A Magical Combination

A child and a book.

For Christmas Audrey got some illustrated child versions of classic books we thought she’d enjoy from Barnes and Nobles.  They are her first chapter cooks.  Every night we lay in my bed and read a chapter or three (they are really short chapters). 

The other night we finished The Little Princess.  She would look forward to reading it every night and even bring it up sometimes during the day.  Doing this together has become a really lovely little part of our life and such a nice end to our day.  Hannah joined in sometimes for that book but I think it will flow better when she’s a little older.  Maybe she will get a few of her own next Christmas….

Oh, also, we will be doing a movie night each time we finish a book. 

Last night we started The Secret Garden and tonight the whole family was on the bed listening. 

  

We also discovered the amazing-ness of books on CD for kids while on our California road trip.  Family favorites so far are Peter Pan and Junie B. Jones. 

This is just another parenting dream come true for me. 

I love beautiful books and wonderful stories. 

And I love those kids. 

The combination

is pure magic.

Also here is a look at their beautiful childhood creativity lately that I want to remember forever for adorableness and hilarity:

thats our curly hair all around the board

also eli as a gentleman.  thats what they called him when they put this polly pocket hat on his head.  and giggled like there's no tomorrow.