I never really read a whole lot when I was little. I wasn't a strong reader. I didn't absolutely love it. And Justin, when he was little he really did not love to read. So it should come to no surprise to either of us that some of our kids are in the same boat.
However, Justin and I have changed over the years. I grew to love some reading (especially when Harry Potter came out). And something happened on Justin's mission where he really grew to love it. I have teased him over the years because he is always reading at least four different books at the same time. (almost always gospel related)
Now the jokes on me.
It's only natural that both he and I have a deep desire to get our kids reading and to love it at an early age. We feel they will be at so much more the advantage if they learn to love reading now.
We have done well at some things, and not so well at others. But we will keep pushing on.
Encouraging them to read alone.
Encouraging them to read to each other.
(don't let the picture fool you, Rudger really did love it)
Keep books out and easily accessible.
And my favorite.
Cuddle up and read to them.
and of course, visiting our library often.
I hope they get it sooner then I did.
