Major Havoc’s second grade social studies/history text has a long section on National Holidays. Yesterday, after reviewing Washington’s and Lincoln’s birthdays, Memorial Day, Flag Day, and Independence Day, we started to read about Labor Day.
“Labor Day…” the Major said, his brow furrowed. “What’s Labor Day?”
“Labor Day is an important day,” I explained. “On Labor Day, all the pregnant women in the world go into labor and deliver their babies. It’s the groan heard throughout the universe.”
“PUUUUUUUSH!” I added through puffed cheeks and bulging eyes.
Major Havoc sat perfectly still with a smile frozen on his face, while General Mayhem dropped his pencil and burst into laughter.
“Daaaaad!” he laughed. “You never stop, do you?”
The Major looked back-and-forth between the General and me. “You’re kidding, right?”
“Yes, I’m kidding,” I assured him.
Whoever said that history has to be dull?
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Tuesday, May 18, 2010
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