I have always loved reading. I have certificates from when I was in grade school saying I read over 300 hours in a school year. I would always earn several personal pan pizza from the Pizza Hut Book It Club. To this day I still love reading, though it is often dangerous for me as I get totally lost in books neglecting everything else until I finish.
I would love for my children to love reading too. Lucas is a good reader but it just really isn't his thing. He would much rather build something with Legos or design a roller coaster (his latest obsession). Occasionally he would get hooked on some nonfiction books like ones about volcanoes or trains; he even also really likes the Magic Tree House books, but nothing totally sucked him in.
Yesterday he started telling me about a book they were listening to at school, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl, he said he loved it and asked if we could get it.
We immediately jumped on Amazon and ordered it. It was only after he went to school that I went up to the playroom to our shelves of children's books I have picked up over the years at thrift stores, only to realize we already have it. I quickly canceled my order and brought the copy with me when we picked him up from school.
He was thrilled! When we got home he immediately went and sat on the couch and began reading. He hurried through his homework so he could read more. Then during his sister's soccer practice he did this the whole time.
When we got back home he told me he was going to do what I really wanted to do-- i.e. just sit and read a book.
I think it finally happened, I think my book worm has finally emerged. I am a proud mama.
What is your Proud moment this week?
It just takes the right book! Good job, Lucas!
ReplyDeleteYou're lucky! I wish that would happen to my 8-year-old son soon. My husband and I are avid readers and we have shelves and shelves of books throughout our house for us and for the kids, but our son just doesn't like to read that much. I hope he'll find a "magical" book soon like Lucas did that will help turn him on to it!
ReplyDeleteThat is the best!!! I think I went from one of his books to the next when I was younger. I'll bet he'd like so many of his books too!
ReplyDeleteI often get really tired of going to the library, but then we get home and Ethan sits and reads happily for hours, I remember why I always go! Yay for Lucas! Reading is the best!
ReplyDeletewoohoo I love when that happens
ReplyDeleteThe Pizza Hut Book Club!!! YES! I totally did that too! I wish my son had the love I have but he has a learnign disability and he loathes reading because of it. He has a memory of a steel trap but can't process words on paper. It breaks my heart.
ReplyDeleteOooh, I hope you're right! I am not a big reader myself, just because I do not make time for it enough but I love it when I see my son reading. :)
ReplyDeleteI hope JDaniel becomes an avid reader. He loves to look at books so, there is a chance.
ReplyDeleteHooray for bookworms!!! I get totally lost in a book too (dangerous for me as well).
ReplyDeleteI am a terrible example for my kids to see because I have never been a reader- I would much rather watch the movie or get the highlights via a conversation. I sure hope my kids enjoy reading. My husband loves it-- so maybe they'll get his genes. :) That's great that you didn't even have to push him to want to read-- its a great movie, so I imagine it would be a great book! :)
ReplyDeleteI love reading, too! So exciting that Lucas that has found a book that has captivated him.
ReplyDeleteMy oldest went through a short phase of reading but then quit
ReplyDeleteMy 2 year old has no interest right now but I'm hoping that will change with time
Yay, for your bookworm. This might just be the beginning :)
I love that my boys love to read too!
ReplyDeleteThat is so awesome! Jack loves to read too. He just finished reading a Lemony Snicket book...280-some pages. I'm so glad that he loves to read.
ReplyDeleteThat picture of Lucas is just awesome.
Oh wow that's awesome! Always good when a youngster (;)) loves reading. Sadly I wasn't one of them. I love it now, but it's soooooo good he likes that book at least!! What'll be next!?!?
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome! All three of my kids love to read. They definitely got that from me!
ReplyDeleteThat is so exciting! I can't wait to see if my kids aren't going to readers!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful and exciting day for you! I can't wait for that moment with my kids. I love that he finally found something that clicks with him. Reading is such a wonderful escape.
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