I have found memories of library programs with Elias. We would listen to stories, play with puppets, use felt story boards, work on a craft (well I worked :). I enjoyed the time with other mamas, it was exciting watching me interact with other toddlers. We would take the bus, picking up a cookie at the bakery for the ride. It was all good.
I attempted programs with Ben, but he was a different kid. The thought of sitting for the story, being quiet and 'paying attention' was not his version of a good time. He wanted to hold the book and have everyone follow him, he wanted to dance, lay on the puppets and hide the felt pieces. When Aria was little, the thought of asking three kids under 4 to sit and listen to the stories was comical.
Obviously, time changes things. Story time happens, it just looks different as the family's needs and ages change. This week it changed again. We all headed to the library for a program Shai was signed up for. He loved it. Singing the songs, sitting for the stories, working with Aria on the craft(an Easter Bonnet he has been wearing since), looking at the felt board. It was a good time.
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