I love my husband dearly ... I'm just not sure he believes it anymore after reading that journal. I thank you for your kind words, but I don't have a very creative or metaphorical way of looking ...

My kids read; they didn’t need to waste time recording how many minutes.) Using a journal for kids can be skill-building, ...

The home reading journal, reading diary, reading record - call it what you ruddy will - my 9-year-old daughter has dutifully carried it back and forth in her bag since she started primary school.