Carolena's Tips for Visiting the Library
Wear an outfit that says something. A "Snow MITE!" t-shirt, "Minnie!" dress, or "Yo-Ho!" shirt are always good choices. They tell other kids that you take your fun seriously and intend to have a good time. Insist upon some good accessories to compliment your outfit of choice. A large hat or Mickey Mouse ears go with any apparel and a sparkly purse will really complete your ensemble.
If you are fortunate enough to arrive at the library for Toddler Time (which you almost always are) be sure to get a prime seat. Some kids are naive enough to think the front of the room is the prime seating. While that may be true at school, at Toddler Time the prime seating is in the back. That way if (*ahem*when*ahem*) the librarian drags on too long and you are no longer interested you can slip out the door and head into the library.
While at Toddler Time dance for all of the songs. There is nothing better than break dancing to "Shake Your Sillies Out." Other kids and parents alike will be amazed by your smooth dance moves and incredible talent.
Demand a snack. Always demand a snack.
Once Toddler Time has ended (or not) and you are out free to roam in the library, go straight to the kids' section. There are toys and games and computers. There are movies and books to check out. There are ducks in the pond to watch from the window. You'll need another hour in the library after Toddler Time has ended.
Sometimes the ducks need to be seen up close. Stand next to the emergency exit and scream. Throw yourself on the floor crying and yell, "duck! quack quack!" until your mother gets the picture. Emergency exit schemergency exit.
Pick out some books and movies to bring home. Help your mommy at the check out and be sure to put the stickers carefully on the back of each book.
Try to be on your best behavior. After all, the library is fabulous and you'll want to go back. And, who knows, maybe if you're really good you and Mommy will go to the McDonald's playplace for lunch!
The best seats to a lot of things are in the back. Recently I made the mistake of asking Trent to get seats for us for a meeting at church so I could get coffee. As soon as I saw a friend sitting in the back, I realized where Trent would be sitting and knew I had made a critical error. He was in the second row, of course. Good luck talking through the meeting in the second row!
ReplyDeleteI learned that lesson from you and Kate a long long time ago. Sit in the back, and an equally important lesson: when in doubt, don't go and read magazines with friends instead.
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