Preparing for the Fourth of July

Is the summer slipping away or is it just me? I can't believe that the Fourth of July is upon us. It seems like the kids just got out of school. I love the Fourth of July. I love Summer weather. I love BBQ's. I love getting together with friends, family and neighbors. I'm also a bit patriotic. Fireworks are also just amazing to watch; I still ooh and ah. However, not everyone may ooh and ah this year if you have newly placed foster or adopted children in your family. Family get-togethers may be a bit much for some kids and the fireworks are a bit loud. It may be in your child's and your family's favor to prepare your new brood before setting out this Fourth.