This spans over a few days, but is nice:
My youngest sister loves book just as much as I do. So late last week, I signed her up for her own library card- mum told me that I didn't have too, but I insisted anyways as I saw the joy on her little face when we walked in there so I could borrow a few books (I mean a lot, my to-read pile on my desk has had to be split into two piles after today's collection of held books haha
). She was super happy to have borrowed a book on her own card, and the very next day she showed off her card to her kinder teachers.
Anyways last night, I noticed that she left her book on her little bookshelf as I was putting her to bed. I pointed out the book and asked her if she wanted me to read to her before she falls asleep (which she usually doesn't get because I'm generally pretty busy haha), which I was met with a super enthusiastic nod. I read it to her and made the characters come to life as much as I possibly could, which she really enjoyed and told me in her own special way "you're the best Louise to read with".
Then this morning, when I woke up, she gave me an apple "in case you're hungry, because you're kind". This kinda touched me, so I decided to take her down to the library again as a surprise trip, just to see her little face light up whilst trying to find a book she'd like to read.
Even though I was being kind, I learnt a lot from my littlest sister- especially thoughtfulness (i.e. the apple), and that happiness can come from even the simplest of things (i.e. being read to/enjoying seeing that little smile)
(Also I am v tired rn, so this post is possibly fraught with mistakes that I'll fix up tomorrow!
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