Today is April Fool's Day. I was wondering why April 1 is April Fool's Day. Why is it the day to play jokes on the unsuspecting or forgetful fool?
Well, here is what I found out. As the story goes, back in 1582, Charles IX of France, decided to reform the calendar. Switching to the Gregorian Calendar meant that the new New Year's Day would be January 1, instead of the current days March 25 - April 1. Why they needed eight days for the new year is beyond me, but that's the way it was. News traveled slowly back in the good ol' days, and some people didn't know of the change for years. However, there were others who didn't like the change and tried to keep April 1 as New Year's Day. Obviously, they lost that war. Those who refused to conform were invited to parties that didn't exist, and had other practical jokes played upon them. In short, they became "the fools". I feel for those people.
I wake up every April Fool's Day, determined not to be made a fool of. I remind myself constantly for the first hour or two of the day to be "on guard" of the evil ones (namely, Hubby, Daughter and both Sons - whether or not they all live here is irrelevant!) But, of course, they never try anything within the first two hours of the day...and I let my guard down, think good things about them, and eventually forget what day it is.
And, that is when they strike. Never anything earth-shattering. Just a little piece of "gossip" here, or a "speeding ticket" there, or something like that. They non-chalantly toss out the bait, reel me in ever-so-gently, then BAM! Knock me over the head with it.
You'd think after all these years I'd get a clue and start remembering. But, alas, my blog isn't called "Things I'll Forget by Tomorrow" just because I think it's a catchy title.
I may get a reprieve this year. Hubby and I are on our way to spend some time with our Sweetie Pie. I am sure he will be so distracted by this, that he will forget to fool me. Unfortunately, I still have three kids to worry about.
I will be on guard,I will be on guard, I will be on guard, I will be on guard, I will be on guard.....
(This has been a pre-scheduled post. I am currently spending time with my granddaughter and spoiling her as much as possible. If I'm slow in responding to your comments, now you know the reason!)
