We’re trying to take breaks in between big events – like Superbowl to Mardi Gras parades and play dates because Tin does get overstimulated and then has difficulty with his nap schedule. So we did not go to the Saints parade last night but we watched it on television and were so proud of our city and of our team – world champs! (T keeps wondering why they are “world” champs since this is the Superbowl in the U.S.A., but hell, we’re world champs according to us.)
We listened to the interviews and chuckled at the entire family who made it out at 2:30 for the parade that started at 5:30 and was late (of course) but who had set up a mega grill and working chicken necks, pork chops and hot dogs for the kids, and the older ladies from Ireland who by some roundabout way became Saints fans and came here just for this celebration, and then our precious 23 year old field goal kicker who got off his float a little tipsy but still eloquent who when asked what he thought about all this said, “I’m just 23 years old.”
The city came out to celebrate in grand style and gave the Saints a welcome home and victory parade that only they deserve. Amen boys. Listen to Darren Sharper in this clip, “We not gonna stop.” Ha – the spirit of New Orleans.