It's a ritual...after dinner, the kids take a shower and then snuggle in their beds ready to read. Now that they are older, reading is a requirement for school, but we still love doing it. I love to read (even though I don't have time) and I want to instill the same love in my boys.
Now that the holidays are here, I wanted to share some of our favorite children's books for this time of year.
This book is just a given. If you've never heard of it, it's a wonderful story about a boy who is invited aboard a train headed for the North Pole. Even after the MANY times that I have read this book, I still get goosebumps and teary eyed. It's a MUST READ!
Olive the Other Reindeer by Vivian Walsh What a clever play on words for the title alone. Olive, a dog from the North Pole, wants to be a part of Santa's fleet of reindeer. When she's given the chance, her own special qualities shine through.
Although we do not celebrate Hanukkah, my kids love reading about the festival of lights. This story is about a little girl who celebrates both Hanukkah and Christmas and how her family keeps tradition.
If you can believe it, I am exhausted pretty much all of the time.... Just when I'm feeling overwhelmed and insane with all that is going on in my life, I look to some things to keep me sane....
1) My computer. I can lose myself on this thing....
2) Guilty Pleasures. I am obsessed with teenage drama TV. I'm particularly fond of "Gossip Girl," "Vampire Diaries," and "Pretty Little Liars." Yes, I'm aware that I am 30+ years old.....
3) Real Housewives. I know what you're thinking..."real?!" But come on, it's awesome! New Jersey is my favorite! The craziness is the best part! (I apologize to any fans, but the Miami cast is anything buy Miami....not to mention most of them don't even live here!)
4) Starbucks Chai Lattes. MMMMMMMM!
5) Ice cream. Yeah, I said it.
6) SHOPPING! They don't call it "retail therapy" for nothing! I've asked my accountant if I can place this therapy under medical bills. He wasn't amused.
This book is just a given. If you've never heard of it, it's a wonderful story about a boy who is invited aboard a train headed for the North Pole. Even after the MANY times that I have read this book, I still get goosebumps and teary eyed. It's a MUST READ!
Olive the Other Reindeer by Vivian Walsh
Light the Lights by Margaret Moorman
