I try to take the boys to the library on a regular basis. We're still trying to get back into the swing of it since we've added Blaine to the picture. We used to go once a week. Now it's like every 2-3 weeks. We have a lot of books at home already, but it's nice having some variety. The boys don't mind reading the same thing over and over and over again..but I start to dread story time.
Normally when we go we try and pick out any books that have our letter of the week in the title. I've tried having a list of books I want prior to going in, but 99.9% of the time our library doesn't have them. I've tried using the inner library loan system, but last time I requested two books, it took about three weeks for them to come in. That would require A.LOT. of prior planning that I'm just not ready for. Anyway. All that to say...selecting random books off the shelf gives me a 50/50 chance of getting a "good" book. We've had some cute ones in the past, but one of the ones we picked out this last time would be one of the better ones we've gotten.
(amazon.com)
Boxes for Katje by Candace Fleming is based on a true story about the physical needs of a family in Holland after WWII and a family in America who felt led to support that family. (I know Ryan and Colin have no way of understanding the truth behind the story we read, but it almost had me in tears.) I deeply want my boys to be compassionate toward others, to put other's needs first. I want them to understand and be thankful for the bountiful supply of food and clothes that surround us. I want them to have a heart for those less fortunate than us. This book promotes those things.
Father God, I pray you would give Tim and I the wisdom to teach our boys about service. Let us lead by example. Give us opportunities to minister and open our eyes to see not only the physical needs of people but the spiritual needs as well.
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