July 4th, 2007
Happy Independence Day!
I'm not gonna wax poetic about how I feel about America, or the reasons why I love living here. Not today anyway. I'm tired and not feeling particularly dramatic.
Today we spent the day relaxing. We did a bit of shopping, too. I really do hate how all of the stores and gas stations are open on holidays and Sundays, but I suppose I can't complain all that much since I sometimes contribute to the reason they're open.
Anyhow, we got home somewhat early and put Tiny to bed, and got ready to watch a movie.
Not at all how I would've imagined us spending the first July 4th as a family! No fireworks, no picnics, minimal thinking about the sacrifices that have made our country free. Just more of the regular day-to-day living. Kinda sad I suppose, but just because I'm not overtly grateful on the day, doesn't mean I'm not grateful.
There are fireworks going on all around us and so far Jak is still sleeping. There's a victory!
Maybe next summer we will be enjoying the fireworks as a family on a picnic blanket somewhere, with our little man running around. Or, maybe we'll be sitting here watching a movie again, cringing as each bang goes off. Either way, I hope it'll be another good, regular 'ol 4th.
I'm not gonna wax poetic about how I feel about America, or the reasons why I love living here. Not today anyway. I'm tired and not feeling particularly dramatic.
Today we spent the day relaxing. We did a bit of shopping, too. I really do hate how all of the stores and gas stations are open on holidays and Sundays, but I suppose I can't complain all that much since I sometimes contribute to the reason they're open.
Anyhow, we got home somewhat early and put Tiny to bed, and got ready to watch a movie.
Not at all how I would've imagined us spending the first July 4th as a family! No fireworks, no picnics, minimal thinking about the sacrifices that have made our country free. Just more of the regular day-to-day living. Kinda sad I suppose, but just because I'm not overtly grateful on the day, doesn't mean I'm not grateful.
There are fireworks going on all around us and so far Jak is still sleeping. There's a victory!
Maybe next summer we will be enjoying the fireworks as a family on a picnic blanket somewhere, with our little man running around. Or, maybe we'll be sitting here watching a movie again, cringing as each bang goes off. Either way, I hope it'll be another good, regular 'ol 4th.
posted by Kelly | 8:51 PM
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