Momoir Chapter 9: The Minute Summer Ended

A Treatise on Family Fun

The summer ends at exactly 6:00 p.m. on Labor Day.

That’s when the outdoor pool closes.

We were at the pool frequently at the beginning of the summer – swimsuits, snacks, and one-of-two sandals all over the place. We did swim lessons, and the big slide, and general afternoon lay-about-ing. It was all very summery.

Then, in the middle of July, we all got si…