Lazy Library Days

With no plans and a full day with both kids, my battle cry is, "Let's make it a library day!" So, off we went this morning, with our stack of books to return. I love heading to the Renton Library. The grounds are beautiful this time of year....the trees are wearing all kinds of colors, the grass is cut short, and today, the sunshine slanted across the wet walkways and made the sidewalks glisten. We wander towards the entrance and always pause to watch the river rushing under our feet. Darla sticks her finger through the fence and says, "River, Mom!" We head inside, I return our old books while the kids rush into the children's section. Derick always heads straight for the computers. Today, he's already played video games at home, so I gather him up and we start picking out books. I find the process relaxing and interesting. I never know what kind of books they will be drawn to. Today, we checked out 10 books, including one of my favorite childhood books, "Where the wild things are." Perfect for our own 'Wild Things.' We also found a great Halloween book called, "Boo to you!" After a park play to get the wiggles out, we head home for lunch. After Darla is asleep, I spent an hour on the couch, drenched with sun, reading to Derick. What a beautiful hour it was. I love lazy library days!