lovinmyboys Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 My 6yr old ds is now a “reader” and I think this is the milestone that has changed my life the most- more than when he was potty trained or learned to buckle his own seatbelt. I love that I can put all the kids in bed and tell them they can read as long as they want and I am off duty for the night. When we went to see the fireworks, everyone brought a book for the wait. I didn’t have to entertain anyone and I got to read my own book. I didn’t realize how life changing this would be for me. I think this is the first milestone he has hit that hasn’t been bittersweet-usually I am kind of sad that he is growing up. 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SporkUK Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 ? Yay for you and your six-year-old. I had a similar experience a few months back when it really clicked for me how independently and happily my youngest is reading. Two of my other kids took quite a long time so I expected that I may have to do so with my youngest and it's certainly a change that everyone in the house can read. He's still doing some phonics review with Ultimate Phonics and such to check for gaps but really, he has plenty of books now he can just pick up and enjoy and does freely and happily. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El... Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 I feel like seeing my kid read silently to himself is like friends' experiences of seeing kids get on the school bus - emotional! "Bye, baby! Have fun! Be careful out there - the world is really, really big!" 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootAnn Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Not only can your youngest read, but it sounds like he's a *reader*. That is so huge! Congrats, momma! My heart warms when I see my kids sprawled on the couch with books in their hands. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noreen Claire Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 7 minutes ago, RootAnn said: Not only can your youngest read, but it sounds like he's a *reader*. That is so huge! Congrats, momma! My heart warms when I see my kids sprawled on the couch with books in their hands. You have a smilie! I haven't seen one of those since the bordapocalypse! That just made me happier than I thought it would... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homemommy83 Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Awwww... I love mama baby moments. He can still sit close as you both go on your own adventures sometimes to- enjoy him a little bit longer if he will let you. Brenda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daijobu Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Books make the best babysitters! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 I am GREEN with jealousy. None of my 5 older kids were/are readers. I taught them to read but they do not read for pleasure and they would only read the 12 books on their booklist each year and not a book over it - yes they have dyslexia and it is hard work for them , but I have dyslexia too ( mild and am a regular bookworm) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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