Sophia's favorite book lately is "Are You My Mother?" and she has been requesting it everyday before her nap. Well, little did I know how much she really was paying attention. Tonight, at bed time she said she wanted to read to me and Ellie. She sat down, opened the book and READ it nearly word for word!! I was in awe, teary eyed and so very proud all at once! I couldn't believe my ears as she read this 72 page book from cover to cover perfectly! Now of course she wasn't actually reading the words, but she was picture reading and remembered the story and the words amazingly well! Being a former first grade teacher, where teaching reading was a big part of my job, I was blown away by my 2 1/2 year old and her pre-reading skills! I know everyone says this about their child, but she is SO SMART!! Wow, Peanut, you made us so proud!!
Also, to add even more to this special moment, I got Sophia this very book for her 1st Christmas. It was a favorite of mine as a child and I have very clear memories of reading an old copy of it at my Nana D's house as a little girl. I bought it for her with hopes of her loving the book and reading as much as I do! I am so happy to see that she does and is on her way to becoming an avid reader!!
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