Where We Take Our Mardi Gras Seriously

Not every Mardi Gras parade happens on the streets of South Louisiana. As it turns out, the sidewalks of a preschool on a chilly Tuesday will do just fine.

And on years that we don't make it one state over, I'm grateful for Texas carnival fun where little parade-goers can learn the art of waving arms and catching beads.

And kids that learn the art of a well-decorated float.

I'm thankful to be from a land where "Baby's 1st Parade" should be part of the baby book. 

 I'm grateful for the ways in which little cowboys learn to save a special bead for their Momma.