Book Worms Run Rampat In My House

I know how most people feel about books, and I know that I am basically labeling myself as a "nerd", but I'm okay with that because I am truly, madly, and deeply in love with most all books. It is a love affair that I have had since I was little. I don't remember learning how to read, I just did. I do remember my first chapter book on a family drive to Idaho when I was in 2nd grade, and I was hooked from there. I finished it and my Dad bought me another one on the way back, which I also finished. I spent hours reading everything I could get my hands on in school. I would sit with a book in my lap while the teacher was teaching because it was all I wanted to do. Even today, there is no better way to spend a day than curled up with a good book and a glass of red wine.

In college, I worked at Waldenbooks and I was their top seller because I had read so many of the books that were on the best seller list. I had to quit, however, because most of my paycheck was going to that store or the Maurices that was across the Mall. The only thing worse for me that books is shopping for clothes.

Then of course, I took my love of books into the classroom when I taught. I looked forward to read aloud time more than the kids and I ordered more from the book orders every month than they did. Needless to say, when Cameron came along, she had a fully stocked book shelf and I would read a pile of books to her when she was too little to process. But it was fun. So now that she is old enough to choose her own books, I am loving her choices and it is so fun to try a new one together. And Tucker is always right beside us listening as well. They both love to read and I am so thankful! I just hope it's something that sticks with them because I think school is a lot easier if you can read a book and enjoy it. Here are some of my favorite photos of Cameron reading one of her favorites, Olivia.

I know the book is upside down, but she's actually "reading" this to Tucker who is sitting in front of her. That's the funniest part, is she will "read" to Tucker from memory, and it's amazing how much she remembers.

This next one I just love, but it's probably the "nerd in me" because Matt doesn't like it at all.