I was taught at a very young age that when I do have kids that its important to give them back to God spiritually- Now with that said is it bad that I sometimes want to use that as an out? Horrible right? Let me share with you what I mean.~
Today I decided to be one of the cool moms and take my kids to the Library. I made sure both children's clothes matched and their hair was brushed so we would be presentable especially since my older brother is in management at this educational establishment. Now I haven't actually been to the public library in about seven years. In my defense that place reminds me way to much of my youth and school. Anyway aside from that today was the day that we would go and venture into the literary world. We managed to pull up and of course I give my kids the "talk" about the rules and what not inside the library. I get a very sassy "mom we have been here before with aunt Kristin" from the 5 year old. I should have taken this as a sign not to go in.
Once out of the car I am faced with a scruffy man holding a clipboard and against my best efforts to tactically evade this man he gets my attention. " Excuse me mam but something in the State of Oregon demands your attention" while this whole thing is going on my children are posted up right next to the door. I glance at them they seem to be fine, about 10 seconds later I glance over to see my 5 year old pressing the handicap open button while my 4 year old is trying to keep the door shut while its attempting to push open. While this is going on scruffy man is still attempting to talk to me as though Im interested and I see a near 90 year old man is trying to go inside this door that is now being completely stalled thanks to my children.
Rudely I cut scruffy man off and run to assist this poor man that is being kept outside the Library thanks to my bully children. Once inside we have a great time putting together puzzles and reading and this is one of those awesome mom moments that you feel on top of the mom world. Like an award should be handed out to you for how good your kids are being. That passes because while in that moment of bliss the eldest child chooses to create a game called "hide and seek " worst nightmare. It doesn't help that this establishment has like one golden rule which is be quite. Well after a few loudly spoken words and a game of chase that broke out I rally my children. We then attempt to check out, my kids find a great spot to sit; over on these children size benches. My thoughts " yessssssss finally a great spot that my kids wont move from" so I give my undivided attention to this woman to sign me up for a library card so I can get some books. Suddenly were standing in the dark except for the lights on inside the office where my brother and his co workers are. A few people look around and start talking and the woman helping me runs over towards my children where suddenly all of the lights come back on and there next to the long board of light switches and the woman is my 5 year old daughter smiling. Apparently someone at this establishment thought it would be an awesome joke to put the light switch board right next to these children's benches. At this point my face is so red it can hardly be recognized which I think might bode well for my brother in the next room. And that was my trip to the Library now you may see why I try to avoid places like this. My only question is, am I the only mom with moments like these? Because if so then this town may be in trouble with another one coming.
