Ever since I can remember my mom has taken me to the Marietta parade for the 4th of July celebration. It is a tradition....it is expected. Today, we broke tradition. -eek- I was a little hesitant only because I didn't want to hurt my mom's feelings. Turns out, she didn't care what parade we went to....I love that woman. I digress....
We went to the Woodstock parade this morning for a few reasons.
1. It's closer
2. We should support the towns we live in.
3. My good looking husband was going to be in it. :)
Reason # 3 was good enough reason for me!!! It was neat seeing him ride by in his patrol car with our crazy K-9 in the back. My heart swelled when the kids waved and yelled "Daddy!!" And the wink he gave me when he rode by wasn't too bad either.
Here is a picture of two of the most important ladies in my life. This picture brings me to tears. Here sits a red head called Mimi by her grand kids and known as momma to me. She is an amazing woman. I love her so much. :) She has taught me so much.
Sitting in her lap is my little girl - - Sweet Miss Madison. I find myself saying things to Madison these days that my mom use to say to me. I SWORE I would never say those things. When I was Madison's age, I would get so mad at my mom at the things she would say. I would roll my eyes at her all the time.... I was convinced she just didn't know what I was going through. I am sure Madison feels the same way I did when I was a kid. She probably thinks I'm old, I don't understand.... etc. But, if I can be 1/2 the mom to Madison that my mom is to me.... I guess all of the eye rolling will be worth it.
Here sits my Yoo-hoo boy - chocolate mustache and all. He was so excited about the parade. He is very patriotic and loved seeing all of the red, white, and blue. He wants to be an "Army man." I am glad that he has a love for his country but this momma isn't so keen on her baby boy wanting to be in the Army. I have seen the fear and pain in my mommas eyes every time my brother has gone off to war. Luckily, he is six and we have a few more years before he has to make a decision of what he wants to be when he grows up.
What can I say about this picture? First I should say THANK YOU..... getting them both to smile at the same time these days is almost impossible. So thank you Madison and Drew... this meant a lot to your momma. Now could both of you stop growing so fast? Not only are my babies are getting older...but so am I!!!!
This picture should need no caption. But for those who are interested...
Me: Madison, Drew... lets take a picture together.
Madison: My eyes hurt
Me: Drew come on... you get on the other knee.
Madison: My eyes hurt
Drew: Move over Madison
Madison: The sun is bright, my eyes hurt
Mom: (taking the picture) Drew move your head.. I can't see your mom.
Mom: Madison smile
Madison: My EYES HURT!!
Mom: Say cheese
Madison: Ah, I think I blinked
Me: Forget it.....
Happy 4th of July!!!!!
