Labor Day...

DAY 173~

Today to Celebrate Labor day, the kids and I went to a Parade with a friend and her boys. We had a great time. I really appreciated our friend for inviting us, and then bringing drinks, and snacks also! Plus we ended up with lots of candy that the ones in the parade were giving out. We also go to see my friend son in the Parade for JROTC, the kids really enjoyed saying that they knew someone in the parade.

When the parade was over I followed my friend to the park. It took forever because traffic was really bad. Not nearly as bad as last night. But, a lot of people were trying to get from the parade to the park. They had vendors and such set up at the park, but the kids and I had no money to spend, so we spent time walking around, and they played at the playground. Then it was time to go.

The kids and I then came home and ate a late lunch. I ended up taking a nap as they watched cartoons, I was right on the couch. I started not feeling so well, and I need to fight it, I can't afford to get sick. When I woke up it was dinner time, we had breakfast for dinner tonight.

The kids are in bed after our bedtime routine, and my homework is complete for the night. It's time for me to head to bed.

Before I go, fun facts about Labor Day, from Wikipedia:

The form for the celebration of Labor Day was outlined in the first proposal of the holiday: A street parade to exhibit to the public "the strength and esprit de corps of the trade and labor organizations," followed by a festival for the workers and their families. This became the pattern for Labor Day celebrations. Speeches by prominent men and women were introduced later, as more emphasis was placed upon the economic and civil significance of the holiday. Still later, by a resolution of the American Federation of Labor convention of 1909, the Sunday preceding Labor Day was adopted as Labor Sunday and dedicated to the spiritual and educational aspects of the labor movement.

Traditionally, Labor Day is celebrated by most Americans as the symbolic end of the summer. The holiday is often regarded as a day of rest and parties. Speeches or political demonstrations are more low-key than May 1 Labor Day celebrations in most countries, although events held by labor organizations often feature political themes and appearances by candidates for office, especially in election years. Forms of celebration include picnics, barbecues, fireworks displays, water sports, and public art events. Families with school-age children take it as the last chance to travel before the end of summer recess. Similarly, some teenagers and young adults view it as the last weekend for parties before returning to school, although school starting times now vary.

In U.S. sports, Labor Day marks the beginning of the NFL and college football seasons. NCAA teams usually play their first games the week before Labor Day, with the NFL traditionally playing their first game the Thursday following Labor Day. The Southern 500 NASCAR auto race was held that day from 1950 to 1983 in Darlington, South Carolina. At Indianapolis, the National Hot Rod Association hold their finals to the U.S. Nationals drag race.