May 3rd, 2005
 

I used to love reading as a child. I remember sitting on my mom’s lap every night and listening to many exotic, fun stories about faraway lands and mysterious characters. I couldn’t wait for story time and our next adventure!


I still love to read and that love of reading has also rubbed off on my children! We have a ton of children’s books and every night we snuggle in bed together to read. It is our most favorite time together. If You Give A Mouse A Pancake, Can’t You Sleep Little Bear, Green Eggs and Ham, and Diary of A Worm are some of my kids favorite books and I really enjoy them, too.


To me, there is nothing more relaxing then reading and I plan on doing more of it. I found some really great books on the Book Reviews for Adults board and I am excited to start reading again. I’ve come to realize that no matter how hectic my day is and no matter how many different directions I am being pulled, I have to find a way to take some time-out for me.


May is ‘Get Caught Reading’ Month and what better time to start or enhance a love for reading in your kids and yourself!

 

Wendy
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We have a new addition to the P&P family -- our newest cmod -- Gina! Many of you know her as that old pregnant chick, cl-ginaegg, soon to be CMGina! We're thrilled to have Gina join us and know that she'll do a fabulous job as our newest cmod. Please give her a hearty welcome -- and try to keep the hazing to a minimum. LOL.  Welcome, Gina!

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