Story Time

So much has changed about our schedules recently since we spend much of our time either keeping our current house clean or trying to make the new house habitable. Bedtimes have been delayed, meals are rarely homemade, naps are interrupted by unexpected showings, favorite toys are stored away. The one constant is story time with Daddy. Riley loves this time of day (and Daddy does too). Often it involves Casey reading stories to Riley and Riley either running around the room or crawling all over the dogs or sitting on a completely separate couch. But still, I know he is paying attention and that he loves this special time with his daddy. On a rare night, he will actually look at the pages of the book while Casey is reading and will contribute sounds ("moo") or words ("boat") or squeals of laughter ("and the BEAR WANTS MORE"). Story time rarely involves me, except when I am commanded to "sit" on the other couch and listen, but it still is one of my favorite times of day. Watching my two incredible boys together can always make even the longest, hardest days end on a good note.