01/05/2026
For as long as I can remember, I told my kids “I will always make sure you have as many books as you can read.”
Fast forward to summer library trips, thrift store adventures, and Barnes and Noble outings for ALL the books. Every bookshelf in our home is stocked to the max. They are so full that I decided to wrap up a surprise book each month for my kids as a birthday present, a tradition that I will continue each year. Even though the shelves are overflowing, books are a staple here.
This winter break in particular was filled with non-stop reading in the coziest places and I loved every minute of it. Watching my oldest read with our dog on her lap or my youngest try out different character voices was priceless.
As for me, I’m constantly reading a little bit of everything (including Before I Forget, which I love so far!) but my heart is so full watching my kids love reading. I happened to stumble across a few pictures and videos of them reading over the years, and I was transported back to so many memories and so many favorite books - The Princess and the Pony, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, Dragons Love Tacos, Ida Always, and so many more.
Reading is pure magic and I am living for these slow, cozy reading days with my children ❤️