My post is about reading. (SHOCKER!!) My husband and I are struggling with getting one of our children to read on a regular basis. On the flip side, his twin sister feels weird that she reads all the time. My twins, Addison and Adair are different in so many ways. Reading is just one.


For Adair, we try to allow him the opportunity to find books that he'll enjoy. But once we get home he's not interested at all. It's like having a clone of the child that chose the book. Adair is struggling with his reading so I can kinda understand why he's hesitant. He's all about feeling as if he doesn't need any help and with a teacher for a mom I'm like a drone hovering above as he reads. Not the best method.


With Addison, she's now into chapter books and will try to finish a book as quickly as she can. It doesn't matter where she is, a corner in the dining room, the couch, my bed, her bed, it doesn't matter the girl likes to read. (She gets it from her mama.) What bothers me is that she asked if she's weird because she reads so much.  I wasn't ready for that one. Weird?! Because you love to read?! Who said it?! Point them out! Now that's what I wanted to say, but I kept my poker face. and gave her as many reassurances as I possible could. Once I explained how much I loved to read when I was in school she felt better. Then I had to explain why she doesn't see me read books I like very often. I felt as if I handled it well. 


That's when I realized it would be a good time to have another conversation with Adair about reading. We had to make a deal, dad and I would allow him to read alone more often but he had to promise to sound out every word and if he can't figure it out he has to come to us for help. I promised I would back off and let him be the big dude he wants to be. Naturally this deal was sealed with a pinky promise.


For those of you wondering if we've tried to let Addison read with Adair, the answer is yes. The result was more arguing than reading.


I'll end this by saying I'm optimistic in what doors reading will open up for both of them. I can only hope that Addison continues to excel and wants to read about different subjects. I pray Adair builds more confidence in his reading abilities and begins to enjoy a good book more often than he does now.


Only time will tell what happens.... then I'll be able to tell you.


JJones