Hitting the books

So, I'm on my kids' cases regularly about the importance of reading. Last week, one of them called me out and asked what I was reading these days. I was mortified that I couldn't answer because I don't have time to read. I got home and picked up a book Dave got me for Christmas. (Okay, I really got it for myself because I saved on shipping from Amazon if I ordered more, but I let him put his name on it and count it as his gift!) It's Water for Elephants, and it's actually pretty good. My problem with reading, though, is that I can't put it down! It's ridiculous, but I actually stay up later to read than I do to grade papers, clean house, or anything productive... BUT, I can tell my kids that I am reading now. Next time, I just hope I can pick up a book and take a little more time to get through it.