Touch a truck

Today at our local library they set up Touch a Truck.  Basically vehicles found in a community are brought to the library so children can look and interact with them.  I signed Jake up for it months ago not thinking about how we were going to get there in case someone was using the car.  Luckily Jenny was around and took the boys and I.  

We got there 5 minutes before it started and it was already packed.

There was a plow, a Hearst, mail truck, ambulance, police car, and 2 fire trucks.  Jake knew they were trucks and at first was excited to see them, but he had to wait in line if he wanted to sit in the truck.  He DID NOT like waiting.  He cried the entire waiting time.  Once he was able to sit, he enjoyed looking at everything and touching everything.

He quickly became overwhelmed and confused and melted down.  (Yes, I know most of my posts are about him melting, but I'm not going to pretend my children are perfect.  He is rarely in social situations and does not know how to handle it.  I think if I take him to more things he will learn how to behave.)

Cal was just along for the ride.  He had no idea what was going on and was content to sit and watch.

I'm proud that Jake was able to comprehend what was going on, but disappointed that he melted so quickly.  I think more social trips are in order.