A few weeks before school got out, I challenged Jaco to read the Harry Potter series over the summer break. Granny had started buying him the books a few years ago but despite his amazing reading skills, he was intimidated by the lack of pictures and number of pages. Just as I knew would happen, he was sucked in within a few chapters. School has only been out a little over a month and Jaco is now on book seven! I have been reading the books too (second time around) and it has been a lot of fun to discuss the books together. Last night he realized that he is almost done and is not ready for it to end. He wants atleast 4 more books! He and I agree that there is an empty feeling when you know something really good can't go on and on! Justin, who hasn't read a single word from the series, does not get the worlds obsession. All I know is if someone is talented enough to get grade school kids to read an 800+ page book than something good is going on!note to self: Cell phones don't take high quality pictures in dimly lit theatres!
I told Jaco I would take him to see the 6th movie when he finished the 6th book. I think he finished that book in under 4 days! I kept my promise and we went last night. It was a really good movie but I think we both read the book too soon before seeing the show. So much was left out and changed for the movie! Jaco kept asking why things were changed. I don't know how many times I had to tell him to sshhh! Then when the entire theatre was silent after a certain wizard dies, Jaco decided it was time to crunch loud popcorn! We still had a lot of fun and I love that we both have such a love and passion for books. I hope we can continue to share this passion and that it will help keep us close!
Reading # 7 while waiting for #6 to start!
4 comments:
I didn't understand the Harry Potter phenomenon either until I started reading them. You're such a good Mom to not only reread the books, but discuss them and attend a packed theater with your son!
And you're right, anyone that is talented enough to capture children's attention to the point they devour an 800+ page book is contributing greatly to our society.
That's awesome! I really want to go see that movie, someday!
That's great. I too like my brother, have not read or seen any of the movies. Crazy I know. I'm glad you were able to go on a date with him and share that.
It's so great that you can share that passion together. I remember my mom taking an interest in the books I was reading as a kid and I thought it was so cool to share that with each other.
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