Hop on Pop

Madison enjoys books.  We've got a nice rocking chair in the nursery where she drags us to when it's time to read.  Up nearby is the bookshelf, upon which are the books Mommy and Daddy have been collecting for years.

It seems so long ago that we started collecting children's books for her in advance.  At the time, we thought we'd be seeing her about six months after sending in the adoption paperwork.  But as most of you know, the process expanded and we found ourselves waiting for a few years.

All the while, we collected books.  Mommy and Daddy read to her when we can, obviously choosing the younger books for her like her current favorite "Hop on Pop."  She simply adores this book.  Her favorite part is "Hop on Pop," but she also likes other portions as well.  Seriously, she starts cracking up out loud when Daddy gets to the part about hopping on pop.  Maybe it's the way Daddy reads it - or perhaps it's that she realizes that other people hop on their pops too!

Madison's favorite books currently are Dr. Seuss ones, along with a Winnie the Pooh series that features different values.  She loves all her friends from the 100 Acre Wood, so it stands to reason the Pooh books are always requested.

Rolie Polie Olie has been a much-requested read as well, and some children's books on China and even adoption books line her bookshelf.  We've got lots of older books as well for her to grow into, just waiting to be cracked open.  

Mommy and Daddy are big fans of all sorts of books, and hope Madison will continue the habit of wanting to read.  In fact, we're looking into going to a storytime soon at the library.  We think she's ready - that'll be fun!