You Say Nerd Like It's A Bad Thing: 12 Books For 2012

I know I've mentioned my friends' Matt and Jeanette and their horde of kids a lot lately. It's just because I see them a lot now that they live near DC and I live near DC. I love spending time with them and their kids! They have this awesome tradition of reading a few chapters of a book each night as a family. The kids will not let you forget to read to them. In fact, if they stay the night at my house, they bring the book they are currently reading with them.
So it shouldn't have surprised me when I was at the triplets' birthday party when the twins' brought me one of the presents. Thinking that they were confused on who to give it to, I tried to get them to give it to one of the triplets. I was then informed that the present was for me. I was a little confused since it wasn't my birthday for at least a week.
The gift was a book with a card that informed me that for my birthday and Christmas in 2012 I would be receiving 12 books spread out between now and Christmas. 12 books for the year 2012. Apparently, I babysit too much since a couple of books were books the horde wanted me to read to them.
It was an excellently executed plan. I found myself eagerly anticipating and trying to guess which book would be next. The best part was the horde's excitement over every book I was given. I can't help but smile every time I see one of the books. And I'm happy to report that we are about halfway done with one of the books and they are loving it! Also, thanks Jeanette for being my book soulmate and not letting your kids choose all of the books!