One of our favorite summer traditions is the fireworks display in a neighboring town. Usually they’re on July 4th, but this year the weather forced them to be pushed to the rain date. They were worth the wait.
Going in, Scout was a bit on the moody side. We went early so we’d be able to park in the same zip code and so we’d be able set up our chairs and blankets while the sky was still light. He thought he’d be bored and wanted to take his Nintendo DS. We didn’t want it to get lost in the dark, so no. He took a book from his summer reading list instead. It didn’t take long for his mood to turn, though, and it wasn’t because he had brought his book along. Five minutes after we sat down he was off running with his friends from school. Younger siblings soon came and collected Lil’bug to join in the chasing and games of catch.
The only thing better than fireworks?

