Story Time in the Courtyard

When I was a little girl, my favorite book was "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day." It seems my glass-is-half-empty approach started young. (Not that I am condoning said outlook, just commenting that it comes very naturally). Anyway, when we went to the library the other day, we checked it out. (Please notice that we do not own this book, but are always willing to accept donations).

OK, so Addie and I were outside playing.... Addie plays and I talk, which is playing to me... and my neighbor Jen said she had never read the book. Well, I quickly ran inside to get it! As she sat down to read it, we realized that there were kids playing all around us, and we ended up with an impromptu Courtyard Story Time.

Please notice what is going on in this picture (if you can see it well enough). Addie has managed to get onto a lap. This is common. She would rather promote onto a lap than slum it playing on the ground like other kids. It is usually Mrs. Kropf's lap because her son Grant is active and LIKES to go play, and so she happily agrees when Addie starts begging to be held. If you will notice to the left of the picture, we have a nose picker (because all stories are heard better with you finger in your nose) (name of child graciously omitted because we've all done it, let's not make her the one PICKED on), and one child- Ceana- is carefully scrutinizing the story. Please notice the look of consternation on her face. Being a future Pastor's kid, she wants to be a discerning reader.

Maybe story time will have to be a regular thing around here. The kids were all so cute when they were gathered in one place and quiet for several minutes. :)