Well, yesterday, we started reading books to the kids again. We took a break for awhile because things were so busy around here, but I missed all the kids climbing onto my bed to hear a story. Back when it was only 4 kids picking out a book, I would let everyone choose one or two. Now, our lives have gotten so busy that we have had to cut the number down a bit. Our new plan is that whoever has the best manners and the most well behaved at dinner gets to choose the book after prayers. If someone is not behaving themselves during prayers, they miss the book.
Maddie choose the book tonight, and her love of Barney has not subsided even at 8 years of age. She chose Barney's Happy Valentine's Day. Gabriel is definitely starting to grow up; the book didn't appeal to him, so he just went to bed without it. Reading to the kids again tonight reminded me of all the times that we would read to them when they were little. It is so remarkable how fast time goes by when your kids are growing up....when I am pregnant, it seems like the time goes by so slow, but after the pregnancy, I wonder where the time has gone.
The most remembered things in life that you can do with your kids are the cheapest. The most fun that I can remember wasn't going to the zoo or some outrageously expensive amusement park. What I remember the most was reading to the kids in my bed at night and everyone fighting over the best spot. Not meaning that we don't enjoy the zoo (we love it!), but I am glad that if something happened to me, they will remember that I took the time to read to them, to hug them, and to love them.
P.S. Unbelievable that this picture was about 6 years ago!
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