One thing that has always disturbed me is the fact that Labor Day is a national holiday, whereas Memorial Day is not. Personally, I feel it would be more respectful to have Memorial Day as a day of celebration, mourning, and remembrance of family members who dedicated their lives to our great nation.
I recall as a little girl that my parents had us honor servicemen nationwide by sitting quietly for an hour as a sign of respect. Visits were also made to the Dannemora cemetery to honor these individuals.
My weekend has gotten started by celebrating Malachi (my grandson’s) first birthday. It entailed putting up a pool which almost caused me to throw my back out. (I had previously strained it during the move to the new house. OUCH!) Nothing that a good soak in epsom salts wouldn’t take care of. Despite the threat of raindrops and a few threatening dark clouds, we we able to “go swimming” as previously planned.
I think I got the better end of the deal! My daughter did all the cooking and baking. I got to sit in my camping chair and watch my two granddaughters go down the kiddie slide along with Alex who is a new girl friend living next door. My daughter got the privilege of anointing Malachi into the pool. He was not in a celebrating mood, believe me!
We adjourned to the house and while the kids tore through bbq and the fixings, they watched “March of the Penquins”. What an excellent movie for the family. I have watched it several times, and always enjoy the movie narrated along by Morgan Freeman. After the girls got antsy from sitting watching the movie, with Mom’s permission they went back to Alex’s house to play on the swing set and in the back yard. (Yeah, mine still has alot of dirt…wait till you read the lawnmower story…would be great for a late night comedy affair).
So while Alyssa and Alex played outside, Skye and Malachi got naptime. Grandma too.
Today being Sunday, after some spirituality, I intend to start planting some seeds for my new garden. Sunday always goes fast for me. This is the start of my work week. Being a graveyard shift worker, I need to be in bed by 3:oo pm to get ample sleep for the start of my shift which is at 11:00 pm.
I am sending out blessings to you and your families. Have an enjoyable and safe Memorial Weekend.
Melissa
