The other night we were at Border’s bookstore, where my 9 year old was excited to spend a gift certificate she’d gotten. The whole family went: we’re big readers, and love going to the library or bookstore.

As we’re walking around, she’s taking her time and reading the back of every book that looks remotely interesting, and we’re just enjoying being there. Then, as we stand in the “junior reader” section exploring chapter books, she takes my hand and sighs contentedly and says “Dad, bookstores and libraries feel really comfortable to me.”

That kid is made of awesome.

*proud smile*