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Share 4 Somethings

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Hello and happy Saturday!

I wasn’t sure if I would have time to write this post, but as I got out of school and started thinking about Memorial Day weekend, I figured I could modify the Share 4 Somethings format for Memorial Day.

So, I’m linking up with Jennifer to share four (some) things I think of once it’s Memorial Day weekend.

1. Remember and Honor

Of course, first and foremost, we need to remember those who gave up their lives for our freedoms. I know some are even sensitive to hearing “happy” Memorial Day which I can understand. Those who are willing to sacrifice their safety and lives in honor of our country should never be forgotten.

2. School’s Out…

…or almost out for the summer.

I swear. I feel like we are the last district to be out around here. We still have two more days, and I have a teacher work day. Actually, we received an email this week about Friday (5/31) being another work day due to a snow day we have to make up. The kids don’t have to make it up, but we do. They are letting us “flex” that time using hours outside of the school day, so at least we don’t have to come that day as long as we turn in the form.

As a general rule, I just think school should be in session after Labor Day and out by Memorial Day. By mid-May we are all over the school year…students, parents, and the teachers.

3. Sales

There are usually lots of good Memorial Day sales.

Among other sales…

  • Target has 30% off women’s, kids’ and men’s clothing and swim, and 30% off sandals. We picked up a couple of swimsuits for Hadley. ‘Tis the season! They also have up to 50% off patio, garden furniture and accessories and other deals.
  • Old Navy has 50% off almost everything!
  • Walmart has “rollback” prices on laptops, grills, pools and more!
  • Aerie has 30-70% off almost everything!
  • Home Depot: Up to 55% off select online outdoor furniture, up to 25% off select storage and organization items, and other great deals.

4. Pool Opens

Memorial Day weekend means the pool opens up. Our pool always opens a few days before Memorial Day weekend. Our pool opened on Wednesday, and Hadley is 3 for 3 in pool attendance this week…even with overcast skies and cooler temps on Wednesday and Thursday. When I text her to ask when she’s coming home, I get a lot of “#poolislife” responses. haha

Hopefully I will make it there sometime soon!

Anyway, I hope your weekend is off to a great start.

I don’t think I will have a post on Monday, but I hope to share the books I read in May on Tuesday.

Take care,

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  1. I think it is so neat that so many neighborhoods down south have community pools; we don’t have those up north– or if we do they are very, very far and few between. I think I would have spent most days there afterschool too! I was 16 before my family put in a pool and I spent every day all summer long lounging around in our pool reading books or having friends over. I think out of the 6 of us I used that pool the most.

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  2. Great idea to adapt Share 4! I am sorry you are out so late! I can’t believe that about Friday! I feel like we are usually going later than you! Can hadley ride her bike or walk to the pool? I love that she is 3 for 3!

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      2. Yes last summer was a big one for being old enough to be at the pool without a parent. I found that I didn’t go as much…but I do enjoy going when I can.

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  3. You know we go to school until June 30, right?! Hah, it’s always been that way in Canada. And we usually start the Tuesday after Labour Day.

    I love swimming, we have a couple of public pools that we like to go to, but that pool club seems like much more fun! Enjoy your days there this summer.

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    1. I guess it’s what you are used to. I always take note when I hear the East coast people talk about last day of school in mid June. Stops me in my tracks 😆 I can’t wait to get to the pool but I have to get through this week first I think.

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  5. Hooray for the pool being open – it is truly summer! No one at our house heading to the pool these years…but just the sounds and the excitement bring back so many great memories!!

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