Time for New Books

After some quality time with Mom and Dad at the playground, Annalee ran the quarter mile home, uphill, without stopping. It was lucky for us the house was that close.

She continues to invest much importance and love in her coterie of babies: teddy bears, stuffed movie figurines (e.g. Shrek), and actual baby dolls. All have names, many are pretend breast-fed by their proud mama. Few trips anywhere in the family van can be initiated without bringing two, three, or four of the beloved along.

Books are not supremely popular at the moment, which I fear is a result of watching too many movies and kids' videos. On the other hand, it would be just like me to enforce a level of intellection in my child that takes the fun out of reading for life. If the phase does not prove to be a phase soon, though, I will have to at the very least buy some new books.