The local troops returned from their deployment to Iraq this afternoon, so I hauled Abby and Olivia out in the cold, windy, almost rainy weather to stand by the road and watch them come home. We don't know any of them personally, but I wanted to start teaching the girls early to value the sacrifice of our military. We are looking forward to "Uncle" Ron to be home soon too - I'm sure "Aunt" Meghan is even more excited that he will be back! Abby really enjoyed watching the soldiers come back through town. They had a police and fire escort along with dozens and dozens of motorcycles from the local VFW. We waved our flags and I talked to Abby about how special it was that the soldiers would protect her. We also had a little lesson about the American flag and how one star was for Michigan, where we live.Olivia screamed for most of the parade. She really hates loud noises. I can't even yell at Abby or Maize without making Olivia cry. And she didn't want to nap today, so that only made her more irritable. But she did love holding onto the flag like her big sister. And she had fun playing with Abby in the double stroller. They are getting great at entertaining each other.
