Book of the month- Love you Forever

  I've decided to dedicate at least one post a month to the current books in our lives. I have always loved to read. Books are almost magical to me. I would honestly rather go to a new book store than shop or eat. Well maybe the eat part is a lie. But seriously I adore books! I really hope Kal-el shares then same love for words on a page as I do. Chris and I are trying to instill this interest early on. I don't want to be the type that constantly harps on the intellectual advantages. I really want Super to see how fun reading is. There is nothing like getting lost in a book. It's great little escape.
  My taste in reading really varies. Mysteries will always be my first love. I love the classics like Agatha Christie. In recent years I have really fallen in love with the genre that is refered to as "cozy mysteries" in particularly culinary mysteries. It's a classic mystery that centers around a character that is usually a caterer/chef that solves the crime. The best part is the mouth watering food references and the actual recipes for them that can be found scattered throughout the book. Mystery and food? The perfect pairing if you ask me. They are a whimsical treat that I highly recommend. If I'm not reading mysteries I love any kind of psychological educational book. I will even, on occasion, pull out some on my old psychology text books from college and refresh a little. I will also have to admit that I have read the Twlight series and actually really enjoyed them. Now I will throw my husband under the bus and admit on his behalf that he has read them as well :) Chris mostly enjoys autobiographies about individuals who have come from trials in their lives and find success. He has read several on Antwone Fisher. I'm glad we share this common interest even if we don't exactly have the same taste in books. He wouldn't be caught dead reading The Cherry Cheesecake Murder LOL!

   


  This brings me to the first book of the month selection. I ordered this book for Kal-el a couple of months back. I must say that I couldn't even read this book to him the first few times without crying while I read it. "Love You Forever" is a very popular children's book but I honestly think it's more for the Mommy than the poor unsuspecting offspring. The mother in the story sort of stalks her baby boy all the way through adulthood. Reviews on the book have been pretty varied. We more than likely won't be reading this one for very long time but I love it so much for right now. Here's the tough part to read without the water works :)
                                                   "I'll love you forever,
                                                    I'll like you for always,
                                                    as long I'm living
                                                    my baby you'll be."
The book ends with the grown man child cradleing his elderly mother in his arms and repeating the same phrase. So sweet but as you can see this might be a tad bothersome or a bit much for a little one's mind to wrap itself around. It's still a great story about the circle of life.