I am not one to cry. I just wasn’t drawn that way. Things that normally make others misty eyed just don’t faze me. Did I cry at my wedding? Nope. Or at the birth of any of my four boys? No, no, no and no. The last movie that made me cry was Stone Fox. I was eight. But before you think me a heartless cynic, I will confess that there is one thing that is guaranteed to turn on the waterworks.
Parades.
Well, it’s not just the parade. It’s watching my children watch parades. I have attended umpteen parades in last decade of parenting, but I couldn’t tell you specifics from any of them. Of course, there are lights and characters and wacky entertainers, but those details are pretty vague. The happy memories that I keep tucked away for a gloomy day are of my children. Little upturned faces, with wide eyes and expectant smiles. A story of delight is written in their expressions. Could there be anything more beautiful?
I confess these are not the most flattering pictures of me. A mother whose eyes are brimming with happy tears is practically picturesque. But, my gleeful emotions were threatening to overflow into the ugly cry and I was trying to contain it. The ugly cry is just not suitable for public.
As a parent, I have the most awesome task of framing my children’s perception of the world. Whether it be a parade, or an ancient monument, or a great work of art, it is a living lesson that they are citizens of a world filled with wonder. It is a way to say without words: “Go! Grab Hold! Savor every moment! Be Inspired!”
When they experience for the first time something that delights and inspires, their little lives are stamped with a newness that opens a door of possibilities. And to have a front row seat to something as miraculous as that. Well, if that doesn’t fill your emotions to overflowing, then nothing ever will.
lovely!! parades are so much fun – so much humanity packed into a small space, and timeframe! fun photos.:)
The delight in a child's eye at a parade is truly priceless
I didn't cry at my wedding either – – – but hubby did!
Watching my kids run cross country track always made me cry.
You're right. It's witnessing beautiful moments in your children's lives that are the most touching.
A beautiful post. I also love watching children experience life and listen to their interpretation of it later. It gives us the opportunity to experience something for the first time again.
Love the pictures, and had to laugh at trying to mask the "ugly cry." Familiar with that one.
Watching our kids experience these things is one of the best perks we get!
Oh I know the feeling…but I do cry at most movies–but I blame the hormones. There are times like these you don't ever want to forget–cuz sometimes we want to throw them out the window, and don't, because of these moments. hehe
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What a beautiful post – and even more beautiful pictures! What a beautiful experience to have with them!
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Hi what a cute blog you have! New follower here! I agree parades are awesome but watching them from the eyes of your little one is enough to bring you to a great deal of happy tears! I love watching the parades through my Kelcee's eyes, her excitement her joy her happiness it just gets me all giddy and speaking of which we have an National Arms Day Parade to go to this weekend whooo hooo
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I wish I didn't cry at so many things. The one that I dislike the most is when get really mad I either cry or yell back.
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That, my friend, is a God thing. I had no idea that this was your due date, altuhogh I certainly have thought of you many times. I think God just might be using this thing, which brings me great joy.
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