For the last couple of weeks, when I go to pick up Kai at school, he's always reading by the book shelf (either by himself or with a teacher/another kid & parent). As soon as he sees me, he arranges the little couches they have so we can sit face to face and read a book before we leave the school. I love how after he picks a book, he always reads the title as he points at each word with his little index finger. It makes him look as if he actually recognizes those words! We have also started borrowing a book home every day. Kai loves The Little Blue Truck series and The Cow Loves Cookies. Today he found Racing with NASCAR. I have a feeling we'll be reading that one for a while.
I remember getting lost in stories when I was little. I used to trace the illustration in Puss in Boots because I loved the story and drawings. I was so upset when my mom gave those big hard-cover picture books away when she thought I had outgrown them. I wanted to keep them for the rest of my life! I got into trouble with my grandparents because I insisted on bringing dinner into my room (I didn't want to put a pause on what I was reading).
Bill's the same way. In fact, he and I are total book hoarders! Every time we move, we're always amazed at how many books we each own.
Tonight, after Kai and I have read at least 4 books during story time before bed, he stood in front of his book shelf with both hands on his lower back looking at the books. Then he turned and said to me, "Mommy, Kaikai want lots and lots of books." I said, "You know what? We can borrow books from the library so you'll get to read a lot of different books."
My 26-month-old walked out of his room, stood by the gate at the staircase and said, "Mommy drive! Kaikai go to liberry. Lots and lots of books!"
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