tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216081229982312439.post6287134901245089932..comments2024-02-20T17:51:43.989-05:00Comments on Buckling Bookshelves: Reading with Kid: A Work in ProgressChristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03215797870829907924noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216081229982312439.post-89977418858059948402017-06-25T21:47:02.998-04:002017-06-25T21:47:02.998-04:00Time to read before your son wakes up sounds like ...Time to read before your son wakes up sounds like a dream! We are currently in a phase where my little guy is up at 545am -- occasionally as early as 515. On an odd day he'll sleep a little later, but never past 7, and usually only a little past 6, if I'm lucky. I (or more often, my husband) am just barely able to drag myself out of bed when I hear him most days, and he usually waits for us longer than he would like!<br /><br />I downloaded an app called Moment to track how long I'm on my phone each day and it's definitely helping keep me more accountable and remind me to just put it down and forget about it more often (and to delete apps that are too much of a time-suck.)<br /><br />I totally get the fitting in reading wherever you can -- that's definitely how I operate these days! And making sure I'm not just picking up dense novels helps with not feeling like it always takes me forever to finish anything. Never enough hours in the day, right?Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03215797870829907924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216081229982312439.post-87893826078253281802017-06-25T21:39:23.304-04:002017-06-25T21:39:23.304-04:00The playtime will definitely increase as your kidd...The playtime will definitely increase as your kiddo gets older. It's the best kind of multitasking to read and show a good example, right? <br /><br />If I'm reading a graphic novel or even a picture book to myself (I've been reading some more non-fiction ones and others way above a toddler's level -- research for the future perhaps? Oh, who am I kidding, I just like them myself now that I've really dove in.), I'll ask him if he wants to look at it with me if she stops playing and comes looking for my attention. Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03215797870829907924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216081229982312439.post-31796704567795240122017-06-25T21:33:47.459-04:002017-06-25T21:33:47.459-04:00I got the Forest app a week or two ago, but I keep...I got the Forest app a week or two ago, but I keep on forgetting to use it! Since I do work part-time from home, I think it will be particularly helpful for making myself take a meaningful break during my son's nap (as in, not just putz around on my phone or the computer and actually relax with my book while I eat lunch). This way I can actually be a little refreshed before trying to work instead of pushing through and finding my concentration is completely shot and I'm super easily distracted after so many hours with a toddler (which it always is).<br /><br />And I totally love that reading in front of my kid is good for him. I mean twist my arm why don't ya :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03215797870829907924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216081229982312439.post-82062817841409887462017-06-17T09:36:44.380-04:002017-06-17T09:36:44.380-04:00I have been using the Forest App on my phone to cu...I have been using the Forest App on my phone to cut wayyyyyy back on my phone time when I am trying to be productive and hang out with my son. It's been awesome! <br /><br />I definitely saw an uptick in my reading once my son turned two or so, just because he was able to play more, for longer. Now he's obsessed with puzzles and coloring, which has been great for my reading. Him seeing my husband and I read so much has definitely paid off, because he is definitely a little reader himself. Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02287501540207945678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216081229982312439.post-45677796219330874672017-06-13T16:34:01.587-04:002017-06-13T16:34:01.587-04:00Hmm, this all sounds familiar! :) I also was surpr...Hmm, this all sounds familiar! :) I also was surprised by how many books and audiobooks I blazed through in the first few months of nursing and rocking. I still listen to audiobooks/podcasts on our walks and doing housework, but that's about it. And my print reading has definitely slowed down as well. My kiddo can occasionally play by himself for a few minutes at a time, and I've told myself that I can pick up a book while he's doing that, but not my phone. Just like you, I want him to see me reading. Every minute counts, right? :)Julie @ Smiling Shelveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16695465649011617565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216081229982312439.post-80039193145187619982017-06-09T16:13:23.487-04:002017-06-09T16:13:23.487-04:00It really is interesting hearing about your readin...It really is interesting hearing about your reading journey since having a child - and 2 already! Wow!<br /><br />Prior to having Alexander, I worked and did a large amount of reading on my public transport commute, usually ending the evening with a book in hand also. Now, I'm a SAHM and fit my reading in wherever I can.<br /><br />What I find works for me now is to plan my reading time... I do miss spontaneously picking up a book, and if the opportunity arises I take full advantage of it, but blocking in time slots for reading really helps me to keep on top of my books. I do most of my reading before Alexander wakes up, and after he goes to bed. Unfortunately not every day though, as this is the time I fit in blogging also. <br /><br />I agree with you; I think reading whilst in the presence of your child is a great thing, and much better than being on a screen. A wonderful way to promote reading as an enjoyable pastime. Reading with Jadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00776146295033934487noreply@blogger.com