Trip to Library

Yesterday I wanted to get the boys out of the house for a little while, but I didn't feel up to doing a playground.  Instead I figured we would make a trip to the library to possibly attend story time and get new library books.  James was excited when I asked him if he wanted to go to the library, so I was happy to make it happen.

At the library James played some preschool geared games on the computer, and both Sam and James played with the toys while David (in the Bjorn) and I picked out new books to take home.  Then after we checked out the books, James and Sam sat on a bench outside and ate their peanut butter and jelly sandwiches I had packed for them.

Next as a reward for behaving so well at the library we walked over to ride the little train.  Boy was it crowded at the train depot!  Usually we can board the first train when we ride (just to give you an idea), but yesterday the train was already moving with a full load, and there were a lot of people waiting for a turn.  We ended up having to wait for one more loaded train before it was our turn.  Surprisingly James did an amazing job having to wait so long!  It was David's first time riding the train (he just remained in the Bjorn and rode in the seat with me, obviously). James and Sam rode in the seat right behind me.  They had a great time!

Before we headed home, we stopped by the little cafe next to the library, and I allowed James and Sam to each get a child's serving of ice cream.  I was proud of how well they handled the wait at the train depot, and I wanted them to know I appreciated their efforts.  After the ice cream, we headed back home, and the older two went down for naps while David consumed a bottle and then had a good length of awake time where I was able to interact with just him for awhile.

Overall a very successful trip to the library which made me happy because I was a little nervous about doing all of that on my own with the three boys.  I am still adjusting to having so many little ones.  I am happy to say I would feel comfortable attending the library again in the nearby future.  : )