Alfie's Winter Books

After our visit to the library a couple of weeks ago, I reminded myself that I'd taken pictures of Alfie reading some books that we already had at home.

Having NOT been a mornings person in my days before Alfie came along, I have relished the little routine he brought with him when he joined our family.  I think it's one of the best things about how my life has changed.  Almost since the day he was born we have had the same goal each morning when I am not in school.  We wake up at seven and head straight downstairs for breakfast together.  Then Alfie plays with a few of his toys on the bathroom floor while I quickly shower and get dressed.  Alfie then gets his turn at being washed and dressed - and nothing feels more satisfying than when we manage to get it all done before 9 o'clock.

Sound doubtful??  You bet it does!!  But somehow....... it's true......
Though I will always love those days when I can lie-in, I'm so careful not to waste my days off work with Alfie.  This routine has always seemed like the best way to make sure that doesn't happen. The regularity of our first few hours in the morning makes us happy and sane!! (I love this little boy and how he's changed me.....)

These long wintry days have been bitterly cold of late though, and nothing is more tempting than staying cosied up in a warm bed, with Alfie drinking his milk lying next to me, rather than downstairs in the kitchen, which has to work hard to warm up at that time in the morning.  When Alfie has finished up with his milk and porridge, he gets sucked into his books that are now spread to the four corners of the bed.  I tell you, that boy can turn those pages for a good hour before deciding that he's ready for a different adventure.  Same books....... same pages........ same pictures.......... It is so funny seeing the once smart and fresh books now with their slightly worn looking/half eaten pages.

Here are the pictures I found on our laptop.

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