Vampire Baby

I have always loved to read.  When I was a little girl, it was my way of escaping.  I would read these 800 page novels as a 10-year-old, taking a flashlight to bed and reading until the sun came up.  When I read, I cannot put the story down.  I become utterly engrossed.  Which is why I no longer read very much.  As a parent, you cannot afford to become engrossed with much other than your family.  But ever so often I give in.  And for a few glorious days, I am immersed in characters & stories in a way that they feel so real to me.  I love it.

Back in December some very dear (and very wise) friends of mine made the decision that I was going to read the Twilight series so we could all go see the movie together over New Years. While I protested quite vehemently, these ladies do not give up easily, and I quickly submitted. Oh, thank goodness I did.  I immediately became intensely addicted, staying up all hours of the night and completely ignoring my wifely & motherly duties to read just one more chapter.  My kids got a lot of baths during those 2 weeks so I could sit and read while they played.  I don't care if the books are written for teen girls- I love them.  I wish I could be a vampire.  It would be awesome.  (But for the record, I did not name my daughter after the Twilight books. That would be lame.  It is merely a happy accident.)

About the same time I started reading the Twilight books, Jeff decided that we should try growing Jackson's hair out.  In my opinion, this has not been the greatest idea.  For almost 3 years, Jackson has had his trademark mohawk.  He was born with it, and his incredible cowlick has ensured its' longevity.  But I said okay.  I think he's adorable, so even with some moppy hair, he's pretty cute.

Then a few weeks ago, someone told me that Jackson's hair now looks like Edward's (from Twilight... seriously, read the books).  Since then, several more people have made the same observation.  I began to look at his hair from a completely different light.  In some small way, I can have a vampire baby.  

Take that, Renesmee.

(this one looks especially brooding-Edward-vampiresque to me)

So, my next reading assignment is to read all 6 Harry Potter books before the movie comes out in the summer.  When do you think Jackson is going to start wearing horn rim glasses?

Posted by Shara