The kids are still out of school this week for Winter Break. Mia and Zoey spent the day with us, while their parents had to work, and I somehow thought it would be fun to attend the Stock Show Kick Off Parade. I've always wanted to see them parade the prize animals right through Downtown Denver, so I packed some lunches and loaded all the kids in the mini van. We met up with my Mom and Dad easily, and thought it would be a breeze to find a good spot to view some big ol' steer strutting down the streets of downtown. How wrong I was! The National Western Stock Show attracts a rough crowd, we witnessed a few verbal scuffles and a grown man threaten to beat a young man with his cane. I said, "Sir, do you mind, this is a family event.". That mean old man took one look at the 4 sweet kids I had with me and said, "Mind your own &#@ business!". So we kept walking! We found a spot that wasn't too over crowded, however, the adults at the front of the line wouldn't budge an inch to let the kids see between their legs. Quite un-parade like of you ask me! We attempted to meet Megy - but unfortunately she was on the other side of the street and there was no possibility of crossing - so we waved to her from afar.
We still had a great time and managed to get in and out and park with little trouble and no meltdowns. That's a win win in my book!
