My Mom so lied to me….I looked up “Labor Day” in Wikipedia….it isn’t a day set aside to make sure everyone labors! To think of the countless extra chores I’ve done on Labor Day over the years. Actually... I’ve known for many a years what Labor Day is about, but it is true that my Mom would get us up to “labor” on some of the chores that needed to get done but then would always tell us if we got them done by “X” time we would go spend the afternoon at the beach. I can remember the beaches being crowded and thinking, “boy, a lot of people must have done a good job with their chores”.
Even now on Labor Day I can hear my mothers voice saying, “It’s Labor Day…let’s start laboring.” I still today I feel the need to get up and do a chore to start the day. All kidding aside, I am grateful for a Mother that taught me how to work. That it’s good to play and have fun but it’s important to get your chores done. May everyone enjoy their day and hey…do a few extra chores in the morning…it makes relaxing in the afternoon with family and friends feel even better!
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