I'll start with a little window into evening times, because I've realized a little window has opened, and I don't know how long the opening will last. In the last few months I've been struggling to keep things positive with my oldest, so I've been searching for opportunities to make deposits and spend one-on-one time with him. Although I don't remember the details, there was some crisis that we had that made me sort of desperate to make a change, so I decided to start reading a chapter of the Bible with him at night. Surprise of all surprises, he really took to it, and we have read 14 chapters so far from the Gospel of Mark. We take turns reading short sections out loud to each other. At the end, if there is an opportunity, I may open a short discussion with him, but I really try hard not to push this because I know it could be a turn off. Although we haven't read together ever night, I've never yet had any resistance to Bible reading together. I'll treasure and take advantage of the opportunity as long as I can.
Then if there's time, we've also been reading from The Lantern Bearers
, by Rosemary Sutcliff. It's a historical fiction set in the years immediately following the Roman withdrawal from Britain. Aquila, the protagonist, starts the story as an officer in one of the Roman auxilliary legions, but he deserts and chooses to stay behind when the Romans depart. The story unfolds as he becomes wrapped up in the struggle between the largely Christian Britons who remain and the Saxon newcomers, including the complex dynamics between Vortigern and Hengest. Once again, I'm enjoying Sutcliff's rich historical background and colorful, quiet descriptions of people and landscapes.
, by Rosemary Sutcliff. It's a historical fiction set in the years immediately following the Roman withdrawal from Britain. Aquila, the protagonist, starts the story as an officer in one of the Roman auxilliary legions, but he deserts and chooses to stay behind when the Romans depart. The story unfolds as he becomes wrapped up in the struggle between the largely Christian Britons who remain and the Saxon newcomers, including the complex dynamics between Vortigern and Hengest. Once again, I'm enjoying Sutcliff's rich historical background and colorful, quiet descriptions of people and landscapes.
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Hey I'm so glad you mentioned The Lantern Bearers. Philip has specifically requested history reading that is historically accurate, yet fictitious. From your description, this is exactly where we left off in Our Island Story, listening to Kara Shallenberg on Libravox. Thank you!! Enjoy Magic time with your kids. I get the feeling time time is speeding up as they get older...
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