“You may have tangible wealth untold;
Caskets of jewels and coffers of gold.
Richer than I you will never be--
I had a mother who read to me.”
--Strickland W. Gillan
I'm a big believer in the nurturing
value of bedtime stories. I can still remember the cozy feeling of
being snuggled next to my own mother as she read aloud to me. I know
this is where I learned to love reading. It's an official part of
our bedtime routine. It's a great way to help the kids relax and
settle down. I started when they were young with baby books and now
we mostly read chapter books. I have covered thousands of pages
across many genres. I had one embarrassing moment at the library
when I was told the limit was 100 books and I need to put some back.
I think it has helped with their schooling. One of these days I will
share some of my favorite children's books. But mostly, I do it
because I feel like they are tucked in with love every night when we
connect at the end of a day by sharing a story.
