Last Christmas, Ryan & I decided we needed to be “creative” (read frugal) in our gift giving. I’ve got to tell you – I can’t even recall what I came up with for him, but Ryan’s gift to me was (break: I’ve been sitting here for the last five minutes trying to find the right words to describe how the gift was so…) perfect.
Ryan got me a library card.
Simple right? Except that on a personal note, this was, as Meg Ryan said in ‘You’ve Got Mail,’ “Mr. 152 insights into my soul!” Ryan knows how much I love to read and that I don’t read near as much as I’d like because we can’t afford every book I want. Plus, he knows that I can be a little lazy… so in addition to the card, the gift came with a promise that he would do all the picking up and returning for me! My only responsibility (besides choosing the books) would be to make sure I keep track of when they’re due so we don’t get late fees.
So for the last eight months, you could usually find my nightstand piled with four, six, or even eight books at a time. I’ve read more wonderful books than I can count – or sometimes remember. And that’s the problem! I’m reading so quickly that I want to make sure I take the time to think about what I’m reading and remember the details. That way, not only do I retain the stories and lessons – but I also have more to pass on to YOU!
So next time you feel like picking up a good book and would like a suggestion from a friend, drop by and take a look at what I’ve been reading. And please – if you have any recommendations, pass those on, too!
Yes I know – all of you are probably saying, aren’t library cards free? Yes, they are – but there is no price on my baby’s happiness and let me tell you – books make her happy!