Reading Time Tuesday

Mason has been bringing us books to read more and more often, or sitting down to look through books himself, which just really warms my heart. I want to raise a child who is kind, loves animals, and loves to read. I know way less men who like to read compared to women, so I want to be as proactive as we can to encourage a love of reading from day one!

His favorite books right now are his Frosty the Snowman book from Auntie Sarah (It's a great mix of music and him being able to point and say 'No Man!" at every page) and his Stop Train Stop book. I've brought home other Thomas books for him (since it's the choo choos that seem to catch his eye) but he always goes back to Stop Train Stop

This week we focused on birthday books since it was SuperDad's birthday - How Do Dinosaurs Say Happy Birthday and Happy Birthday Little Pookie being the favorites. We also checked out the Usborn book Birthday that just shows a bunch of pictures of different birthday items (cake, candle, hat, etc) but he's not too interested in that. Maybe because there are no lamps?

Our theme next week will be Valentine's Day. I love having a theme because it helps us mix things up and not read the same books again and again.

As for me, I haven't been reading nearly enough lately. I challenged myself to read 104 books in 2012 (I BARELY eeked by my 100 book goal last year) and I'm currently 3 books behind. But that's because I'm in the middle of 8 books right now, which is ridiculous as it sounds. I need to stop reading books that only mildly keep my interest. Water for Elephants and Snowflower and the Secret Fan were the best two books I've read recently. I'm about to finish What Came First by Carol Snow and am excited to delve more into Husband and Wife by Leah Stewart. As always, you can check out my book lists on Goodreads.

So, what are you guys reading? What books are your little ones loving?

This time last year - First Shopping Cart Ride

This entry was posted on February 7th, 2012 at 10:38:00 am by Mason's Mom and is filed under Mommy Musings, Reading.

5 comments

Comment from: LeeAnn [Visitor]

That is so awesome that Mason enjoys books so much! I really wish my kids liked reading a little more. Rylie will sit still and listen to a story, but all Bryce wants to do is turn the pages. Bryce will "read" by himself sometimes, but usually, they don't care about the gazillion books they have.

As for me? Yeah, like I have time to read! ;-)

02/07/12 @ 11:17

Comment from: Brooklyn [Visitor]

I'm the big reader in the family but it's my boys that are the little readers. The big girl likes to read but only tween magazines right now. We're just starting to push past the "I want to turn the page all the time" stage and I love he brings me books too. We used to go to Storytime at the library when the bigs were younger and I look forward to when Mason is old enough to go.

02/07/12 @ 12:45

Comment from: Randalin [Visitor]

I really love the idea of having a different theme every week or so!! We didn't consciously pick a theme - but it's definitely all about the potty books around here. Kale has one in particular that he loves to read and as soon as I turn the last page he's already asking for "more?"

As for what I'm reading....oh man. Government reports? Research publications? Shoot me. It's all about work these days and there is NO time to read anything for my own pleasure. I am semi-convinced that this has something to do with a lack of bedside table and lamp. Or it's just an excuse for a bedroom makeover. Either way, I should read more!

02/07/12 @ 20:44

Comment from: Amie [Visitor]

I haven't read to Q as much I should be. I did get him a "Smessy Street" book (that contains multiple stories) for him for his upcoming birthday, though! And a book about the moon. Hopefully we can get ourselves back into the reading routine, too!