When we first decided to move closer to family 2 plus years ago I decided to do a little research to see if this was a community I would like. The first thing I looked up was the library. Having a library in very close proximity is as essential as breathing to me. Luckily there was one being built right by us. By the time we moved it would be all finished. I was so excited. Next on my list was to google and see how far Costco and the gym were. They were both within a few miles so once again my life was complete. Having those things nearby and family to top it all off - it seemed too perfect to be true. Now that it is clear that I am slightly crazy and maybe need to realign my priorities - I have to say that I absolutely love this library. I would pick it as a necessity over Costco and *gasp* even over the gym. We go there at least 3 times a week and it is one place that make me very happy. I think I am secretly hoping that if we go there enough that my kids will love to read as much as I do. As we were driving to the library yesterday Lexie said "Mom - I wish we could live at the library. Then we could just walk to the gym after getting our books." My sentiments exactly. That would be a dream house to me.
At our library there is a little grassy area with a pond and a random frog and turtle. The kids love to play on these after we get our books. I have never taken any pictures of the experience (shocking - I know) so I figured now was as good a time as any. It seemed like one of those idyllic days of motherhood that I dreamed about as a little girl. It had a few of my favorite things in it - my kids, books and fun. Not that there weren't dirty diapers, tantrums, laundry, carpool, dog poop and skinned knees in my day to keep me
on my toes and aware of the realities of motherhood.
That was one hot turtle. There was a certain amount of coercing
to get them all up and smiling at one time.
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