"A house without books is a room without windows" Anonymous

I found this quote interesting as I looked at our book shelves and studied our small library.  I thought about some places I have been in that had no windows, and as I recall they all seemed very cold & eerie.  I love windows and I love them open with full view of all nature happening around me. 

Our children love to read and be read to.  Even Aaron, our eighteen month old will bring a book to 'anyone' who's outstretched arms offer cuddle story time. Our children also enjoy when I read a 'family' time story.  Right now we are reading 'My Side of the Mountain', by Jean George, it is a boy book for sure.  The boys sit an listen very attentively as I try to make them feel like they are in the story.  In the winter we often play board games or get a puzzle going that everyone helps with. Making soft pretzel's on Sunday evenings is another welcomed activity, not to mention eating them. Our supper time can be a 'feast' of information on the days activities of who, what, where, when and why.  There is lots of lively interaction and sharing during our family devotions as well. 

 As I think on how busy our life get's and all the things that we need to do, quiet family time is so special.  I know it is for the children as well. 

Until next time,
Jean
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