After a long, cold winter and rainy, also cold spring, this Memorial Day weekend is a gift to NJ and beyond. Memorial Day is, first and foremost, a day to consciously consider our freedom and thank with all our hearts the brave men and women who defended it.
I’m fortunate to have my kids this long weekend. What does that reality look like when you have older children? It means one boy is down the shore, one is golfing, and one is at the gym. In other words, I had some time to myself this Memorial Day weekend Saturday.
I wonder if other single parents feel the same way about this…I don’t mind spending time alone, a home base for boys who come and go. But, I don’t love being alone when it’s not my parenting time. Just having my kids floating around this weekend makes me happy.
During some of my solo time today, I took a walk through town. I’m so proud and thankful to be raising my boys in this small town that remembers and honors those who fought for our freedom. I passed by our Memorial Park, right in the center of town. The red, white, and “blue” petunias are planted in perfect rows, new, vulnerable, yet growing…just waiting to show off on July 4th!
In fact, everywhere I looked, flags were flapping and flying, ready for this Monday’s parade.
Welcome summer, my favorite season. And don’t forget that after Monday, it’ll be legal to wear white pants!
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