I was looking forward to going to the park to watch the fireworks just like last year.

However, as my husband promptly reminded me, I didn’t really like the parking situation, drunk/obnoxious people, hike back to the car, and long traffic lines after the show.

So we decided to spend the day at my parents’ house instead.

And you know what?  It was fun.

In the morning, my husband and dad worked on the car while the two little kids played with my mom.  As for my eldest and me, we did a little schoolwork.

After lunch, we took a nap! Yay!  Any day with a nap is a good day!

After naptime, the fun began.

The kids got to swim in the inflatable pool, play in the backyard (which was nicely shaded by that time) while the grown-ups barbequed, and then we ate dinner outdoors!  We hadn’t done that in ages!

Then in the evening, we watched the (Macy’s) fireworks show on TV.  And the kids didn’t complain.

It was so awesome being able to just walk up to bed after the fireworks show – especially when the littlest one was so sleepy by then.

Maybe we’ll do the same thing next year.   Except it’ll be better because we’ll be better prepared for more backyard activities – and maybe invite a few friends over too!

So how was your 4th of July?