Last night was one of those spaces in time every parent wants to gobble up and never forget. My daughters were fed, bathed, and in their jammies in plenty of time to peacefully read a couple of stories together. This doesn’t happen every night and it is a treat for all of us when it takes place.
Tess got to pick three books from her bookshelf and Hope was supposed to but got distracted (go figure). As I scooped up Hope and headed for the comfy couch in the family room, I saw Tess already propped and reading. I love seeing Tess read! It thrills my heart and soul to know that my daughter with Down syndrome has defied the experts of the past and CAN READ! It’s taken us a while to get her there, but with the continued efforts of some great teachers, caregivers and strong-willed parents, my 13 year old daughter is a READER!
Hope and I nestled in as Tess stopped for a moment, scooted over to my other side and we listened and enjoyed “Penny Love” by Lisa Soares Hale. Tess read about a little girl and her grandmother taking a walk in the park. They see a shiny brown penny and Grandma tells her little granddaughter to “Go and pick up the penny and know that Grandma loves you.” She does so and kisses her grandmother’s cheek, telling her “I love you, too, Grandma.” Grandma encourages the little girl to remember each time she finds a penny she will know that Grandma loves her. Through the years the girl grows up, finds lots of pennies along the way and saves those pennies. Each time, even though Grandma is not there, she looks heavenward and whispers “I love you, too, Grandma.” Reminiscent of “Love You Forever” by Robert Munsch, the story continues through the years as the little girl becomes a grandmother herself.
As Tess read this tender story out loud, something happened on our couch, in the room and throughout our home. A warm, loving glow began to hover over us like a snuggle blanket. The girls, especially Hope, sat attentive to the story. Hope gently leaned over to kiss her sister and me on the cheek several times and all was right with the world for those precious few minutes of togetherness. It was all because of a book!
Moms, take time – make time – to read with your children for the pleasure of it! If you are like me, you want to read to your children so they will become readers. You want to make sure that you get those programmed calendar minutes in each day to work on reading skills. “Practice! Practice! Practice! Recite! Recite! Recite! Flash! Flash! Flash! Quiz! Quiz! Quiz!” becomes the mantra of a mother’s mind.
I want to encourage you to sit down, reclaim peace in your home, and read with your children for the pure joy of being together. Whether you read or your emerging reader becomes the orator, enjoy those uncomplicated moments of innocence and love snuggled together.
Looking forward to cuddle time, I am Nina
Tess got to pick three books from her bookshelf and Hope was supposed to but got distracted (go figure). As I scooped up Hope and headed for the comfy couch in the family room, I saw Tess already propped and reading. I love seeing Tess read! It thrills my heart and soul to know that my daughter with Down syndrome has defied the experts of the past and CAN READ! It’s taken us a while to get her there, but with the continued efforts of some great teachers, caregivers and strong-willed parents, my 13 year old daughter is a READER!
Hope and I nestled in as Tess stopped for a moment, scooted over to my other side and we listened and enjoyed “Penny Love” by Lisa Soares Hale. Tess read about a little girl and her grandmother taking a walk in the park. They see a shiny brown penny and Grandma tells her little granddaughter to “Go and pick up the penny and know that Grandma loves you.” She does so and kisses her grandmother’s cheek, telling her “I love you, too, Grandma.” Grandma encourages the little girl to remember each time she finds a penny she will know that Grandma loves her. Through the years the girl grows up, finds lots of pennies along the way and saves those pennies. Each time, even though Grandma is not there, she looks heavenward and whispers “I love you, too, Grandma.” Reminiscent of “Love You Forever” by Robert Munsch, the story continues through the years as the little girl becomes a grandmother herself.
As Tess read this tender story out loud, something happened on our couch, in the room and throughout our home. A warm, loving glow began to hover over us like a snuggle blanket. The girls, especially Hope, sat attentive to the story. Hope gently leaned over to kiss her sister and me on the cheek several times and all was right with the world for those precious few minutes of togetherness. It was all because of a book!
Moms, take time – make time – to read with your children for the pleasure of it! If you are like me, you want to read to your children so they will become readers. You want to make sure that you get those programmed calendar minutes in each day to work on reading skills. “Practice! Practice! Practice! Recite! Recite! Recite! Flash! Flash! Flash! Quiz! Quiz! Quiz!” becomes the mantra of a mother’s mind.
I want to encourage you to sit down, reclaim peace in your home, and read with your children for the pure joy of being together. Whether you read or your emerging reader becomes the orator, enjoy those uncomplicated moments of innocence and love snuggled together.
Looking forward to cuddle time, I am Nina
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