Stories that hug

I love storytelling, which is why I'm such an avid reader of books, blogs, magazines, and online news sites. There are some really good storytellers out there. I'd like to think my kids think I'm pretty good at it too. I know Mr. Fliz always praises my storytelling. 

My Dad told me some great stories as a kid. My favorite is of a character he invented, called Mekekekwek (pronounced Meh-keh-kek-wek) and he told us stories of his adventures. I devoured those stories about this old man. I still remember the stories of him going to eat at Sizzlers (this was a favorite of mine), and I'd correct my father if he didn't repeat the story word for word. Imagine having to recite a story three or four times a week that you made up to a young child, for years to come. It's a lot of pressure to get each detail right, just as you had the first time you told it. My Dad, however, always repeated the Mekekekwek stories to me as much as I liked. I'm sure he tired of it, but he always came through. I never forgot that time spent with him as he laid next to my bed. Who knew that years later, even as an adult, I'd yearn to hear them all over again. I wonder if my father could remember?

Since becoming a mother, I try and instill into my children, a love for books and reading. I would read aloud to Micro even when he was in my tummy. We began reading to Micro when he was only days old, and to this day, that hasn't stopped. He's developed a love for books. He is that kid, the one who will patiently sit on your lap as you read countless books to him. Micro never tires of it. He loves storytelling so much that I've come up with my own "character," named "Madro." He is about the same age as Micro and has similar interests. Every now and then, Micro will request a "Madro" story from me and I do my very best to repeat those beloved stories I've told him. Mr. Fliz even enjoys hearing them. 

I hope Micro will continue to have an appreciation for stories and books. In fact, he sometimes rewards me with his own "Madro" stories.