Summer Reading

The girls successfully finished their summer reading program at the library. Gaby had to report on books she read to earn book bucks which she used to "buy" things from the display case. Bella, because she is not enrolled in school, could not earn book bucks but didn't have to report on them either (although, we all know she could). So, for finishing the program, Bella earned herself a board book. I had spoken with Gaby and she was willing to give Bella some of her hard earned book bucks. So, the librarian let Bella choose her board book and Bella says 'I don't want one of those books" The librarian knowing my plan says "you can still buy something but you get a book too" Bella says "I DON'T want those books" The librarian says "ok, what do you want to buy then you can pick out your book" So Bella picks out a yellow super bouncy ball and a container of play-doh (1 book buck each). Then the librarian goes to give her a book and Bella screams "NOOOOO!!!!!" and runs away. It wasn't even a bad book. It was Elmo's world with lift a flap (which she loves)! I had to sneak the book into the bag so she wouldn't see it. Go Figure Bella.

Gaby made out with a decent sized stuffed animal, which is REALLY soft, a pink super bouncy ball, pink play-doh, and a pink alligator bath toy. We should have brought a separate bag for the prizes!