the bookstore

We went to the bookstore today. We have had issues with going to the bookstore ever since the dreaded shark incident. Caitlyn has cried every time we walk in and been clingy and asked to go home constantly. It is one of our favorite activities and that has made it difficult. We have not gone as often; but I have continued to try to take her so she could see the bookstore is pleasant. Today we had a breakthrough. She cried on the way in, but when we got inside, she found the dinosaurs and she had balls of fun and never asked to leave. She has been watching a few Land Before Time movies and so these were the perfect thing to help her forget her fears. Normally I would not let her make a mess in a store but this is a hands on type of bookstore and I felt it was helping her.



















I also found Jacob some great Spectrum Little Critter 2nd gr work books. They are PERFECT for a little guy who loves Critter. They had reading, phonics, writing, and math. I endeavor to always keep learning as fun and interesting as I possibly can, because I want him to develop a love for learning. Chloe loves all of her daily work and will do as much as you put in front of her.
We enjoyed looking at all of the Valentine books and purchased a Fluffy the hampster Valentine book, of course The Little Critter Valentine book, as well as picked up a copy of The Tale of Despereaux to read aloud soon. We went to the movie not long ago and really enjoyed it. Caitlyn bought a long neck dinosaur to remember how fun the book store is and to keep her company while she watches The Land Before Time.

I wanted to share where I get alot of the girls bows. I have a friend that adopted from China at the same time we did that has a little shop. Her work is truly superior. I have strayed from her a couple of times only ultimately to be dissapointed with the quality. Also I don't have alot of time to create the bows on the website where it says create your own bow custom colors so I will just tell Kelly, I want pink and brown for example or lots of pinks etc... and she NEVER dissapoints! she makes the most beautiful creations. I think they are works of art;), she has all types of bows as well as beautiful jewelry. Some adoption related... check her out sometime:) Her prices are reasonable too!

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