reading

  • Follow the Breadcrumbs

    Reading time with our kids can lead to something even more special. Talking. We just have to follow the breadcrumbs. Personally, I can be a take-charge kind of person.  But, as I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized the value of LISTENING over… Continue reading

  • THE VALUE OF “STORY”

    When Jesus wanted to teach us about God, His love, and His purpose, He used stories!  When He wanted to teach us about how to treat others and how to forgive, He used stories. When He wanted to show us… Continue reading

  • MAKE ROOM~  (Prepare Him Room)

    Our pastor’s sermon Sunday was titled PREPARE HIM ROOM.   There was no “room” at the Inn, or anywhere in town, as Mary and Joseph entered into Bethlehem.   As the Creator of the Universe entered into humanity, there was no room. … Continue reading

  • Books and Beginnings

    September is around the weekly corner. Even for us Nanas, there is anticipation of new beginnings at this time of year. It’s not the beginning of an actual “new year” but it’s certainly the beginning of much activity if there… Continue reading

  • Give Yourself Grace

    Okay, so there are days when we just won’t be able to sit down and read a book with the kids. There are days that just don’t seem to hold enough minutes. I remember. There are days when we’re just… Continue reading

  • What Doesn’t Dolly Do?

    LINK to register for IMAGINATION LIBRARY When our first grandson was born, my lovely DIL Ashley told us about Dolly Parton’s Library. At first, I felt guilty about signing up, knowing that we had ample access to books and libraries.… Continue reading

  • Building Book Interaction

    We know as parents and grandparents that reading to our kiddoes is good for them, and even good for us. But, sometimes we just can’t seem to get our kids to stay focused as we try to complete a story.… Continue reading

  • Fighting Fear

    No Longer a Slave to Fear by Zach Williams I’ve been listening to praise music a lot over the past few months. Christian music and country music are my faves, and since the sudden passing of my husband, praise music… Continue reading

  • Winter Weeding

    When I was initially thinking of a title for this week’s blog, I thought of “Winter Weading” with weading implying reading. Our son used to say W for R when he was a little guy, so cute. Then I thought, well maybe… Continue reading