Just came upstairs to give both my kids a quick good-night kiss and found them both secretly reading. Lana was reading with only the hall light. I told her that she could have another 10 minutes with her lights on, to which she responded with a ‘Yes!’ that included a fist pump. Then I went to check on Nuno who was covered from head to toe with his blankets. As I dug through his blankets to get my kiss I heard a click. To which I quickly surmised that he was reading under the covers. He admitted to it, saying that it was the only way he could read since we insisted it was time for lights out. I allowed him to turn on his battery powered lantern and ‘read’ for 10 more minutes.

They return to school tomorrow after a two week break, but what more could I wish for than two kids who enjoy books.