The Fair Daze

There seems to be not much more fun than at the fair. In my days we had a school fair which consisted of a few booths and lots to eat, time together with friends and a chance for parents to socialize. The fair at my childrens school is not unlike the county fair. Rides, food, games, booths, and of course cotton candy! It truly seemed like a county fair but with mostly school friends. We were there the entire weekend and bless their hearts the kids rode EVERY ride (except of course the ones that spin you upside down--that mom won't let them ride) about 100 times.....thank goodness for those overly priced wrist bands they sell. Otherwise we would have broke the bank! And of course the kiddy land prizes that you can cash in your tickets for. I could very easily go to the dollar store and purchase most of the things and for the others spend less than $20 at Wal-Mart.
But nothing gives more joy to a mother than to see her child having fun. It is a chance to spend time together and relax, not worry about a thing. Lucky for us our children's friends have cool parents with whom we are friends with. Funny how that works out. I had a few friends growing up that I have stayed in touch with over the years but nothing like the friends I have now. We all have kids about the same age and similar interests. We range in jobs from firefighters, nurses, secretaries, business owners, managers, and stay at home moms/dads. We all have a good time, when there are drinks available, we drink....when there is music, we dance.....and when the kids want to play.....they have plenty of things to do and people to play with.
I feel truly blessed to have friends who aren't afraid to be themselves....it is no longer a competition (like in high school....thank God those years are past) I love them for who they are (faults and all) and they love us for who we are (faults and all)!