I say it every year but the 4th of July is by far my favorite holiday.
You get to eat all of your favorite foods - and instead of spending the day in the kitchen cooking them you can slap them on an open fire and eat them standing up.
This is even sweeter now that I've become a parent and the holiday joy I remember from my childhood has been replaced by the chores of adulthood.
You don't have to get dressed up for the 4th of July - in fact you're encouraged to celebrate it half naked.
You don't have to buy anyone presents! And since it's not a family holiday you're not required to schlep anywhere you don't want to and - even better - you don't have to entertain.
The celebration itself is all pomp and circumstance and patriotism and fun with bonfires and fireworks and 1812 overtures!
And you get to stay up past your bedtime!
So I hope you'll excuse me if I neglect to post on Monday - and maybe even Tuesday! (Hangovers happen)
I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Happy 4th! You forgot the best part though- it is the holiday where they don't mind blowing things up. People really frown on that at Christmas.
Posted by: Tova | July 01, 2011 at 03:02 PM
Have a happy 4th dearie! :D
Posted by: Jaimie | July 01, 2011 at 06:46 PM
Happy 4th! Enjoy those fireworks! :D
Posted by: Brenda | July 03, 2011 at 12:18 PM
This is even sweeter now that I've become a parent and the holiday joy I remember from my childhood has been replaced by the chores of adulthood.
Posted by: bike clothes | July 03, 2011 at 11:37 PM