Super Mommy, It's Story Time!

In my opinion, every baby should start off their first educational experience at the library in story time! We are blessed with the world's best storyteller, Mrs. L!

Five years ago, Sea learned to listen, sit still, and follow cues from other teachers, by visiting the libraries in our community. Every week, she eagerly awaited story time. We now have the blessing to give Shell the same quality education and experience with Mrs. L!

If you have shied away from mommy and me play groups, and/or community events in fear of not fitting in, or being the lone mother who knows no one...no worries...story time is there for you and your little one(s)!

A few helpful teaching moments, take this opportunity to guide your child. Teach them how to sit still in your lap, or on their special spot. If your library does not offer individual rugs or squares, feel free to bring your own. By doing so, it shows your child/ren they have a special spot just for their bottom(s).

If the teaching moment presents itself, quietly remind them, it is only proper, to sit still while the storyteller is speaking and/or demonstrating her special talents. You may need to remind them, that even if the other children are walking around and talking, it is important for them to be a leader and show respect to authority figures in their community. You are showing them it is wise, to be a leader and not a follower.

Never fear, it's never too early or too late to talk to your child/ren about this golden rule. You may not believe they can understand your words or descriptions, but they are learning more than we could ever imagine, each and every moment of the day.

Okay, I admit it is embarrassing to constantly remind your child/ren to sit still and to be quiet. At times, it seems much easier to let them get up, tug at the teacher's book, or talk/babble with their neighboring friend. However, guidance is exactly what they need to be leaders and not followers (see a pattern?).

I can promise it is much easier to start off with healthy boundaries now, than to try and instill them after inappropriate behaviors are in place.

Surprise, Surprise...you may not succeed in guiding your child/ren on the first, second, or even 55th time, but eventually, they will understand and respect the boundaries. They will respect you and appreciate all of your hard work in leading them in the right direction.

You can do it, Super Mommy! At least, fake it till you make it! It always works for me. Repeat after me...I know I can. I know I can. Dear Lord, give me the strength of Super Mommy. I know I can!

You have SUPER MOMMY POWERS. Off to story time you shall go!

It was a packed house at story time today. We were running "on time" *aka, running late in seating time* The positive side of bringing your own rug, is you can creep up to the front row and still have your child's special spot!