Blake has LOVED books since the day he was born. I often tell him he acquired that love while still in the womb as I have a passion for reading a good book, not to mention the countless hours spent reading great books to McKenna before Blake was born. As an infant Blake was content to sit for long periods of time listening to me read and as he got a bit older he would spend hours looking at books and making up his own story as he went along. I remember in Kindergarten, Blake was trying to make the sounds he knew best that went along with whatever story he was reading. It was often cute to listen to what one might think was a foreign language.
When Blake started first grade he was really ready and eager to learn to read. By this time he had mastered most books in the house that contained any 3 letter words. He sometimes would hunt for the 3 letter words in books and read them...soon to find out, nothing was making sense because he was skipping all the words in between.
Then came first grade. Blake had the most AMAZING first grade teacher! Blake found out within the first few days of school that not only was his teacher a huge Nike fan, but a huge reader. Need I say anymore. From then on, he was hooked and to this day she is one of the most important people in Blake's life. He often brings up times he can remember, and how Miss McMorrow taught him how to read and what a good reader does and what strategies they use. It's too cute!
With all this, Miss McMorrow has become a family favorite and we cherish the friendships we have formed. Over Christmas break, she came over and gave the book "The Tale of Despereaux" to Blake for Christmas. I later informed Blake that after he had read the book, I would take him to see the movie as it was playing in the theatre. He was excited about the idea as he had never read a book and then been to the movie.
When it came time to head to the show, he couldn't go without taking Miss McMorrow. He said, " Can I invite Miss Mcmorrow? after all, she did give me the book for Christmas." So he made the arrangements and called her for the invite, along with getting her a treat. We had a great time. Blake loved the movie, but claims he still likes the book a "twitch" better. He told me on the way home, that in the book they describe the characters a lot better and don't leave out all the important details. I told him unfortunately thats how it usually goes when you head to the theatre after reading a book.
We hit Carl's Jr. following the movie so Blake could get his favorite. The Bacon-A-tor! he loved every bite of that huge greasy Hamburger with bacon and onion rings on it.
We had a great day and I'm so lucky to have kids that enjoy reading and using their imaginations. Thanks for the special day Mr. B.
8 comments:
That is so neat that he had a teacher that has made such a lasting impression on him and still keeps in contact with you guys. Sounds like you had a really fun day!
What a fun mother/son/teacher date! :) Hooray for such an awesome teacher and friend . . . and hooray for the love of great books! :)
I love it--a "twitch"! So great! What a great kid he is. Glad he loves to read--and hooray for good teachers. good post! Love them.
Sounds like a really fun day! Harrison had just read "The City of Ember" and so we went went to see the movie. He definately enjoyed the book more too. Keep up the reading Blake!
What a great story, well both actually, yours and Despereaux. It's a real blessing to see a kid enjoy a story. My child is such a busy body it's almost a chore. How wonderful it would be to have an inspiration in her life like Ms McMorrow.
Hey! I am glad you were stocking me! Just teasing, it is nice to be looked for though! I so wish we were moving to Idaho, but we will endure! It would be so fun to catch up. I love your blog, your kdis are gorgous! Sounds like we have been doing alot of the same things, I am currently in my 6th I think primary presidancy! Maybe that is why we we are moving... just teasing! Kjell was recently released as first concelor in teh Elder's quarem presidency. I guess they finally decided not ever having him hear was a problem! I loved the twilight series too! Funny how similar lives can be! Talk to you soon!
Crystal
Fun changes on your blog Paige! You're such a pro. Loved the post on McKenna. What a cutie!
The books are always better than the movies...way more imagination plus the characters and scenes can be how ever you want to create or invision them! That is so neat that Blake has such a good friendship with his 1st grade teacher, wow to take her to a movie and a treat...that's pretty cool! Jarom also read the City of Ember at the beg of the school year, then after saw the movie with his dad...we saw it as a fam over the weekend since it's out on dvd now, it was a good movie (I haven't read the book)...but Jarom says the book is much better. That's great that blake enjoys reading so much!
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