Tonight was one of those nights where you just are happy to be close to your family. It was a long day here, but it was comforting to be able to relax a little with my oldest son before bed.
While reading with him however, he fell asleep mid book. My arm is now trapped under him. I feel like I’m going to have to gnaw it off to escape. In case this is the last blog I write please know it’s been fun while it lasted.
I don’t know what it is about CHICKA CHICKA BOOM BOOM. For some reason it has enamored the children in this household for years. I’m not sure if it’s the colors, the rhyming or just the repetition, but this book is so worn it’s literally in two pieces… and it’s a board book. I mean board books are literally made to withstand hurricane strength winds and other natural disasters. This book has been read so many times it is now comprised of separate parts… and my kids still love reading it.
Oliver is following on his brother’s footsteps. He’s becoming quite the reader. He loves listening to stories and interacting with the pictures. He’s engaged by text and wants to hear more every night. This kid just devours books and I wouldn’t want it any other way!
Oliver is learning his letters and loves climbing the coconut tree.
Where has the time gone? This kid is now reading me bedtime stories? I can’t believe how far we’ve come… this little boy amazes me every single day.
A 17th century philosopher once said, “I know it seems hard sometimes but remember one thing. Through every dark night, there’s a bright day after that. So no matter how hard it get, stick your chest out, keep ya head up…. and handle it”. Last year at this time I was so scared, but now this kid is legitimately a beginning reader.
PS: That 17th Century Philosopher from above… Tupac Shakur
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Here’s the whole video:
Busy day at Grandmas:
Busy reading (or pooping):
Busy eating and smiling and puking:
Busy minding everyone else’s business:
Busy loving momma:
An educators perfect ending to the day!
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