Tractors, Trains and Police Cars..Oh My!

Last night as I headed home from work, kids in the backseat, I decided that I wanted to stop at the local library. Such a simple task that can turn into an embarassing disaster when accompanied by two toddlers. But I decided to be brave and give it a try.

The boys surprised me, pleasantly surprised me. Mason took my que and followed suit with using his whisper voice and I'm still not sure why, but stayed by my side. Which is completely and totally unheard of with Mason.

Feeling good about having found my book while averting disaster, I rewarded my little guy with a library approved DVD from the Childrens section. Mason literally galloped from the library with his newly earned prize, but it was all about to end.

You see, there is construction going on in front of the library. A little boys dream. Oversized backhoes, skidsters, jack-hammers, and dump trucks galore. My 70's style childrens educational DVD was nothing in comparision to the show that was being offered across the parking lot.

As I prepared to pull away from the library, Mason yelled "Mom-mee..STOP!! I want to watch the tractors and Bump-Trucks". How could I resist. So I strategically parked my car in the parking lot, giving both boys front row seats to the mayhem that was happening in the street. We sat for nearly 25 minutes as I read my book, and they ooohh and ahhh'd.

But oh no my friend, my mom of the year behavior didn't end there. Heading home, as the railroad traxs came into view, I intentionally slowed down, knowing that if I hestitated long enough the boys would get to see a train passing by. Unfortunetly things didn't work out as planned, and although the crossing arms went down, a train never chugged by before the arms were back up again. Feeling disappointed for not being able to once again impress my boys, I contemplated picking a fight with an officer that I could see in my rearview mirror. Thinking what could be more impressive than the train we see almost every day on our way home? How about a police car with all its lights and sirens running? Considering the fact that officers and thier cars are a dime a dozen in my neck of the woods, I decided to save that little trick for another day. After all I didn't want to give them too many reasons to love me too soon. But you've got to admit, all of my behavior as a whole, shows my selfless love for my boys. Go ahead, let me hear you say it..I'm the best mom ever!