Emmy has always been fascinated by fireworks. She loves the idea of them but hates them, they scare her silly.
She loves the colours but hates the bangs.
She is happy watching from a window.
For my nephew’s 18th birthday party my Brother and Sister-in-Law threw a fireworks party, I didn’t tell Emmy as she would have worried.
When it came time for sparklers she really wanted a go like Harry was however the fireworks were still being let off so she wouldn’t join in. Even when my brother promised to stop the fireworks so she could join in she refused and was trembling terrified. We ended up having to leave early as she as terrified of them and just clung to me frightened.
Ever since that party in November Harry has been asking for Fireworks and Sparklers. Infact it’s become a standing joke with him – whenever he wakes up he instantly says “Fireworks, me see Fireworks”, and when he goes to bed he stands at the window looking for the Fireworks.
He happily stood outside for the party and ohhhh and awwwww’ed at all the colours and the bangs.
We hadn’t gotten a chance to get some more Fireworks since then, even though we had promised. Paul however surprised the kids and brought some home with him when he finished work on New Years Eve.
He was very thoughtful and spent a long time choosing a small pack of ones for children – this meant they weren’t loud overbearing ones but nice gentle and quiet ones.
Both children were so excited – Emmy was wary and as soon as the first was lit asked to go inside to watch. We expected this and let her do what she was happy to do, she still enjoyed them but from the safety of indoors.
What we didn’t expect was for Harry to grab at me, pull himself up and bury his face into me.
He shouted to come inside and wouldn’t even watch from the window, he kept trying to drag me away to the other side of the room saying “me scared Mum, me scared” and “cuddle me Mum, cuddle me”. He didn’t really see any of the Fireworks this time around, poor little man.
Even now he won’t talk about them and if they are mentioned says he is scared.
How strange that the roles reversed so much in one night and the quiet ones scared him more than the big noisy ones.
Emmy did finally get her go with the sparklers though and she loved them – the joy on her face was fantastic and she is now asking for more.
Harry did have a turn with the sparklers before the Fireworks were lit however I has watching him too closely to take any pictures.
Although they weren’t outside for very long they enjoyed the sparklers and the only day we have had recently without rain.
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My girls love sparklers but I always get very nervous, even though they're 7 and 9 now!
I love sparklers although very nervous when small people have them
oooh I love sparklers they are so well sparkly
I used to love them but became vary when we got cats – Lily loves them, Fluffy hates and whenever they go up he's shaking like a leaf 😉
You can never predict with children! My son isn't too keen on them either. I am hoping he will grow to like them as he grows older.
What a role reversal! At least both of them now like some kind of fireworks 😉 They can be loud and scary at times though, especially for little ears. The sparklers look like lots of fun!
I was scared with Fireworks for a long time. Both the boys are OK with sparklers, but I am very wary!
It's such a shame that both Emmy and Harry were so put off by the fireworks. It can be difficult to gauge with children what the actual problem is. It's great that they both got to have a go on sparklers at least, Emmy looks really pleased having one in her hand. Thanks for linking up with Country Kids.
We don't do sparkles or fireworks. Pets are scared so it is a big no go for us… All I am left with is a nice fireworks show on TV 🙂
As an adult, even I am scared of sparklers, I tend to stay clear of them x
Glad they enjoyed them and the rain stayed away
Sparklers are such simple things but can bring lots of joy. She looks like she is having a great time there.
I put sparklers on top of our Christmas pudding this year, special cake ones. Glad you had fun
Isn't it strange how the roles reversed … hope the sparklers and fireworks are better for Harry this year x
Fireworks can be scary can't they – I can't say I like the bangs even now! How strange that Harry was frightened of them now!
I understand this totally! I always loved sparklers, and love watching fireworks, but I still hate the bangs. That's never left me (and I'm no longer under a child, you'll be surprised to know!)
I remember both loving and hating fireworks simultaneously as a kid!
My two used to love them but my eldest took ages to hold one. Glad you had fun xxx
I love sparklers, but both of my two are nonplussed by them, I always end up holding theirs while they wander off – not that I mind, sparklers are ace!!
I am glad Emmy loved them, I was always a bit of a wuss about Sparklers as a child x
Sparklers scare me but I do love them and have great memories of them as a child. I wish more fireworks were bangless…it's all the colours which is the nicest thing.
I haven't been brave enough to let my two have a go with sparklers, Emmy looks like she is having a good time.