It was decided by 2 of my kids that the munchkins would see fireworks at Ft. McHenry. I love going to the fort. I love to wander the grounds, watch the boats, sit up on the cannons and just relax and take in the sights of the Harbor. I enjoy watching the movie educating the public about the beginnings of the Star Spangled Banner. It is always fun and enlightening to watch a reinactment of the daily life of the soldiers inside the main fort area. That's what I love about the fort. My idea of a fun time does not include 5,000 people or more crowded on the open field at Ft. McHenry looking towards the water as fireworks go off. However my munchkin's parents wanted to take them to the fireworks for Flag Day. Of course it was a wonderful time. My little munchkin's faces were lit up with glee and excitement. 1 year old, Squiggles would point and run around making sure everyone had seen the bright lights before sitting down her her daddy's lap again, only to repeat the same thing over and over again. Four year old Minnow was a pro this year. The last time she saw fireworks at the Harbor on New Years Eve she was still a little nervous. But, not this time. She was loving it! The 5 year olds sat a little off by themselves and ooed and ahhhed pointing towards the sky when a really loud burst erupted in the sky.
But what touched my heart the most was at the end of the night, as we were all walking to our respective vehicles. I was saying my goodbyes to everyone. Tiger and Minnow went one way down the street with their daddy, Spinner and Squiggle's parents started down another path towards their car. I had just turned toward my car when Spinner came running back up to me, hugged me again, looked into my eyes and said,"Thank you Nana for coming to see fireworks with me. It just wouldn't be the same without you." Yep, that's why I love a crowd on a weekday inside Ft. McHenry!
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