I came up with the following reasons:
1. I make it a priority. On my to do list for the day I always have read two chapters in a book.
2. I read in small time frames through out the day. While the kids take a math test, while dinner is cooking; my favorite is while the kids play in the bathtub.
3. I always have a book with me. I grab my kindle when we leave the house. You never know when you will be a few minutes early for an activity or have to wait for the kids to get out of something. Being able to read 10-15 minutes while I wait on them can add up.
4. I am married to a fellow book worm. It is not uncommon after the kids go to bed to find Trev and I sitting on opposite sides of the couch reading.
5. I read 2 or 3 books at a time. I learned this trick from Crystal at Money Saving Mom. You may not always have time to read a lot. Having several books to choose from makes it an adventure.
6. My kids all sleep through the night. This may not seem like a big deal to those of you that have not had babies in the house recently but to those of you that do - I did not read on a regular basis until Asher was about a year old.
7. I LOVE to read! I think that is the real reason I read so much. It is something I do for enjoyment and just for me.
So when do you read? I would love to add more tips to my list. I always delight in finding new ways to squeeze more reading into my day!
I read while kids are in the tub too! I usually read when I am in the tub....so the back of my toilet looks like I camp out there but it isn't for the usual reason! ;)
ReplyDeleteBelieve it or not, I get some reading done at the library each week. We schedule some time to be at the library for school. The girls can read and we have a great children's section. So they read/play and I can read.
I read every chance I get throughout the day. I love reading Christian/Amish fiction. Like you, I read while kids are in tub. I also read between kids' bedtime and mine, during afternoon naptime (if I'm caught up on my housework), when everyone is done eating and I'm still eating (I'm a very, very slow eater), and while I'm standing at the stove stirring supper. As long as I don't have a bunch of work to do, I can usually read a 200 page book in 2-3 days.
ReplyDeleteI never thought of reading during bath time-genius! Most of my reading is done at bedtime, when the kiddo is in bed. This is my main reason for late nights lol. I have my kindle app on my phone so I do not have to bring my kindle with me at pick up times at school...which is great since I am usually there earlier. I also get in a good hour while L is in speech!
ReplyDeleteDitto to #4! We were fighting over the same new book last week. :)
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