Anne of Green Gables

One of my very favorite things to do, is to read. All I really remember about my childhood, was me sitting in my bedroom, with my nose stuck in a book. I could dream of far away places. And all the characters in my books. It was a blessing to be able to sit and read.

My favorite series to read as a girl, was Anne of Green Gables. My parents bought me a hardback collection when I was 7 for Christmas. I still have it! I read every book. Cover to cover, about 10 times. Then when I was in college, PBS came out with the Anne of Green Gables series. I never missed an episode. It was my favorite thing to do on Sundays! James even sat through his far share of Anne of Green Gables.

But none of that would prepare me for the fun that my girls and I have now. When I first found out I was pregnant, I went out and bought the complete set of stories, in a large hardback edition. And every night, I would read to the baby. Well before we knew we were having a girl. I would sit and read. When our daughter was born, it became our ritual. To read a few pages a night.

For her 1st Christmas, James bought here the picture book version of Anne of Green Gables. And as she got older, she would sit and "read" to James. It was the cutest thing. They both thoroughly enjoyed the time together. When our 2nd daughter was born, she was read to by the entire family. You can say, Anne has become part of our family. :)

I thought this year would be a great time to buy the girls the audio version of the book. That way they could listen to it when they wanted to. I placed an order online. And waited. I waited a long time. Wondering what had happened. The 1st month, it was charged to our credit card. The 2nd month it was refunded. The 3rd month, it was charged again. But no book.

I decided to call the company. It was back ordered. And they took the charge off of our credit card until they could fill the order. I was sad. I had really wanted to give the girls this for Christmas. I was in tears when James came home that day. I know it seems weird to cry over a book. But I'm pregnant, so I'm blaming it on the hormones. James assured me that it would all work out. I just hoped that it would.

Christmas came and went. We found many amazing gifts for our girls. But I had silently lost hope about their audio books. Here I thought I was doing the right thing, ordering them back in July. Then today, James comes home. Very excited! Our books had arrived. He had talked to someone at the company, and low and behold they were in stock. So James had them overnight the package to his work.

I was so excited. We thought for a few minutes about waiting until Valentine's Day to give them to the girls. But then James assured me that we should just let them have it after dinner. I quickly wrapped up the package in brown paper and twine. And after dinner, the girls opened up their surprise. I had never heard so much squealing. They were so happy!!!

For 2 hours they listened together in their rooms. With big bright eyes. It was the sweetest thing to watch. I'm so happy that the girls enjoy these things together. And after bath time, we still read a chapter in our book.