It’s Labor Day today. On Labor Day we aren’t supposed to labor at all. It’s time to slack off as a tribute to the last day of summer and the beginning of a busy fall. As Alannis Morissette would say, “And isn’t it ironic? Don’t you think?” It really should be National Lay-Around-And-Do-Nothing Day or something like that or even No-Labor Day. Even though it has been years since I personally went to school, thank God, I can’t help getting excited on Labor Day. It’s as if everyone is on the verge of a new beginning with a new backpack and a new lunchbox. And don’t forget the new shoes, too!
Sam is devastated that the summer is almost over. Must admit I’m a little sad, too. Today he just wants to stay home to make the time go slower. And this is coming from the boy who had an awesome school year last year and has complained about being bored this summer. Go figure. Whenever the topic of school does come up, he says gravely, “Can we just not talk about it?” Well, boy, it’s coming whether you like it or not!
But we did have a great summer, eating ice cream (quickly before it melts),
And Daddy Mac and I managed to get out and have a good time….
