Reading is Relaxing

Before bedtime, I enjoy reading because not only does it let me escape from the day but it relaxes me so that I fall asleep faster. I've noticed the same goes for both of my children...the rambunctious boys. My 18-month old can't talk but once I go to the book shelf and pull out a book, he coos or giggles to show that he is excited about me reading to him. I find that if I read to him before bedtime or nap-time, he goes to bed quieter than if I don't read to him. This makes me happy as I'm excited to spark the interest in reading that my 4-year-old already has.