Do you have the Labor Day blues?

Labor Day always gives me mixed feelings. What about you? On one hand, it is always great to have a day off from work (particularly a Monday). However, I’ve always felt a twinge of sadness on this day as it signals the end of summer for me.

Don’t get me wrong, fall is great. I love football, apple cider and not sweating off my makeup every time I go outside. But the end of summer always seems to bring on regret. Did I make the most of the summer months? Did I get outside enough? Why am I not tan?

I always feel this pressure to have the #bestsummerever. I’m not sure why, but I don’t think I’m alone. Do you feel this way too?

I think that people going through a divorce can feel a unique push to make the summer months the greatest for their kids. I’m not sure if it’s competition with the other parent or feeling guilty about the separation. Maybe it’s a mixture of both. However, many divorced parents feel the need to pack in fun and memories into every nook and cranny of summer. Remember, your children just want to spend time with you. It can be as simple as reading a book or playing in the backyard. Don’t feel the need to go overboard, especially if money is an issue.

We have to remember there is always going to be another summer. We shouldn’t be filled with regret of what we didn’t do. Rather, I think we need to think of those activities as opportunities for things to look forward to for next summer!

Why do we celebrate Labor Day anyways?

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So after I changed my mindset about the end of summer, I realized that I don’t actually know a lot about this holiday. So I did some research. The first Labor Day was celebrated in 1882 in New York City. Did you know that? The purpose of Labor Day is to celebrate workers (i.e. laborers). What better way to celebrate work than with a day off? Other countries celebrate Labor Day as well, though often in a different month.

I hope that you have a wonderful Labor Day! What are you doing to mark this holiday? Let me know in the comments!

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