The Start Of Story-time

For our last (crossing fingers) 100+ degree weather day, we enjoyed heading to the library for story-time. (Side note, we have now just survived the hottest summer on record, with today being the 71st day over 100.) The kids had a great time. We got there very early as there are three different story times and you have to go pick up tickets to make sure to get a seat. The first two classes were for the younger group and I decided to take Lorelei to the class for 3-5 year olds. Just thought she would seem a bit old compared the other class that had 18 month olds in it. Which means its a noon. Not great timing, but worth it to go to this class. Its like a little 30 minutes of preschool we get for free and I get to enjoy with her. They do songs and this time read two books. They even have a theme each week and have that printed on paper! They must be reading my mind. :)

Anyway, we got there very early so had lots of time to play with puppets and pick out books, and even get them checked out before we headed outside to eat the lunch we packed. Thankfully they have tables and chairs outside to enjoy. Hoping sometime Brad can work from there and get to enjoy some fresh air while working! The pictures are from our quick lunch break before heading back in to the class. Lorelei loved it and Makin enjoyed it and behaved wonderfully. He even clapped and then figured out how to stomp his feet (if he holds my hands he can do it!) and waved goodbye for the song at the end too. Planning to go to this each week. They have it Tues, Thurs and Fridays, so hope to make this part of our weekly routine!

And as for the ride home...Lorelei and I were both hoarse from yelling to keep Makin awake...that will be the real challenge each week. :) Food didn't work as I'd hoped! But boy he took the best nap he has taken by himself in a long time!