I love library day because this picture wasn't the least bit posed. Because they really do just come home and sit and read for a really long time... and it is quiet. And lovely.
And because I just found a handy-dandy new children's library! No big people books, just stuff for kids. Meaning, this place is filled with color and games and puzzles and coloring and kids books galore. And the most important thing? Nobody thinks twice about and busy toddler who is not yet so good at sitting still or being quiet.... and very unhappy to be contained. But yet, ironically, he does actually sit for a little longer and play a little more quietly here when there are so many fun things to do that are his size... and he doesn't have to be contained. So we spend lots of time there and have fun. And mommy's not stressed, therefore children aren't stressed, therefore a good time is had by all.
And, as if all that isn't enough, there is a great playground just outside across the parking lot. So we read and meander and browse and color, then we run and play and laugh and be loud.
Long live the Children's Library! It was fun.
1 comment:
Amen! That is one of the (few) things I miss now that my big kids are in school!!!
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