Sorry to have left you but I was reading a good book...

You know what the best part of having a kid is? Well. There are lots of "best" parts. But my favourite at the moment is reading time before bed. 

With a full tummy, all clean and snuggly, we make the rounds. Goodnight Granpa. Goodnight Granny. Goodnight Unkey Dan. Goodnight Jake and Elwood. Goodnight birdies. Then we make our way upstairs. We settle down, with mood lighting of course, and open our book. 

I love this moment because although there is sometimes a struggle, I know that soon there will be silence. I start reading. I use a soft, gentle voice. 

We then leap into Narnia. Tonight the world was warming up. Aslan was near. We met beavers and dwarves and wolves. Even Father Christmas paid a visit.

Then, I look down and a little boy is asleep. 

Gosh, it was exciting. I can't wait until tomorrow night. 

It makes my mind come alive with ideas for my own story for my Zekey. (!)