We went to the public library for the first time Thursday to a program
for kids Sophia's age.
When we walked through the doors, Soso saw all the rows of shelves of
books and was in awe! She said a loud, "ooooh!". She's a huge fan of
books.
I thought sweet. She's going to love it! When we got closer to the
door to the room for reading. She slammed on brakes! (Reminded me of
when I walked our beagle Hannibal near a drain in the road...he locked
all four paws)
I picked her up and carried her in the room. She never cried, but she
had a look of slight panic...as if the room was filled with spiders,
snakes, and bugs. We sat on the carpet with everybody in a huge
circle. She hid behind me for the first book. Sorta watched the first
song. Then warmed up to coloring part. Babysteps.
After it was over, I took her out into the kids reading area. Soso did
every puzzle twice, counted the fish in the aquarium, and read a few
books. I spent maybe an hour with her there!
Deciding it was time for lunch, I walked her to the front
doors...funny thing was...she slammed on brakes again when she saw we
were leaving. Sat down and screamed, "NOOO!".
Can't wait to take her back next week!
Here in the photo she shows me the hat she colored during the activity
time.
