Last week Allyson and I went to the public library. When we arrived, a story time had just ended so the typically quiet library was filled with giggles and chatter. We made ourselves comfortable at a table and read stories for a while. As we scanned more and more books, the crowd began to dwindle. Ally decided that she wanted to check out a little play area that was previously crammed with excited toddlers who had most likely headed home for lunch.
When she plays Allyson uses this sweet high pitched voice. When she does this, it means she is having a great time and is fully into character. She also sings in an opera type voice that I find absolutely adorable. So as I perused through parenting magazines my sweet friend happily played (and sang) with a bead maze.
Suddenly Ally stopped singing and the library went silent. She cautiously studied all around us and realized that we were the only people left in the library.
“We have to get out of here,” Allyson announced grabbing her coat.
“It’s okay honey, we can stay, the library is still open,” I replied putting down the magazine.
“No, we have to go,” she said peeking around the corner to see where everyone went.
“Why do we need to leave?” I wondered.
“I don’t want to get caught!” Allyson declared fumbling with her zipper.
“Caught doing what?” I asked wondering where this question was going to lead.
“I wasn’t quiet,” Allyson anxiously confessed.
Isn’t it funny how a child’s mind works?
