So what can I say when I come home from a long night of school and I find the small boy in bed asleep, clean and fresh smelling from a bath with clean teeth and a full stomach? Also, when I find all the clean laundry that's been sitting around because I've been sick folded and put away?
What can I say except that I have the best husband ever.
Kris does such a good job pitching in and supporting me in all I do. He's the best.
I hate being gone to school at night, but I think it's been nice for Kris and Max to have some focused time together--especially now when Kris isn't having to do tons of studying and homework all night every night. Max adores him and thinks that he's the best thing ever.
So thanks Kris for being such a good dad and good husband and friend.
And now for the bonus book review--it's been a while since I've done one so...
Tonight we dropped by Barnes & Noble quickly and I ran across this classic from my childhood: Katy No-Pocket
Anybody else remember this story? The art is by the guy that did all the Curious George books. We brought it home and read it for our bedtime story tonight. It's definitely wordy, so probably not a good pick for extra active toddlers or for a parent with a sore throat (unfortunately for me) but it does have a great story that I think captivates young ones that are sophisticated enough to follow an involved story line. Max didn't move a muscle while I read the story to him. Turns out this book was actually published in 1944. I had no idea his stuff was so old.I remember reading this book over and over when I was little--and the pictures are so evocative of childhood for me for some reason.
So I would recommend it, although they didn't skimp on story length or words, so reading it takes a while. Also the female protagonist is a little emotional, but she doesn't give up in her quest to find out a way to carry her baby, so I don't think she's a weak character. Anyway it's cute. Go read it.
4 comments:
Oh Gin!
I LOVE Katy no pocket! Remember, you read that book for me on the tape, so i've listened to it over and over throughout my life in your voice! I love it!
Go Kris! That's my man! I'm glad you're in my family.
We all read this together. We LOVED this post. Did you see Cam's waffles for breakfast? I love that you're a family, and that we can trust you to love each other. And Kris - I love Kathy, who gave him the gift of love and kindness. How could he live with her all those years and not come away an angel of compassion and service? Sleep tight!
I don't remember that particular book but I remember others illustrated by him. It's fun to find a book that we read as youth! I love the Amelia Bedilia books.
Your husband definitely sounds like a keeper. How great that he has some time with your son, and helps out.
Thanks K. I don't know if I deserve all the credit but it was kind of you. I think Kris is pretty awesome too. Thanks Kris for being a supportive husband and great father. I loved the pictures of you and Max.
As for the book, I have never even heard of it. Obviously I have missed out. I will look forward to reading it with Max next time we see him.
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