Why didn't anyone tell me how AWESOME it is when your kids learn to read? On Friday, we went to the library and Nellie picked out two short novels (Junie B. Jones and American Girls). She then read them both over several hours that afternoon. It was the longest wakeful period of time that Nellie hasn't talked since she learned to talk. And of course, I love conversations with Nellie, and I'm sure there will come a day when I wish I could get her to talk to me more, but...it was nice.
We went back Saturday for two new books and her own library card, and again today (Sunday). I think we may be on to something!
