We ventured out last night to the Orleans Parade of Lights with the kids. I love a good Santa parade. There’s the music, and the lights, and Santa himself and it just makes me feel all Christmasy.
I could do without the freezing wind and cold.
Despite the weather, Orleans did a fantastic job on their parade. It is well located, it was fun, and the kids were troopers. It’s definitely a late night for my early-to-bed kiddos, but worth it. I asked my daughter about half way through (when I lost feeling in my toes) if she wanted to go home. She stood in place, cold with red cheeks and said ‘nooo. Then I would miss Santa!!”.
We stayed until the end and both kids were asleep within minutes of getting buckled in the van. I had two very happy children. Frost bite is a sign of parental love, is it not?
Meanwhile, around here this week we are bracing for the full impact of kitchen renos. Demo is on Friday, install next week. Counters sometime thereafter (maybe by Christmas?). Plus, we decided we wanted a new car (of course) so as the van was getting older (and less reliable) we leased a new Ford Escape. It’s all very exciting but makes for a very busy time!
Side note: Christmas decor can’t go up until after the cupboards get in and things aren’t a mess. This is stressing me out. This weekend should have been my decorating weekend!!!
Have you decorated? Hit any parades yet?
