The Fourth of Jee-lye has come and gone ...

It was a day of massive yard work, laundry, getting ready for visitors ("When will our guests arrive?" asked polite Mr. Eddie), grilling, fireworks and not enough sleep.

But it was a good day. We bought $20 worth of safe and sane fireworks, which our boys appreciated -- until they saw the raging warheads our neighbors bought.

"I want some that go up!" Chas said, miming the flight of a rocket.

Of course he does. He is almost 4 and a half, after all.