Mardi Gras 2008, the Finale
by
Mardi Gras 2008 is in the can. We don’t do the Fat Tuesday parades (but we will once Sun is a bit older). Bacchus was awesome–0% suckage in contrast to Endymion. Pete and SoMo describe it well. The weather was nice; the company was good; the crowd was manageable; the floats and throws were top-notch.
Monday was equally as nice. We had a relaxing morning then a nice lunch at Crazy Johnny’s in Fat City. Then we did a quick Katrina tour (my friends could have seen more; it was too depressing for me to continue) then spent some time in City Park. After the park, we stopped at Angelo Brocato’s for gelato (that deserves its own post). Then we headed to the parade route and had a very nice time watching Proteus line up and Orpheus ride. Sun is a natural at parades. Not one tear or fear the entire time! Just look at her wigged up and ready to go:
Today we slept in, had a nice lunch then drove my friends to the airport. Overall, this was a great Mardi Gras season for me. Having a child certainly makes it special. But it also quadruples the headaches. But the parades we caught uptown were just so darn nice. And it is always nice to have my Colorado friends in. Plus, Sun got to meet their daughter. They were fast friends, even at their tender ages.
At the end of every Mardi Gras, a sadness comes over me. And this year is no exception. I think it is all the anticipation; all the hustle; all the drinking and eating; the lack of sleep; the close quarters spent with company. It is really good but it is so unreal, so not ordinary. So when the bubble bursts and it dawns that tomorrow is Wednesday and I need to go to work and get Sun to her sitter and go back to the day-in/day-out routine, there is a let down.
I am exhausted, emotionally and physically spent. I love my life, including my day-in/day-out routine. But I will miss the connectivity shared with my friends these past four days. In my beloved NOLA.
wanna know how smart i am…ready to be floored by how impressive this is…i just realized what nola stands for…and, it’s not your name! i know! i know! i’m really smart, i’m always told that…mensa has been begging me to join!!
well, now it’s time for you to get some sleep and detox!!
xoxo
My sentiments exactly. Love the wig!
It has been so fun to follow this mardis gras with you!!
The connectivity you mentioned . . . that permeated the air along my street. My daughters made new friends. I became closer to my neighbors. Such connections were made and felt by all. Geez, people outside of here have no idea.
Happy Mardi Gras! Love the wig!
At least with school you get the rest of the week off to come down from the Mardi Gras high. Too bad places of employment don’t give the remainder of the week off too!
Happy Belated Mardi Gras!
I wanted to let you know that I did a Mardi Gras/New Orleans post yesterday. I also wanted to let you know that I finally linked your blog. Must. Rea. More. Nola. Notes. <3
Holy crap ~ ur daughter is a qt!!
Sun Is absolutely ADORABLE! I love the wig
}
Cute Sun!
I am actually quite glad that the season is over, I need to nap a few days.
Thanks for sharing all your photos and stories. It was almost as good as being there – almost! =)
Hey girl. Stopping by to say hello and read ya. Wish I was there Sunday. Bummer. But, the good news is I feel MUCH BETTER!
Oh my goodness.. ADORABLE!!! She is too cute. Melissa’s comment just about killed me though.. too funny.
We’re not coming in.
Maybe next time.
Thanks for those posts – I immensely enjoyed reading them. I sort of feel that same way after Christmas – Boxing Day or the next day – just really down and out. All EMO.