She asked, "How about we race to see who can read the most books in a year and the winner will win something really big?" So I said, "How about a Kindle Fire or a Nook?" Since those are both electronic readers, it seems all of our family and friends own {all of the sudden after Christmas this year} that the kids and I have become fascinated by, I thought it might be a good idea...plus, we have an entire year to save the money.
My Sister and Mom have been trying to talk me into one for over a year now because they love theirs' so much, but I love the look and feel of a book in my hand or on the shelf, so I have rebelled. Although, I am beginning to see their merit, so by January 1, 2013, I may be ready. If not, whoever wins the competition will be, right?! And they will own it, but have to share. Those are the rules. Oh, and for every chapter book James, Shelby and I read we get 3 tallies and for every regular book Jesse reads (on his level) he gets 1 tally. If he reads a chapter book he will get 3 as well.
One of the books we are really excited to read this year is The Story. It is the bible in novel form. Our church's theme this year is Logos, or The Word. So, we are all reading it this year. The kids have The Story for Kids we have already been reading together. I am in the middle of A Long Obedience in the Same Direction and Shelby is in the middle of one of her Camp Club Girls books along with Heaven is For Real that we are still reading together. She got The Hiding Place for Christmas, so we will read that together next. With all of this reading, especially at the first of the year to get in the habit, I will be taking some time off of my computer...
Kindle Fire
Nook
Since we decided this about 30 minutes ago, Jesse has read 3 books and the rest of us have read none. I think this might end up being a tortoise and the hare scenario, but we will have to wait and see. It sure would be fun to see the youngest win. Whoever wins, we all win, right?!
Happy New Year!! See You Back Here in February.
