Here are my answers to this week’s questions from DI

Life was hectic through November and the start of December, and I fell behind on both reading and writing blogs. Thankfully, things have settled down a little, and I’m easing back into it again.

Did anyone read you bedtime stories as a child?
My mother often read to my siblings and me, though not always at bedtime. I treasured those moments well into my older childhood, especially since I had a much younger brother. (I read to him too!) Winnie the Pooh, Beatrix Potter’s tales, and The Wind in the Willows were firm favourites.

Did you read bedtime stories to anyone?
As a primary school teacher, I read to my classes regularly. I also read to my younger brother, my children, and later my grandchildren—though not always at bedtime.

Do you prefer books, ebooks, or audiobooks?
My first choice will always be a proper book. That said, I’m not opposed to Kindle reading, and I also enjoy audiobooks. I usually have one on the go—they’re wonderful companions while walking, driving, or tackling household chores.

What is your favourite fairy tale?
As a child, I disliked fairy tales, finding them cruel and frightening. Wicked stepmothers abandoning children in forests or poisoning stepdaughters with apples—those were the stuff of nightmares! But as a teenager, I began reading them for myself and grew to love them. I read them to my younger brother too, and he enjoyed them. My favourite is The Frog Prince. After all, don’t we all have to kiss a few frogs before finding our prince? Beyond that, the story’s moral about keeping promises is truly inspiring.

Gratitude
I love the meme for this week’s SYW.
I am truly thankful for my Fairytale life. I kissed the right frog and won my prince, I became a step-mother and didn’t abandon them in the woods, I got to live in a beautiful ‘castle’ with everything I needed, my ‘coach’ gets me to faraway places and I am surrounded by princes and princesses who bring us great joy.