Some days I enjoy 
more than others. Today wasn't one of those days. . .beginning with the “storm,” as well as being one month into what I fondly call “the funk” (which, as with most people, lasts until about the middle of March). But it quickly got better. We decided that, since we didn’t have Cub Scouts tonight or Activity Days, we would have a family “read-a-thon.” I bought treats, and we lit the fire (turned the switch on), and away we read. I had started President Hinckley’s biography about three weeks ago, and now am mo
re than ever anxious to read it. I started off reading with Sam, and Molly with Rusty. After about 45 minutes they went to bed and Rusty read a book recommended by Meg called “Black Duck” by Janet Taylor Lisle. He actually hasn’t put it down yet—which is saying a lot because Rusty "reads" a lot, it’s just that it’s usually listening to books on the ipod or in his car. The read-a-thon was success. We may even do it tomorrow. (I forgot to post this last night-duh!)
more than others. Today wasn't one of those days. . .beginning with the “storm,” as well as being one month into what I fondly call “the funk” (which, as with most people, lasts until about the middle of March). But it quickly got better. We decided that, since we didn’t have Cub Scouts tonight or Activity Days, we would have a family “read-a-thon.” I bought treats, and we lit the fire (turned the switch on), and away we read. I had started President Hinckley’s biography about three weeks ago, and now am mo
re than ever anxious to read it. I started off reading with Sam, and Molly with Rusty. After about 45 minutes they went to bed and Rusty read a book recommended by Meg called “Black Duck” by Janet Taylor Lisle. He actually hasn’t put it down yet—which is saying a lot because Rusty "reads" a lot, it’s just that it’s usually listening to books on the ipod or in his car. The read-a-thon was success. We may even do it tomorrow. (I forgot to post this last night-duh!)
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Vicki-
What a great idea and I bet that was so cozy and fun with the whole fam. Great way to get everyone to read! Jen
Great idea! We should do this sometime. My boys always have a million books they are begging me to read to them, the problem is they only remember when it's bed time. Rich has endless amount of radiology books to read and memorize and my girls would love to have some time to sit and read through some books too. I think we'll copying you soon!
This is such a fun idea. Plus, with everybody contained to one room--the mess wouldn't be so bad while the house if for sale! :)
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