One Small Step for a Man, a Milestone for Georgie

Well, last night was a monumental night in the Jones family. In honor of turning 5, Georgie got her very first library card, and checked out her first book. The book was Knuffle Bunny Free, a very appropriate choice, since it's about a little girl starting to come of age and find some independence.

She was so excited all day before we went to the library that she didn't feel like playing the "Rabbit Shoots the Sun" theatrical that she'd planned the night before, complete with costumes (I believe we will be doing it today though, by her implications last night).

After she checked out the book, library manners were put aside as she scampered about shouting, "I checked out my very first book!!!"

We went to Pizza Inn to celebrate.

You have to understand, books are a major factor in little Georgie's life. She has no interest in television--she doesn't have any idea what comes on. She will watch a DVD every now and then, but lose interest after a while and ask to be read to again. I read to her at least 3-4 hours a day. At the very least.

Soon, she will be able to read these books on her own, and I'll have to watch in silence while she's in "the Bookworld," as Jasper Fforde calls it.  I'll enjoy reading to her all I can, while I can, and I'm getting a better education this way than I ever did in college!

But, now, she can check them out herself.