Home library

I have 2 very active boys, but they are also lovers of books.  In the past couple of months Harry's ability to read has caught up with what he would like to read. So now we sometimes need to go up and make sure that the lights out order was followed.  There have been a few nights when he has been found deep into a book and although he had meant to turn the light out, finishing that chapter turned into another and another.

Robert also loves to read books and at the moment he is especially interested in bugs.  We have read some very dry books about bugs hundreds of times (I may not be exaggerating).  A great treat in the house is to go to the library.  Some weeks we are there two or three times.  I love that the boys love books.  When Harry was younger he used to always want to get a video too, but those days are gone for now.  His preferred television is a program about science or history and we tend to tape programs he's asked about or that look like they would interest him.  Robert has recently discovered videos at the library, but again we often take them out and then don't watch them. 

A few weeks ago the boys set up their own library in the living room.  Kevin and I were the patrons and so we took out the books that would interest us.  We were also expected to read and return them.  In Robert's case it was a quick turn around.  It is also an activity that the boys just naturally started and played together.  They had their own space, but they were definitely building upon each others' ideas.  I love when they play together without any interference from us.  It is a fun thing to observe and in this case be a part of.

Robert and Willa take a break from running around and watch a program together

Robert's library

Harry's library