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Independence Day
Jul. 4th, 2007 08:54 amLast evening, we went out to Hudson Mills Metropark to see the fireworks. The crowds alone were amazing. We got there about 7:30 and we ended up in the thick of the parking, instead of lined along the entry road as the earlier arrivals were. We knew we were going to be in for a long time getting out. We hung out for about 2.5 hours people-watching, playing Aquarius, wandering about, reading, using the playground, and generally being silly. I got cold and used our second blanket to keep warm under, as I foolishly wore only a skort and tee.
By the time it was dark, both kids huddled under the blanket with me while we waited for the show to begin. Shortly after 10, it did. M complained about how loud it was and said she wanted to go home. I pointed out that even if we left at that moment, she would still be subjected to the loud noises while we exited, so she might as well get out from under the blanket and see the pretty fireworks. The fireworks were very nice. By the end, she was agreeing it was great and that we should come back next year. It took us about 50 minutes to get out of the park after the show was over. Most of that was spent in bumper-to-bumper traffic trying to exit the parking area. We were ushered out a side exit to Huron River drive and got home just after midnight, with two very cranky and sleepy girls. They nonetheless agree it was worth it.
Anybody interested in making a day of it for a cookout at Hudson Mills next year?
And now we are rushing about packing in final prep for Origins. See some of you there this afternoon.
Happy 4th!
By the time it was dark, both kids huddled under the blanket with me while we waited for the show to begin. Shortly after 10, it did. M complained about how loud it was and said she wanted to go home. I pointed out that even if we left at that moment, she would still be subjected to the loud noises while we exited, so she might as well get out from under the blanket and see the pretty fireworks. The fireworks were very nice. By the end, she was agreeing it was great and that we should come back next year. It took us about 50 minutes to get out of the park after the show was over. Most of that was spent in bumper-to-bumper traffic trying to exit the parking area. We were ushered out a side exit to Huron River drive and got home just after midnight, with two very cranky and sleepy girls. They nonetheless agree it was worth it.
Anybody interested in making a day of it for a cookout at Hudson Mills next year?
And now we are rushing about packing in final prep for Origins. See some of you there this afternoon.
Happy 4th!
