Dewey's 24 Hour Readathon Sign-Up

4/9/2016

Okay, I know I'm a little crazy for signing up for this one. By the time April 23 comes around, I'll be spending most of my time taking care of a couple-week-old baby. So I was just going to let this readathon go by. But I can't. Dewey's 24 Hour Readathon is my absolute favorite blogging event of the year. And even if I can't participate much, I can't pass it up entirely.

So I'm signing up and hoping to participate in whatever little ways I can. Any tips from those of you with little ones?

4 Comments

Christine @Buckling Bookshelves link

4/9/2016 09:05:21 pm

Honestly, I read much more than I expected I would during my son's early days. I don't recommend reading anything too heavy or complex because you'll be tired, but there will likely still be reading opportunities. Newborns aren't mobile, so I would read while holding him sometimes (oh, back in the days before he could grab my pages!) And an e-reader would probably be even easier if you have one.

I had a really hard time nursing, so ended up pumping for a while -- I won't sugarcoat it, I do not remember that experience fondly at all, except for the fact that every session, I got the chance to read. Whatever your choice when it comes to feeding your little one, once you both get the hang of it, mealtime can also be reading time for you too. I mean, I know they say it's such a bonding experience and I loved staring at his beautiful little face as much as the next mom, but newborns so many times a day! (Seriously, I really had no idea.) So sometimes I had a book propped open next to me while feeding him his bottle (again, that whole not being mobile thing came in handy!)

So if you really want to make reading happen, I'd just say be on the lookout for little opportunities like those and try not to put too much pressure on yourself -- being a new mom is hard enough!

Julie @ Smiling Shelves link

5/21/2016 11:44:18 am

Everything you say here is so true! Breastfeeding is hard and very time-consuming (as evidenced by the fact that I've tried to reply to this comment three times now and been interrupted by a hungry little boy). I am finding more time to read than I expected, and audiobooks have been my savior for this. That way I can "read" and stare at my adorable little boy. :)

Julie link

4/16/2016 10:31:05 pm

Hi Julie - I'm also being a fool and signing up for the Read-A-Thon despite the conflict with Passover this year. When I had a very little, audiobooks were definitely my go-to way to read. I could listen while pacing the floor and the hours and hours of rocking since my hands were full.

Julie @ Smiling Shelves link

5/21/2016 11:46:28 am

I've never been one for audiobooks, but I do find myself listening to a lot of them now! They are perfect for all sorts of things when you have a little baby to take care of!

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