round 2

we went back to story time at the central library! 

we even had it together (barely) in time to catch the streetcar. so that was our ride. 

and it's sunny out. recipe for a perfect outing. 

but this mama has had to come to terms with the fact that getting out the door in the morning (and not even the early morning... just say, prior to 11 or so) means letting go of a few things. 

there will be crumbs left on the counter. things will be scattered. and as i run around getting ready a little person will bulldoze behind me plowing through anything in his way. and i won't have time to put it back. but that's ok. sometimes we just need to get out of the house. 

eli enjoyed story time again today. bubbles might be his favorite part. 

there are some good songs as well. 

and he was particularly cuddly this morning. he really liked my lap. 

but when the toys bin came out he was right up there with the rest of them. 

i may have witnessed an elbow or two fighting to get some blocks. 

and there was a little girl intent on cleaning up the toys before it was time. she wanted to take each toy from eli's hands and put it back in the bin. 

don't worry, i fought for my kid. 

she may have gotten one or two of my elbows.

(ok, just kidding!!). 

he actually did the lip quiver, quiet, face drop, and then eyes close and full on cry the second time she took something away from him. 

but i made it alright (and no, not by elbowing anyone :).

and then we walked home. a good 30 minutes of city sidewalks and waterfront paths brought us back here in time for lunch. and to a messy house :)