Newest Member of the Bookworm Club

So I had to document this moment. Lauryn has been reading for quite a long time. She picked it up all on her own at a fairly early age, and she hasn't quit.

Up until now she mostly read out of "obligation". I would ask her to read with me for her "homework" for school. She would read a book to Allie if they played school.

But now.

Now she reads because she loves it. I literally have to tell her to put her book down (while secretly smiling on the inside because, yet again, it is further proof she is my clone) and eat. Or get dressed. Or buckle her seat belt.

She carried this particular book around for two days. Everywhere we went, Junie B. Jones First Grader went with us. She loves this series of books. Although they are not my first choice, I'm excited to see her excited about reading. (For those who don't know, the character in the book is an obnoxious little girl who says things like "dumb" and "stupid"...but is very silly, which I think is the appeal for Lauryn). In fact, I told Lauryn I didn't think she should be reading those because Junie B. sometimes says ugly things. Her reply? "But Mom! I know they're not nice words...but it's not like I'm going to say them." Fair enough. Guess that's a good life lesson, huh?

Here she is at breakfast this week...nose in the book.
Poking around until her fork hits something...

...and putting it back without even looking at what she ate.

If anyone knows of a fun series for little girls her age I'd love to hear some ideas! I think we're going to try the Ramona series next...a fun walk down memory lane for me :)