THE LIBRARY

I took the boys to the public library the other day.  Romeo had been asking me about getting a library card and I thought it was high time to make a trip.  It was a fun experience for all of us.  Although reading is not always their first choice of activity, they were very excited as they looked through the shelves of books.  When I told them to each pick out some books, they looked at me with questioning eyes.  "How many, Mom?"  "Can I get this one?" "Where are the Star War books?"  But my favorite question was..."Who gave this to us??"  Our friends, our family, and this community has been so gracious to our family in giving clothes, books, food and support.  I guess it is no surprise that they would wonder about who made it possible for them to just take whatever book they wanted without paying.

To own their very own library card is very exciting for my two boys.  I think that they kind of think it is a credit card of sorts.  They are fascinated with the credit cards, coupons and gift cards in my purse.  I'm glad that they can have their own now!!...and it really works.  They can go to the library and get any book they like whenever they want.  As we left the library, I had to explain the part about returning the books (especially to Rigo).  He was ok with that and tightly held the yellow card in his hand as we got back into the car.  It was a an exciting adventure!