Thursday, August 12, 2010

I am bored

This one is for Michele Emrath at Southern City Mysteries- your day will come......

"I don't want to watch TV any more", said my older one strolling into the kitchen with a sulky expression. "I want to read a book."
"Not now, I'm busy", I said, irritated. "Let me finish what I am doing, then I will read to you."
"I don't want you to read", he drawled. "Just turn the light on so I can choose my book."

He actually read, and the younger one giggled with him.

I couldn't believe my luck- a year back when all they seemed to do was watch TV, did I even dream this day would come?

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A drabble is a story told in exactly 100 words.

17 comments:

DL Hammons said...

You want to bring the wrath of MOM down on your head...say those three words in our house!!

That is a cute story...and you should be proud!

Mason Canyon said...

I love the photo, they are adorable. It's wonderful that he wanted to read over watching TV. You are a wise influence on your children.

Mason
Thoughts in Progress

Unknown said...

I love it when my son gets into a book and would rather read than do anything else. It's the best.

CD

Anonymous said...

Rayna - Oh, this is a wonderful story! And I hope you are taking joy and pride in the love of reading that you've fostered in your children. That's just excellent!

Unknown said...

I love it, how precious that your boys are reading together! I can't wait to hear my son's sweet voice read to me, he already loves books at 3 1/2 months!

Hart Johnson said...

Yay for reading kids! And DOUBLE Yay for wanting to read instead of watching TV! You are doing something right!

Mary@GigglesandGuns said...

Way to go! That picture is adorable.
They are growing up, Rayna.

Mary

dipali said...

That is so heartening!
And such a lovely photograph of your two:)

LTM said...

love them! But alas, I still have to tell mine to turn off the TV and read a book. We have "reading breaks." I'm hoping that doesn't translate to "punishment," b/c I want them to love reading... :o)

Saumya said...

Yay!! That's awesome that they love reading!! And adorable picture :)

RHYTHM AND RHYME said...

I really look forward to reading your post, it brings back memories when my three children were young and exploring life,
Another excellent drabble.

Yvonne.

Jane Kennedy Sutton said...

I love it! Kids are always full of wonderful surprises.

Jules said...

That is a special boy you have there and I don't care take your pick, they both are adorable. :D
Trying To Get Over The Rainbow

Beth Zimmerman said...

THAT is awesome!

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

Awesome! Did you faint?

L. Diane Wolfe said...

Music to your ears!!

Natasha said...

@ DL- I hear those three words more than most others :-(

@ Mason- I am not sure I did anything- it just happened

@ Clarissa- he has you for a mother- he has to be the best.

@ Margot- you bet I am happy and proud. Can't you see my grin from halfway across the world.

@ Trudy - you are doing something really right in bringing up Benjamin.

@ Hart- they still watch more TV than I approve of, but as long as they are willing to do something else, I am not complaining too much.

@ Mary- they are, aren't they?

@ dipali- thank you.

@ Leigh- I think mine overdosed on TV, and have got so bored of it, reading is the next best thing!

@ Saumya- I love watching them read- they look so lovely together.

@ Yvonne - thank you.

@ Jane- they are, aren't they?

@ Beth- it is, isn't it?

@ Alex- nearly.

@ Diane- absolutely.

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