Reading

Lately we've been reading The Hobbit by JRR Tolkein to the children. Samuel absolutely loves it and Lucy likes it but has to have her blanket for the goblin parts. We read a little each night and it is so neat to see their enthusiasm and ability to listen, laugh and enjoy the story.

Samuel has been listening to books on CD for a while and listened to all 7 of the Chronicles of Narnia this summer. He can recall names of obscure characters and the description of the ships and armor. Amazing how little minds work!

When we started reading the Hobbit, Jeremy got to the part where Gandalf, the wizard is introduced. Samuel, said "just a minute dad" He put his head under a pillow on the couch and said "go ahead". Jeremy continued to read and when the description was over Samuel exclaimed, "I can almost see him in my head right now!"

I love that. That is what is amazing about reading - you create and order a whole new world in your mind using written word. Samuel loves the story and asks about each creature "So it didn't say if Gollum was taller than Bilbo, so is he, Mama?" "Mama, please keep reading, just a little more." I love his heart for adventure and reading and laughter!