Reading with Daddy

some light bedtime reading ... the Polar Express ... love these two boys

Reading Rainbow

In the past couple of years, I've made a goal for reading throughout the year.  Honestly, I love to read, but with a little around, sometimes it's hard to do.  In 2008 & 2009, my goal was 50 books in a year.  I didn't succeed in 2009, so for 2010, I dropped it down to 25.  Unfortunately, I didn't do a proper job of keeping track, so I'm not sure if I succeeded.

This year, I'm keeping the goal at 25 & I'm going to keep track on here, so hopefully I'll stick with it.  I finished my first book today & so begins the list.

I've also found that having a Nook has successfully upped my ability to read with B around.  Because I can hold it one handed & turn the page with the click of a button, rather than stumbly one handed fingers turning while holding... trying not to drop it on his head while we're snuggling.

I'm excited for the next 24 books & would love to hear any recommendations!

1. House Rules - Jodi Picoult

Wordless Wednesday: What are you reading?

the not so wordless portion: this is the stack of books that I am reading or have in my pile to be read.  i like books. a lot. so tell me, what's on your list? 

Melvin the Magnificent Molar

I was lucky enough to receive this adorable new book, Melvin the Magnificent Molar, written by Julia Cook & Laura Jana, MD.  I immediately opened it & showed it to B, who grabbed it & 'demanded' that I read it.  (By demand, I mean, he crawled into my lap & handed it back to me ... this is demand in toddler language.)

I like everything about this book.  It's a cute story & it's full of great illustrations.  While B may only have 4 teeth, he knows what a tooth is & he kept pointing at his own while I was reading.  Each page is full of color, full of colorful font & it's also informative.  It gives an honest, but cute interpretation of the 'life' of a tooth.

I think this is a great book to help teach kids the importance of brushing & keeping their teeth clean.  This would also make a fabulous addition to any dentist's office!  Pick up your own copy here: Melvin the Magnificent Molar

Thanks to the authors for the opportunity to receive & review this book. I appreciate all opportunities given to me & my family. 

Books, Books, Books

I like books.  I like them a lot.  Hardcover, paperback... doesn't matter. I read books constantly.  If I go away for the weekend, I bring, like 4-5 books with me- just in case.  I always have one in my bag, my car... wherever I am.

Sometimes I don't even read them.  I just like to surround myself with them.  Stacks of books everywhere.

Someday I hope to have my own 'girl room', especially because I'm sure I'm going to be surrounded by boys.  Anyway, back to the girl room.  I will decorate it with stacks of books- no joke.

Hubs & I have discussed whether there's a Kindle in my future, because I love to read... & I think maybe, someday.  But I will still buy books. So no Kindle in my near future.

(of course, if Amazon reads this & decides they'd like me to review a Kindle... I'd be down for that in a second!)