Fireworks

It's been awhile since I've really been blogging so let me go back to the Forth of July which we spent in Illinois with family and friends.

Benjamin had been excited about seeing fireworks all week. Everyday he would ask if it was time to see fireworks. Then, the morning of July 4, I excitedly asked him "Guess what's going to happen tonight?" He could tell it was something awesome. And he thought for a second and exclaimed "Daddy's coming home!"

"No, Honey, not yet. We're going to see fireworks tonight."

At least we know that Daddy's return ranks up on top where it should, as the most exciting thing that could possibly happen in his lil world.

We did have a great 4th of July. We spent the morning with two dear girlfriends of mine and their families swimming, eating and enjoying each others company.

After naps we were off for a cookout at my brother, Ron's house, and fireworks in my hometown. They did not disappoint. Benjamin was thrilled as the fireworks shot up into the air. He loved the blue ones, of course, but admired them all (except the really loud ones!). Samuel sat contently on his Aunt Nancy Duda's lap taking it all in. He was snuggled up and the only thing really moving on him was his eyes as they watched the fireworks show in the sky.

I was relieved that both kids did so well at the fireworks. It was a great night. They both lasted until 10 p.m. or so when the show was over and they were tuckered out after that.



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