Reading Time

I did a lot better at reading to the older two kids when they were at home during the day. I feel really guilty when I compare the hours I've spent reading with the little two, or rather the lack of hours. I tried to compenate some last week. One day, as naptime was rapidly approaching, I crawled into bed with Bella and Jacob and a BIG pile of books. My hope was to read several books at which point Jacob would fall asleep, read several more until Bella dozed off. Then, I would quietly sneak out of bed and be productive. Sure, it was good in theory but not really practical. I did get most of the pile read, but Jacob didn't quickly fall asleep. No, that award goes to Mom. Yep. Bella had to keep poking me as I fell asleep mid-sentence. I finally sat there with my eyes popped wide open in an effort to stay awake. I don't really remember what happened next, but I know that I awoke a couple hours later with my two pumpkins snuggled up on each side. As to who fell asleep first? I have no idea.

I may not have been "productive". The floors remained unmopped, and the bathroom unscrubbed, but I did spend precious time with my children and even got a bonus nap. I blame it on the new pillows Jared bought at Costco last week-end!!