Fireworks and Baseball

Dear Malcolm,

When Aunt Jenn suggested a baseball game followed by fireworks as a 4th of July celebration, I cringed a little.  This would normally seem like a LOT of fun.  However, you are not known for sitting in one spot for 3 hours, especially when it's 101 degrees.  You had never seen fireworks, though, so we decided to give it a try.  It was surprisingly painless!  You played with the toys I brought and wanted to cuddle with me despite the South's thermostat being set to "hell."  You got to try popcorn and hot dogs for the first time.  (Sorry you ended up with a hippie mom who deprives you of these things)  The jump and look of terror after the first firework exploded was quickly replaced by you saying "Yea!" after every colorful burst.  Overall, it was a great success.