I love that song. It was played during the awesome firework show we watched, last night. I LOVE when they couple the pyrotechnics with music! SO AWESOME.
I didn't take one picture, yesterday. Not one.
I'm slightly bummed about this - but only slightly. I'm slightly bummed because it was Owen's first real 4th of July - last year, we wimped out and didn't watch any because of various reasons, he being one of them. He wasn't too sure about them, but I think it was because he was so tired, and now that he was sitting still long enough to realize it, he was more interested in sleep... and was out by the time the finale ended.
We watched a parade in Laurel, MT - a place that boasts the biggest fireworks show in the world? Montana? Area? I don't know... but the parade was L to the AME. Seriously. We waited in 90 degree heat (muggy heat) for nothing. And by nothing, I mean an hour of cars and sorry floats that had no thought put in to them. There wasn't even ONE marching band! What's up with that?! The best part was the marine at the very front (yum) carrying the flag. No one even clapped for the Veterans. Dude. In my last city, people were so amazingly patriotic and parade was so awesome! And we came away with hoards of candy! haha Anyway. Not next year. We'll pass, thankyouverymuch.
The best part of the whole day was my kids. Well, my whole family, but lately, my kids have been fighting like CRAZY. I prayed to know what to do and a solution came to my mind that I told my older two to try - and it WORKED. It was seriously the best part of the day. I wanted to record this, somewhere, so I could refer to it in the future:
Be PROactive instead of REactive.
Like magic. :)
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Yay for kids not fighting!!! I am already struggling with that I have a 1 and 2 year old! ha!
Sorry the parade was a disappointment.
By the way, I know you are trying to decided whether to get a job or not. Maybe you should read the book "In Praise of Stay at Home Moms" by Dr. Laura. Even if you still wanted to work, it will at least give you a pat on the back for all the years you HAVE stayed at home with your kids and maybe help your perspective. I really liked it! I even did a blog post on it with the highlights I liked from the book.... it is here if you'd like to see it.... http://www.demings-happily-ever-after.blogspot.com/2011/09/being-stay-at-home-mom.html (In case that didn't work, it is under 2011, September.) Good luck in your decision. :)
Linda, Love and Logic has worked wonders for us, and your kids are young enough to start and really be successful.
I'm not going to get a job outside the home, I decided. I've been praying about it a lot and thinking and talking with others... and that's what feels right. I still need to do something for me, though, so I've come up with a plan me. I do remember your blog post about that book - it got me wanting to read it. I still should. I love Dr. Laura! She rocks! Thanks for the input. :)
What is your plan?
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