tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825931548219116513.post8273139915560530497..comments2024-01-01T17:00:10.761-05:00Comments on Ramblings of a Daydreamer: Reading InspirationSweetMarie83http://www.blogger.com/profile/12518239232924662332noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825931548219116513.post-70314084209219822592012-08-05T11:59:40.759-04:002012-08-05T11:59:40.759-04:00I was born premature, and had to stay in the hospi...I was born premature, and had to stay in the hospital for 3 months so I could gain enough weight to go home. (I was 1lb 12 ounces when I was born.) My mom taped herself reading a lot of fairy tales and such and would bring those tapes and play them for me sometimes, plus she'd read to me. Obviously I don't remember that but I DO remember her reading to me when I was 3 or 4, and I was the FIRST kid in my kindergarten class to read. I brought a book to school for show and tell and read it to the class. <br /><br />After that...I was a reader for life. :)<br /><br />I love this post, Marie. It's so so cool to see who all in your life inspired you. And RIP to your sweet Grama!Molli @ Once Upon a Prologuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14817317037277260565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825931548219116513.post-87099653470337548612012-08-04T17:17:53.251-04:002012-08-04T17:17:53.251-04:00What a great story, Marie! I honestly can't th...What a great story, Marie! I honestly can't think of what inspired me to read ... I'm thinking it must have been the librarians at my schools growing up. When I hit university, I was an English minor and signed up for every single class that had books to read ... I loved every second of it! <br /><br />I love that you have all of the Bernstein Bears books you had when you were young! I remember reading Archie comics with my brothers ... then Babysitter's Club and Sweet Valley High. I wish I had some of those now!<br /><br />Thanks for sharing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825931548219116513.post-4992054826291760082012-08-04T14:03:08.412-04:002012-08-04T14:03:08.412-04:00What a touching story Marie! Thanks so much for sh...What a touching story Marie! Thanks so much for sharing it with us - your grandma must have been a fantastic person and I'm so glad you had someone like her to inspire you. ♥<br /><br />And I know what you mean about kids nowadays. I mentioned it in one of my discussion posts a few months ago and the fact that I don't know <i>anyone</i> who's liked reading from an early age. It's sad, but true. Lots of people said it's not and they've loved reading ever since they can remember but it's not the case here. I just wish everyone had a grandma like yours :) xxxVicky @ A Backpack Full of Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636399371238254909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825931548219116513.post-84570844549244097852012-08-04T13:01:04.406-04:002012-08-04T13:01:04.406-04:00I love the story of you and your Grama. It warms m...I love the story of you and your Grama. It warms my heart. :)<br /><br />I'm not sure what started my love of reading. My parents did some encouraging, even though they aren't avid readers. I was one of the first kids in school to learn to read, and I was usually reading levels higher than my peers. I've had moments off and on where I didn't read as much, but I'm glad I've gotten back to it now.<br /><br />I am always encouraging reading. My best friend had a son last year and I've been constantly offering to get him books. :)Jessica L. Tatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00121327467707828026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825931548219116513.post-39226935624913681342012-08-04T10:53:48.654-04:002012-08-04T10:53:48.654-04:00I'm so sorry to hear about your Grama, Marie. ...I'm so sorry to hear about your Grama, Marie. It sounds like she was an amazing woman! Now she can live on in your love of reading and writing :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01145140303960949029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825931548219116513.post-28518404751170290022012-08-04T08:42:10.762-04:002012-08-04T08:42:10.762-04:00I'm so glad you included a photo with this pos...I'm so glad you included a photo with this post. My older sister is the one who motivated me to read. She read tons and I copied her, eventually branching out into my own favorite genres.Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825931548219116513.post-15222304638243659412012-08-04T00:52:14.538-04:002012-08-04T00:52:14.538-04:00What a great way to remember her!What a great way to remember her!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10680066584646789184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825931548219116513.post-30759718973078452292012-08-04T00:31:04.339-04:002012-08-04T00:31:04.339-04:00What a wonderful story. Such happy memories and lo...What a wonderful story. Such happy memories and lovely to know she is inspired you to read. My grandmother did the same and I still mark the passing of her death each year. Thanks for sharing this.Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15658833731713991138noreply@blogger.com