Today is Labor Day.
Wikipedia says it was created to be a "day off for the working citizens" of America.
Like many things, it is a good idea in theory. but I don't find it surprising that on a holiday called "Labor Day" that there is still a large amount of work involved.
Today, The Boss and I are heading off to her parents house for a barbecue. That means we have to pack up the cooler, throw the cooler and some chairs into the car, and make the two-hour trek to their house. I know that doesn't sound like a lot of work, but the true labor comes once we pull into their driveway. Once there, I'll spend the rest of the day working to remain patient and not run out of their house, screaming and pulling out my hair, into oncoming traffic.
Don't get me wrong, I love my in-laws. They are great people. But today? I'd much rather be sitting on my back porch with my feet up and drinking a beer. But I digress.
Happy Labor Day, everyone. Don't work too hard.
Monday, September 1, 2008
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13 Comments:
I feel your pain Badass...I truly do.
Two hours is a long way to travel anyway.
My poor husband endured years of "out-law" hell but we now have a truce - he doesn't visit my family (lucky sod!) and I don't visit his. Works like a dream.
Now, go fetch some more burgers! And smile:-)
Happy Labor Day!
Try living with your in-laws. Thats real fun!
Not everybody gets today off. That's what sucks the most. They should have a second Labor Day for everyone who has to work the other one, but all the banks and the post office and all that crap should be open.
I've been working like a dog all day cleaning up after my BBQ yesterday. I do believe that will be my last big party ever after the nightmares that other people's children caused.
Be glad all you have to do is drive a couple hours and sit in a lawn chair. Hop on over and read what I had to do in the last 24 hours.
I hope you guys had a great time!
We mostly cleaned and organized the house. It felt very laborious for Labor Day.
Labor Day is ironic in many, many ways. Working in retail for 15 years, it was rarely a day off for me!
Hope the trip was ok...and you had at least one beer.
My inlaws live 2 towns away. They show up all the time, unannounced and they are our "double date" on all outings. My husband could care less and loves hanging out with them. I've been caught unaware in my underwear on more than one occasion. We really need to get more friends.
I was almost born on labor day, which gives a whole new meaning to the term, I think.
I had company from about 9:00 am on Saturday through 5:30 pm on Monday. I'm finally taking a break now that I'm back to work...not.
So did you make it out alive?
Totally tagged you on my meme. :D
So, you blog on Labor Day but not the day after?
Scatterbrain: I'll have to see if The Boss would go for that idea.
Meg: If I lived with my in-laws, I'd probably become a drunk.
Heather: This was the first year that I've had Labor Day off in years. A second Labor Day does sound like a good idea... You may be on to something.
Lola: The day didn't turn out to be that bad. We left before it got too hairy.
Enthalpy Mama: A laborious Labor Day? How ironically appropriate.
Moonspun: You know what? I didn't get to drink a beer that day. I had a feeling that if I started, I wouldn't stop.
Cape Cod Gal: I'm pretty sure I would drop dead if my in-laws caught me in my underwear.
Miss Grace: Haha! That's great! Also, I'll check out the meme this afternoon. =)
Employee No 3699: Ugh. That sounds exhausting.
Sus: I did! We managed to escape around 4pm on Monday, by the skin of our teeth.
SWAX: I know it is strange. But, I offer no excuse.
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