Jack and Jill of America member and her daughter Recently, I have become keenly aware that good kids are created by accident. They become good because someone made a concerted effort to pour positive things into them--things like, honor, discipline and respect for others. These qualities are taught through lessons and by observation. For that reason, I have been actively considering how to give my children more examples of people who embody those qualities. Indeed, raising my children to become good people is my most important job.
A Peek Into the Life of a Working Mom: Independence Day
I have so many posts in my head and so little time to write them. I'll catch up soon. For now, I'm going to give an ode to one of my favorite holidays, "The 4th of July"!
I love the 4th of July because it tends to be warm, which leads to lots of fun. It's a great break from work, which is welcome by this working mom. We tend to be around our families. Tomorrow we are hosting a cookout, which is a great excuse to have great food and great drinks! (If you have any special 4th of July cocktail recipes send them to me!) Also, I am partial to festivals. Pittsburgh hosts the Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta every year that has lots of good food and free, family fun.
If that's not enough, who doesn't have fun when there are fireworks?! Even though we get our fair share of fireworks because of the generosity of the Pittsburgh Pirates, the ones on the 4th of July are special. Whenever I see fireworks they tend to punctuate fun-filled times and inspire romance...
The other reason I like this holiday is because there are no presents to buy. The sole purpose is F-U-N! Wait, I may need to re-visit my history lessons. I think I vaguely recall something about it being Independence Day. I may buy a flag or something... :-)
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