family, our situation and the wise choice. I love being a mom, I love the two babies I have been blessed with, and I would do it all again. So, this is a bittersweet moment for sure for me. She seems to be ready and excited, so lets hope this goes well. The BX is having a big sale on beds, so it seems like all the signs are pointing to this moment...grab the Kleenex! One good thought came to me while I was lying in Zach's bed reading with him...now with her in a bed we can do the same thing and that will be just a great.

I am off to do and start planning my day...we have a lot of things on the agenda and a fun birthday party tomorrow night to go to as well...I think I will read a bit in my book too!