Reading - love it!

Lots of reading goes on around the Micu home. Why not get rewarded for it? This one actually rewards Mom! Yep, it's In-n-Out reading time at the local library. You get one of the above certificates for every 5 books read and you can receive up to three certificates. Do the math:). That's right, we have 24 In-n-Out  burgers to look forward to this year. While the sign indicated ages 4-12, the librarian at our library was very generous and said it counted if I read to the little ones! Wish I had asked about Sarah because she gave some to Josh, too.

We also enjoy the benefits of reading through the Book It Rewards Program (www.bookitprogram.com/) that you can sign up for through Pizza Hut. We also tried the Read to Succeed Program (readtosucceed.discoveryeducation.com/) which will hopefully send us to Six Flags this summer.

These times create fun memories and we are always tickled as a family to order what "normal" families might order at a restaurant or pay when attending an event/entertainment park. Having a large family doesn't necessarily mean that you don't do certain things - you might do them with less frequency, be more creative in how you afford it, and enjoy it more than those who give it little thought. What a great way for the kids to play a part in helping the family to have enjoyable, memorable times together. And thanks to the donations of these establishments, it's FREE to us (you just have to read....).