What I've been up to...

On Monday, Kenzie and I signed up for our Library's Summer Reading club.  I love reading and so does my li'l one.  In summer it seems I have more uninterrupted time to devote to the pleasure of reading.  I know some people might feel that they don't have time to give and  absorbing themselves in a good book, but I think it is important that you lead by example.  I think if my daughters see me reading they intern will be "psyched" to pick up a book.  Like I said, my youngest LOVES to read but for my other daughter who "says the Library makes her sick"...she has dropped out of the summer reading club for the last several summers and the incentives don't inspire her to read I have my own "mommy incentives".  I believe that reading develops the mind and vocabulary. Students {people who read  have a bigger vocabulary thus they score higher on tests.  So....I put together a "Summer Fun"  bag for each of the girls to kick off the Summer.  

Got the straw bag from Target and the flip flop towels in fact everything was from Target except the Turtle flop flops.  Each bag contained a composition book, a reading book ,a beach towel, Salt Water Taffy and flip flops.  Madison got a special pair from Brighten this year as part of her Promotion gift.  She loves turtles and the colors match her room. 

This is my expectation for each of them.  They are to read a minimum of 30 minutes each day, Monday through Thursday. They are to write a short synopsis in their composition book on what they read.  If all is done come Friday we pack a lunch and head to the beach all day!   Both girls Love the beach so it is great incentive...When the girls were younger you might of remembered they Played Summer Bingo.  I thought since we are all on different schedules this year it gave them more freedom then having a set schedule like I have done in the past. 

And Yes....I'm reading 50 Shades of Grey.....oh my!!.....Have you read it, what do you think? I've been having the best dreams lately!!!

Comments

[Sandy B]

My girlfriend is reading it and I'm in line.

You naughty girl!

[Gabrielle]

Everyone of my friends who read them like them a LOT and they read them in like week all 3 books...