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So we went to the library yesterday in desperate search of something free to do that would require my children behaving. The girls love the library, especially Addy and, so, it seemed like a great choice. And it was. (Now, there have been times when it has been a poor choice. Like the time I had to grab each girl and physically carry them out, kicking and screaming - LOUDLY - because they both wanted the life size Elmo. The library has since purchased an additional life sized Elmo. I'd like to think we had a part in that.) Anyway, it was time to select books, and I'm always intrigued to see what the girls select. They are allowed to pick out a whopping two books because their A type mom can't stand the thought of losing a library book and having to face a librarian. So, here's what Addy picked: A Christmas book (it's never too early, right?) and a book we already had at home. I attempted to explain to Addy that we already had this particular book, but she would hear nothing of it. She was getting it. Period. And I wasn't about to be embarassed with a lovely throw down. Then, Delaney returned (much later . . . Delaney is rarely if ever in a hurry) with her two books. She also had selected a Christmas book (I blame this on Lowe's who has already put out a full Christmas display), and a book entitled, "Thank You, Dr. Martin Luther King." Now, please understand, I'm delighted she picked it out, but between the Christmas books, a book we already had, and this, it made for quite an interesting check out. The check out lady kept glancing back up at us, and I just smiled. And continue to smile as I read the Christmas stories and the book we already had and the book all about Martin Luther King Jr. (which was quite LONG) again and again and again. Stay tuned for next week's check out list. I know you're on the edge of your seat.