We love the library

The kids and I love going to the library. For Southern, it is a place where his wants are always answered with a 'yes'. For Remington, it's a place to explore with new people to watch. For me, it's a place that is clean, air-conditioned, and safe for my kids to play and learn. There are always fun events going on, and of course I get books and movies there too. It's a win/win!

The kids and I attended their latest event today. It was the kick-off for the summer reading program. I signed them kids up for the summer reading program. They each need to have 20 books read to them by the end of the summer. That should be a breeze!

They also had the New Braunfels Police Department there at a Kid Print station. That's where they record your child's information (height, weight, hair color, etc) on a thumb drive along with digital copies of their fingerprints and a photo. Then if for some reason the parent ever needs to give the police this information, it's right there. (We make copies of the files onto our home compter and then I keep the thumb drive in my purse.)

And they had a used book sale in the back (50c each!) where the kids each got a few books.

It reminded me of this time last year. Remington was only days old. It was my first outing by myself with two sons. And it was HOT! But I loaded the two boys up so that Southern could browse used books and get his Kid Print done. Whew - so glad we're passed that stage!

We are now at a time where the kids can both snack and play on their own. They can explore the library without having to be entertained or fed... ahhh.. They can both pick out their own books and movies and put them in the bag. Southern can check us out (with my help). Remington even knows the check-out drill.

Two weeks ago when we were at the library, we were on our way to check out when Remington carried his book on up to the desk, reached it up to the scanner, and tried to swipe the barcode. He was all grins at his acomplishment :)

Remington and Southern with the books they checked out from the library