So I went to book club last night, and for what feels like the 5th or 6th time in as many months, I hadn’t read a single page of the assigned book. I know, I know! I’m the worst. I totally feel like Mr. Bingley on Pride and Prejudice where he’s trying to explain to Jane that he CAN indeed read, even though he has a huge library and never does. He sounds like a total dweeb, and I think I do too. When do you guys make time to read? Before bed? Kid’s nap time? I used to read all the time (before I started a food blog…)
I definitely read a ton growing up. My parents house is a two story, and there is no TV on the main floor. You have to make a trip upstairs to watch TV, and since it wasn’t a natural gathering spot we didn’t turn it on as much. I remember one time in high school a friend of mine came by, and when she walked in she stopped short, looked around at my dad reading the newspaper, the rest of us reading books, and said, “Everybody’s just reading!” Like that was abnormal.
I give my parents credit for teaching us to love reading by reading themselves all the time. My kids are 6 and 4 and love to read more than any kids I know (my kids don’t have any scheduled TV time, it’s a special occasion thing), but I still worry about what things will look like in 10 years. I figure if they don’t see me reading books, then they won’t either. (Instead they see me on my computer working, which is valid, but perhaps not as balanced as I should be.)
I do read my scriptures every day, which is good for my kids to see I suppose. We actually just challenged Charlotte (6) to read the Book of Mormon in the next 2 years before she turns 8. She’s SO excited. It’s 531 pages of tiny text, so no small feat. The day after we issued the challenge, I got this text from her kindergarten teacher:
Oh sweet, sweet Charlotte. Haha! We told her that for every 30 days that she read (she has a calendar to put stickers on every day) she would earn a pack of gum. She was so excited about the gum that we kind of just forgot to tell her that there would be some sort of grand prize when she finished. (Also because we’re not sure what exactly the prize will be and don’t want to set expectations.) Rest assured, if she gets it done she will be getting more than a pack of gum!
Have you guys ever made Chicken Parmesan? It is so good, especially with some delicious pasta to go with it. I’m working with Gorton’s Seafood and decided I wanted to try making it with their Crunchy Breaded Real Fish Fillets. It is SO GOOD you guys! And super easy too.
The recipe comes together in about 30 minutes, tops. It’s a great way to get more fish in your diet, something I’m always trying to do! You can use either fresh or shredded mozzarella. Definitely choose a high quality marinara sauce. The fresh basil is optional, but it really does make it taste so good! Fresh herbs are the best, especially in the summer months (we just planted our herb garden! Woohoo! Bring on the basil!)
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