Library Time

Today, there was a whole lot of running around. Dave dropped Peyton off, while I took Brandon to school to read to his class. It’s been two months since I was there to read, and the kids all knew I’d be there when they said hello to me at flag salute. One girl even walked and talked with me to flag salute, telling me how Brandon and another kid in class were talking about Bieber and his troubles. I did hear Brandon tell one boy, “That’s inappropriate to talk about” when he was talking about something else. I was proud of him for that. I did warn him about talking about stuff at school. After reading the class, I went to the library to return the book I’d borrowed to read to the class this month. While there, I learned of a program the library is offering – a book of the month club. The kids read books each month, and then answer a question. If they get it right, they get a stamp. If they collect four stamps, they get a gift card for ice cream. If they get eight, or complete the year, then they get a new book. I thought Brandon would be willing if he heard he got ice cream. And the program started in September, so four months had passed already. The caveat was that the student had to be there in person to sign up. And it is only for 1st graders and above. I asked if the students could pick books in grade levels higher than their own, but the librarian suggested that they stick to their own grade levels. I checked out a few books for both kids, which I hadn’t done in awhile, then left to get Peyton. I picked Peyton up before 11 am, and we went home for lunch. She ate, then took a nap, but it was only 30-45 minutes or so. She woke up around 1230 pm, and then instead of forcing her to sleep more, I decided we could go to the dollar store for more thank you cards. Peyton ran out, so she couldn’t do anymore. We went to piano after that, and she put up a little fight there. I don’t get how she is so enthusiastic while at home, and will tell me she will do well in class, then completely shuts down when it’s “game time”. We are hoping this isn’t going to happen with tee-ball, as it’s pretty ridiculous. After piano was done, we went to return a gift that was a duplicate from her party. She chose something else, along the same lines, and then we left to get Brandon. When I got him, I explained the library program and asked if he was interested. I don’t think he heard past “ice cream”. So we drove back to the library, and he walked up to the librarian. I love that this kid is not afraid to try new things and engage in activities. I’m trying to use him as Peyton’s role model. He may get cranky about things, but in the end, he’s usually willing to give his best effort. 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He took pride in getting the answer correct, and I had to skim the book to make sure he did. He wanted to take the easy way out for one month, but I told him he should have to work for it a little, and I coerced him into reading a book that was 70 pages. Granted it was big print, but it was still a chapter book. He went four for four in a little over an hour. After he was done, we went back to the same librarian who issued the reading log to him. She looked at him, and said, “You read all those already? Perhaps you should be selecting harder books!” I explained to her that I’d tried to ask if we could go up a reading level, but was told to stick with his own grade level. I did tell Brandon if he participated next year, then he’d have harder books to read, since he would be at the lower end of the grade range. He shrugged, and then said he wouldn’t do it next year. I think Peyton could hold her own, but sadly, she isn’t eligible for two more years. The librarian handed me the gift card; she couldn’t give it to Brandon directly, since he took off to pick out books to check out. He’s a Wimpy Kid fan, so he picked two he hasn’t read yet. He said Uncle Jeff’s books were too hard, and that he’d read them when he got to fourth grade. I’m not sure how he randomly picked that, but he said by then, he’d be able to read them quickly. Not to be outdone, Peyton picked her own Wimpy Kid book, too, to which Brandon said, “Why are you picking that? You can’t read that! Don’t ask me for help, either.” Well, that pretty much solidified it for her, as she stuck to her guns to check it out. It was silence in the car as they were both reading. Only Peyton broke it, when she would spell out a word and ask how it was pronounced. Of course, that set Brandon off with, “See! I told you you couldn’t read it!” When we got home, Dave hadn’t come back yet. I gave the January book to Brandon to complete, while Peyton started reading some of the other books that I’d gotten earlier in the day. It’s amazing how quiet it can be when both kids have new books at their disposal. Finally, they gave into hunger, and I got them dinner. Dave came home shortly after that, and he took over the rest of the evening. Tomorrow we are splitting up, as Brandon and Dave have basketball, while Peyton and I will go to a red egg and ginger party. Brandon didn’t know anything about it, but Peyton told him, “We’re going to Lucas’ party!” Brandon had no idea who or what she was talking about. It’ll be a drive, so we’ll have to leave basketball early. Too bad, since Brandon is playing at least four of his friends from class/school. But no hard feelings, as at least 3 of them, if not all four, will be coming to his birthday party 🙂 Even the teacher weighed in on it, since Carter and Brandon both told her about the game. Her only words were, “Have a good game” to both of them. We’ll see Tyler, Wyatt and Theo, too!