~A Bitter Swallow~

I'm sure you all understand. Those of you with kids maybe more-so.

I stand there at the check-in counter, checking out (and in, of course) all those books our lovely readers bring back. And it never fails, I see some come through that just look so PERFECT for my kids. Today- for instance. I was at work for a mere 2.5 hours. I came home with like- 7 books. I thought my arm was going to fall off ( so I'm weak! Gimmie a break!). Sooo.. I lug them home, and add them to the 2 billion other books and dvds I've already brought home for my spoiled rotten minions.. I mean kids. (I don't take back the "spoiled rotten" part... that part is absolutely true. Ok- so maybe the minion part is too, but I'm not to blame... *whistles innocently*).

I have put a gazillion Bill Nye movies on hold for my son. Serious, I put about 25 of them on hold, before realizing they were all going to come in at the same time. Sure enough.. within a couple days, I had Bill Nye movies up to my ears. So, we are all getting our fair share of science lectures.

My daughter, a bit easier. Her tastes are pretty culturally popular, so there are more holds on what I find for her, which makes them come in a bit slower. But- you throw all those Bill Nye movies in with it, and I think I'm 10 again. Really. I can't remember the last "adult' movie I watched (no .. not THAT kind of "adult" movie.. jeez..buncha pervs!). At least it's not dumbing down my IQ. I feel almost smarter.

So now I've switched to books. Not because my kids are such avid readers. Getting them to read is about the cliche equivalent of pulling teeth. Nope- they are because I think they look fun. I have wonderful visions of reading them to a rapt audience of my 7 and 10 year olds. Can we say "pipe dream"? All together now... 1... 2.. 3.... PIPE DREAM. Hey.. I get some fun reads.

Ok.. I'm done for now. I'm actually bringing some of that mound back to the library tomorrow. Not enough to really make a dent.. but at least I feel like I can breathe a little!

Yeah, I know... I'll just end up bringing twice as much home with me tomorrow. Oh well.....