We moved three years ago to our new house and somehow our junk mail followed us, plus even more. Right around Thanksgiving we got the three page sample magazine that was sent to the wrong child of mine, but we opened and looked at it. My youngest was excited and wanted to make sure she got mail once a month. She loves puzzles, pictures, and search n finds, so we agreed to get a year subscription. It was definitely worth it to fill out the tiny mailer and let her send it back. She loves magazine time!
This morning she finished early and we waited for the bus with her newest magazine. We laughed at the cheesey jokes and found almost all the hidden items in the search n find page. It occurred to me that (like everything else) this cuteness and childlike fun will only last for so long (cue tears). So, yes. I sat on the front steps in my pj's, aka sweats, and pretended not to see the hidden ruler on the page so she could find and highlight it.
I will sit there as long as she lets me. I will enjoy all the giggles and fun of this simple, easy thing we decided to do together each month. I will balance a hot coffee on my lap and wave to passersby in my pj's while we look for silly hidden images. Because, who knows how long this will last! I can preserve the nostalgia and also promote good reading habits by getting her a yearly magazine subscription.
If anyone finds the pause button, please let me know. This growing up thing is TOO much! :(
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