Like Mother, Like Son

I am so excited that my kids love to read, since reading is my all time favorite activity. Sasha goes to bed surrounding by books - stacked on her dresser, the floor by her bed and even on her bed. I love listening to her reading herself to sleep after I tuck her in for the night. Usually I have to pry a pile of books out from under her after she falls asleep, because I as much as I love books, I don't imagine they make a very comfortable pillow.

Last time he was tested, Jordan was reading at a 4th grade level (he's in 2nd grade) and he loves to read now more than ever. He's always enjoyed being read to, but this year he's really blossomed with reading by himself. He also has stacks of books surrounding his bed, and reads before going to sleep almost every night. It makes me really happy that he enjoys many of the books I read as a child, like books by Roald Dahl, the Boxcar Children and Mrs. Piggle Wiggle. I just got a bunch of Pippi Longstocking books from a garage sale and he's started on those. I just may have to borrow them from him when he's done.