Geography Lesson

We took Mia to the library on Friday night to get a library card. Actually, all three of us got library cards, since Jeff and I hadn't bothered to get one since we moved here. While I handled the paperwork, Jeff took Mia to the children's section. For some reason, the paperwork took a really long time, even though I'd printed out the application forms before we left home and completed them in the car. I think Mia must have been getting a bit bored, because Jeff spied a globe and let her spin it a few times before putting it to legitimate use.
We had fun pointing out China and telling Mia, "See, this is where you were born!"
Mia might have checked out the pictured book, but her dinnertime was fast-approaching, so we high-tailed it out of there.

By the way, since Mia was issued a card in her name, I asked the clerk if she would be allowed to check out books when accompanied by her nanny. Since Sarah is not a county resident, she can't get her own card here. The clerk told me that no, Sarah shouldn't be allowed to use Mia's card because, "Then you will be responsible for all the materials the nanny checks out. " She said it with a straight face, so I pointed out (with a smile!) that if I trusted my nanny with my only child I could probably trust her with a library card. The librarian gave me such a disapproving look that I quickly followed up with a conciliatory tone, "Oh, of course I understand you have to have policies about these things." I was glad Mia was nowhere to be seen, or she'd be a marked woman.
(Note to Sarah: Let everyone assume you are the Mom and there should be no problem.)