BOOK BLOG HOP!!

I think this is a wonderful idea.  Give-aways tend to stress out new bloggers and I'm still feeling out my second week:).  Welcome!!  Thank you for stopping by!  I welcome any comments or ideas so please feel free to leave your opinions with me! Again thanks for stopping by and I hope you found it enjoyable!  So on to our question for the week:
When did you realize reading was your passion and a truly important part of your life?
I have always loved reading.  I can remember my mother and grandfather reading to me before I was able to and being captivated by their stories.  When I was old enough to read alone I was hooked.  I was probably the only eight year old that couldn't wait for the book fair at school every year.  Books have always been a vital part of my life.  They have the ability to allow you to escape, like a mini vacation, and get lost in an imaginary world that someone else created.  So my answer would have to be 4 years old!