i've never celebrated 4th of july before, i'm afraid. i didn't grow up with it and there never was anything exciting about it. well, that was until we got here. it seems every neighbourhood has their own 4th of july party and ours is no exception. my neighbour across the street was the organizer this year and got us kind of excited about it. the kids have a parade around a block and they come out with bikes, scooters, wagons, decked out in red, blue and white. Skye wanted to take her scooter, so she and i spent the morning while Claire napped, decorating her scooter. see photo below. i unfortunately missed the parade, sending Skye and Phil off - Claire ended up taking a 2 hour nap and missed most of the celebration. we made it in time to watch Skye play some games (run by older kids in the neighbourhood) and win prizes. it was actually kind of fun with all the neighbours out and milling around. but after a while, it was so hot, we ended up at the pool to cool off!
but the festivities sure do take a toll on the kids. too much excitement/stimulation. Skye was cranky for most of the afternoon and into the evening and i could hear through our open window one of our neighbours trying to get his kids home to bed and one of his sons crying at the top of his voice, "but i want to stay!" yes, it was time to be home.
hope you had a fun 4th of july!
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