tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272160714315459088.post2056305347247797580..comments2023-11-05T06:51:22.945-06:00Comments on These are a few of my favorite things: My favorite time of dayChristiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05769700320834756050noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272160714315459088.post-2172482752596007562009-01-20T17:43:00.000-06:002009-01-20T17:43:00.000-06:00Rebekah LOVES Junie B. Jones! I'm excited that we...Rebekah LOVES Junie B. Jones! I'm excited that we are ordering 3 in the series of Ramona by Beverly Cleary thru the school's Scholastic order. Remember those books? They were some of my favorites!! Micah is really excited to be having "homework"...he has to read his readers. He feels big being able to read Suess' Hop on Pop!! I like the down time too...Kristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03509011256618768915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272160714315459088.post-92034121404131695342009-01-16T11:31:00.000-06:002009-01-16T11:31:00.000-06:00When my children will little, bathtime waws my fav...When my children will little, bathtime waws my favrite time. Things slowed down. I played in the water with them and sometimes sat there and read a book or magazne while they played. We talked etc... it was calm and quiet and such a peaceful time.Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13994653652341733414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272160714315459088.post-38635944504455285162009-01-15T22:09:00.000-06:002009-01-15T22:09:00.000-06:00Call me crazy, but jammie time and fresh smelling ...Call me crazy, but jammie time and fresh smelling kids is my favorite time of the day. Especially if they brushed their teeth. That helps A TON.Hollyweenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02965955385923756263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272160714315459088.post-67362207242886901612009-01-15T21:51:00.000-06:002009-01-15T21:51:00.000-06:00Great pictures. As a teacher and book lover mysel...Great pictures. As a teacher and book lover myself I love seeing kids enjoy reading. Both of my kids like books and I hope it is something that they continue to enjoy for the rest of their lives.Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02780852666558379943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272160714315459088.post-60716300645854598252009-01-15T13:54:00.000-06:002009-01-15T13:54:00.000-06:00Let me get this straight....you have raised them t...Let me get this straight....you have raised them to be readers because it's good for THEM?? I raised mine to be readers because they actually sit still and give me a minute of calm. Seriously, Junie B. Jones is a laugh riot and I love these pictures.<BR/><BR/>BTW, I've awarded you an award today so stop by to accept.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272160714315459088.post-85303493765601251682009-01-15T11:28:00.000-06:002009-01-15T11:28:00.000-06:00Awesome pictures! What good books have you read la...Awesome pictures! What good books have you read lately?Talenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14080029530959754746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272160714315459088.post-80452642333911680342009-01-15T00:32:00.000-06:002009-01-15T00:32:00.000-06:00Robyn always was our family "bookworm." Reading i...Robyn always was our family "bookworm." Reading is growing on me...I just wish there were time for more leisure reading.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07959562812513148734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272160714315459088.post-53773407312898020962009-01-14T22:26:00.000-06:002009-01-14T22:26:00.000-06:00The best book anyone ever gave me was the "Read-Al...The best book anyone ever gave me was the "Read-Aloud Handbook" before having babies. SO MANY problems in the world can be cured by kids who love books! Way to go!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16464258419139122607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272160714315459088.post-38718092596170424802009-01-14T19:18:00.000-06:002009-01-14T19:18:00.000-06:00That looks so peaceful. It is SO NOT that way aro...That looks so peaceful. It is SO NOT that way around here. I need to find a schedule that works fro us. I really want my days to end like that too. <BR/>Seems like from the time dinner gets in the table until everyone is asleep it's chaotic and go,go,go! Finish the dishes! Finish your home work! Get your things ready for tomorrow! Turn off the TV! No more computer! You're all late for bed!<BR/>Feel free to post about your daily routines so I can attempt copy them :)Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602141556185631247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272160714315459088.post-88782033748420866842009-01-14T19:05:00.000-06:002009-01-14T19:05:00.000-06:00Give yourself a pat on the back! We are "Readers"...Give yourself a pat on the back! We are "Readers" too. For a punishment I have been known to take away a book! I am mean like that.Hazen5https://www.blogger.com/profile/17757751812203061892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272160714315459088.post-60317210589175516382009-01-14T18:53:00.000-06:002009-01-14T18:53:00.000-06:00I love this time of day because I CAN READ TOO! I...I love this time of day because I CAN READ TOO! I've often felt the same way...that I must be a good mother if all my kids are readers.<BR/><BR/>Junie B is the best! She's sure naughty, but VERY funny.queenieweeniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11045439889259890664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272160714315459088.post-70617725580268812009-01-14T17:38:00.000-06:002009-01-14T17:38:00.000-06:00We just started reading June B. Jones and I laugh ...We just started reading June B. Jones and I laugh hysterically every time the kids burst out laughing...I love watching their faces as they read something enjoyable and fun. Can't wait even more when they can all read to themselves....ahhhh, must be nice!Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08577924157479548102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272160714315459088.post-58221365276266349842009-01-14T12:14:00.000-06:002009-01-14T12:14:00.000-06:00I'm going to say a great big ditto to Lauren. My t...I'm going to say a great big ditto to Lauren. My thoughts EXACTLY!<BR/><BR/>And I'll add a congrats, cause having kids who love to read is definitely a success!!!Lisa-Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019445417078018479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272160714315459088.post-14765580418054235852009-01-14T10:10:00.000-06:002009-01-14T10:10:00.000-06:00This post made me feel so peaceful. I love how pea...This post made me feel so peaceful. I love how peaceful it looks at your house. We have a really hard time winding down and everyone goes cuckoo around bed time. I am going to encourage reading. I love that you have raised them to read. You are indeed a success. ☺<BR/><BR/>Seriously, that was so sweet to read. I can practically smell the freshly bathed kiddos and feel the peace and tranquility. You describe things so well.Lauren in GAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06182008314143458272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272160714315459088.post-89609723953016506762009-01-14T08:40:00.000-06:002009-01-14T08:40:00.000-06:00Bookworms unite!! Love it.Bookworms unite!! Love it.Jakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01290994546386816813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272160714315459088.post-77763810760869137622009-01-14T00:28:00.000-06:002009-01-14T00:28:00.000-06:00Well done.Freshly showered boys are delicious!Well done.<BR/><BR/>Freshly showered boys are delicious!Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04943058750557849289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272160714315459088.post-13846403833613451242009-01-13T23:30:00.000-06:002009-01-13T23:30:00.000-06:00Yes, huge success!! I love that time of day too. T...Yes, huge success!! I love that time of day too. THE best.Bridgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11051723455376835952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272160714315459088.post-70836852050466352892009-01-13T21:57:00.000-06:002009-01-13T21:57:00.000-06:00I know I am beating a dead horse here, but serious...I know I am beating a dead horse here, but seriously, I could paste and copy this post, replace the photos and the bit about the girlie reading to me, and claim it as my own. Right down to laughing out loud at those seven silly children who try to bake a cake for their over worked mama. My favorite part about that book are the illustrations where she is trying to play her cello. Priceless.Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12846848595213009219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272160714315459088.post-27873176093065733942009-01-13T21:21:00.000-06:002009-01-13T21:21:00.000-06:00I guess I want my kids to have testimonies...but I...I guess I want my kids to have testimonies...but I really really REALLY want them to be readers. <BR/><BR/>I certainly do everything I can to lead by example!!<BR/><BR/>(and everyone knows the testimony thing's a joke, right?)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07155042286165966395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272160714315459088.post-10655309102996048802009-01-13T21:17:00.001-06:002009-01-13T21:17:00.001-06:00It is wonderful that all of your children are read...It is wonderful that all of your children are readers. So far my little girl (just turned 5) is following in my footsteps and I *think* my little boy (almost 3) is too. I certainly do my best to share my love of reading with them.<BR/><BR/> ~ Sarahfrillsfluffandtruckshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09431701816444678306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272160714315459088.post-18577813752585532222009-01-13T21:17:00.000-06:002009-01-13T21:17:00.000-06:00I love the pics of all the kids. They are so cute...I love the pics of all the kids. They are so cute and boy to the all look cozy in their jammies. That's awesome they are all readers. Woohoo for that!Chatterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10292117880820909143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272160714315459088.post-31997053412816947382009-01-13T21:16:00.000-06:002009-01-13T21:16:00.000-06:00I'm reading this just as I finish with baths, clea...I'm reading this just as I finish with baths, cleaning, laundry, etc. Unfortunately, there's no school tomorrow so we're having sleepovers and I'm insanely jealous of the quiet reading time! Maybe tomorrow night...AMYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06295639280547342227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272160714315459088.post-50217983464826479802009-01-13T20:28:00.000-06:002009-01-13T20:28:00.000-06:00Ooooohhh....I am a reading teacher to middle schoo...Ooooohhh....I am a reading teacher to middle schoolers. You have done something wonderful because you have TWO boys reading. Thank you for all the encouragement at home. Your children will always be successful because they enjoy reading.Brindihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06075843785539876740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272160714315459088.post-33552508370082503402009-01-13T20:12:00.000-06:002009-01-13T20:12:00.000-06:00We love Junie B at our house too. I read them alo...We love Junie B at our house too. I read them aloud to my kindergartner and preschooler. They laugh their gust out. You are a success in many ways. I hope my kids love to read too.brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15114483651100368830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272160714315459088.post-77167059097311891612009-01-13T20:00:00.000-06:002009-01-13T20:00:00.000-06:00Good for you!! I love how you have your reading t...Good for you!! I love how you have your reading time after dinner and bath. My boys do theirs right after homework and before dinner; but I think I like your time best. Starting tomorrow I'm incorperating it into our schedule.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08837920901791313329noreply@blogger.com