READING IS FUN...DAMENTAL!

I grew up around books - literally. When I was young, my mom was a Children's Librarian for the New York Public Library. Books have always had a special place in my life.

Me! circa 1978

So when I had my baby shower for Khyri, I requested that my friends and family bring books to help start his library. I wanted start Khyri early with a love of books. We received so many great books that it seriously looks like a library reading room! Whatever we don't have, I can usually find on quick trip to the Smyrna Public Library. *Sidenote* Founded in 1936, the Smyrna Public Library is the oldest city operated library in Georgia. It does not receive funding from the State of Georgia or Cobb County. Everything is funded through the city of Smyrna, federal grants , and community supporters like the Mosleys ;-) If these books don't get completely ruined, they will for sure end up in the Smyrna Library for others to enjoy. This book below isn't going to make it.

Apparently top right corners are Kielle's favorite

I love sitting down and reading with Khy. He is very attentive and loves to listen as I explain what is happening on the pages. Recently he's started reciting a few of the books! We'll be riding in the car and I'll hear him say "On Monday he ate one apple, but he was still HONGREE" Yes hongree not hungry ;-) hahahahaha gotta love The Very Hungry Caterpillar!

His first favorite book was Brown Bear now we've moved on to growing a good collection of favorites! The current books that we read on a daily basis are:
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
The Cat in the Hat
My Friends
Green Eggs and Ham
Please Baby Please
Goodnight New York City
Marvin K. Mooney Will You Please Go Now!
The Foot Book (5 month favorite and counting!)
Curious George Rides a Bike

Clifford The Big Red Dog (we also have this on CD for the car)

Of course reading with cousin Brianna is the most fun! These pictures and videos are from May when we went to visit the family in Virginia. Khyri was just beginning to speak.

Kielle tries to get in on the action too!  Hopefully she'll pick up his love for books too. Khyri loves 'reading' to her...

 

 ... until Kielle inevitably tries to eat the book ;-(

Usually you can't tear Khyri away from his books... but if there's a phone call from Aunt Pat, he can take a break ;-)

There's always time for reading with Daddy!

And of course everyone likes to curl up with a nice book in a quiet spot...hahahahahah. From March to July and still no poop or pee *sigh - that's a whole 'nother thread* By the way he loves the book - It's Potty Time and Everyone Poops but clearly he is not getting the message. hmph.

My friend Jennifer asked me how I got him interested in books and reading. I don't know really. He just has always had an affinity for books and words that rhyme. Now when we start getting into Tolstoy, Shakespeare, and Dickens we'll see if he's still excited?!?! 

I surely hope so!