I had a flashback today to the days when I had to ban Milo from the library. It doesn’t seem like it was all that long ago. You see, he learned to walk much earlier than Tess did. He was an expert at running through the aisles and pulling books off shelves by the time he was her age. She, is just beginning. Today I realized she might need to be banned from the library now.
First, wanted out of the stroller. Then she howled. She spotted a package of crackers in my bag and wanted them right away! My no answer sent her into hysterics. So, I sent her to the window seat with Milo to distract her. They had a deep conversation about high, scary windows.
But that didn’t last long. Soon enough she was zipping up and down aisles, disappearing around corners and leaving a trail of destruction behind her.
Still, we managed to fill up our book cart.
I always say, “We’ll just get a few. How about 3 each?” Everyone agrees.
But once we’re in there, we lose all control. I can never say no when Milo asks, “Can we buy this one too?”
“Borrow,” I correct.
“Can we borrow this one?” And this one and this one?
Before we know it, our book basket over-floweth.
Isn’t it exciting? I love library trips, just not so much with the toddler.
