Tuesday, June 2, 2009

June 25th

I really enjoy reading the blogs of friends and family. And I try hard not to be covetous of the gifts you receive or the wonderful vacations you go on or the delicious meals you make. And I have been pretty successful. Until now.

I am truly happy for all of you who have children that are off school for the summer. I am. But does everyone have to talk about it on their blogs? And mention all you are doing with your schoolless children? Accompanied by photos of your children—making it obvious they are home and not at school? Just so you know, there are mothers out there that do not have their children out of school yet. And I would be one of them. As near as I can tell, I am the only one. And it is not even like we have a day or two or seven left. We have four weeks. No I am not kidding. I wish I was.

Welcome to Massachusetts. Where they pay policeman large amounts of overtime to direct traffic around a construction zone. And where they keep your children in school until it nears Independence Day. Brings new meaning to that particular holiday eh?