I ran up the stairs when I heard the news.  There she was, on her bed with her box of “Bob” beginning reader books.  She chose two of them to read to me.  And she grinned the entire time.   She’s extremely proud of herself, as well she should be.

I will write more about her achievement tomorrow, but I just had to note the date for posterity.  As far as I’m concerned, reading tops the list of all kid milestones.  The discovery that letters form words and words form stories that transport you to imaginary and wonderful places, is simply amazing and chill-inducing.     This is an exciting day.

Go, Sophie, Go!