Storytime!!!

Last week, we started visiting our local libraries for storytime! On Monday mornings, we go to the Benton Library; on Tuesday mornings, we meet up with Casey & Mason at the Broadmoor Library; and tomorrow we'll see how we feel about driving to the Hamilton branch for storytime on Wednesdays (they say it's really good, so perhaps it's worth the drive). Also, we're going to dip our toes in at Level 4 of Gymboree this Thursday morning and see if Ms. Mira is ready for the "organized chaos" that Casey told us about! We'll finish up the week with a trip to the park (or maybe the mall if the weather is not so great) on Friday mornings!

We start out each of these mornings at the gym where Mommy works out, and Mira gets to hang out with Ms. Karen. This way, we'll have a morning activity everyday and can stay in somewhat of a consistent routine from day-to-day during the week. Having this routine helps me get to the gym!

Also, we are trying our hand at making it through the mornings with no nap! Today is only the second day with no morning nap. Last week, Mira managed to sneak in a little cat nap here or there (in the car), but this week, I've made more of an effort to keep her awake. She did great yesterday, slept in a little later this morning (woohoo!!), and is doing great today, too!

Here are a few pics of our first couple of weeks at the Benton and Broadmoor storytimes.

Snowman craft last week at Benton Library.

Her favorite part was sticking the "buttons" on (colored stickers).

Oh, wait...maybe her favorite part was the sucker afterwards!

Finished snowman and a sucker!!

Look at that hair!!!! She was definitely due for a haircut!!! =)

Broadmoor storytime last week with Mason.

Sweet girl - holding Casey's hand for a little reassurance.

Mason and Mira don't understand all the excitement over this posterboard!

Mason hammin' it up for the camera! I told him to "SMILE!" and he did!!

Mira's still trying to figure out the big deal with this poster...all the other kids seem to love it...

Eh, it's nothing Mommy - just the alphabet.

Mason's wondering why Mira's not getting in on the sweet egg shaker action - they're awesome!

Second time at Benton's storytime - celebrating Groundhog's Day. (Look at that beautiful girl!)

Well, we're looking forward to checking out the Hamilton Library tomorrow and returning to the other storytimes where we're sure to make some new friends, have tons of fun, and learn lots of "stuff"!!