FOURTH OF JULY

I love July 4th. I love everything about it! In fact, it is one of my absolute favorite holidays. First off, it is in the summer, so clothing is minimal. Shorts, bathing suit, jeans, tee shirts – whatever – anything is acceptable. Secondly, the food associated with July 4th does not take days to prepare and require a degree in Home Economics. No one gets special attention for their secret dressing recipe. Come on! It’s hamburgers, hot dogs and ice cream. I can slice tomatoes just as well as the next guy. Finally, there’s no mess followed by a long nap.

The only thing that takes longer than cooking the Thanksgiving / Christmas meals is washing the dishes afterwards. Not on the 4th of July – throw those patties and wienies on the grill – toss them over to a paper plate and you’re done! No need for a nap either, you’re not tired, you really haven’t done anything. So let’s go jump in the lake and float around on an air raft or go tubing or something other than nap!

This year we are adding a “moon walk / bounce house” to our celebration along with the Slip-N-Slide and Piñata. Then we will finish off the day-long affair with about $400 in fireworks for the kids. I can’t wait. All I need is a grandchild to make it a perfect holiday.