“Ms. Carey, do you know how there is Mother’s Day and Father’s Day? In our house, we have Kids’ Day,” one of my first graders shared recently.
Genius I thought. Why isn’t there a Hallmark holiday like Kids’ Day?
We know all of the ways that this last year has been hard on adults.
Kids’ lives have also been turned upside down.
Kids have missed friends and family
birthday parties, sporting events, and celebrations
proms
graduations
dance recitals…
Kids’ have missed a typical school year
Every day routines
Seeing their friends’ smile
Hugging people outside of their home.
Kids have missed playdates and carpools
Playgrounds and public swimming pools
A year’s worth of recess.
I’ve marveled at kids’ attitude during this pandemic.
I’ve been amazed by all the ways kids have adapted…
with love and grace.
Kids are remarkable.
So, today,
one year later,
I’ll be celebrating every kid I see.
Happy Kids’ Day!
Where There's Joy 
Yes! That’s exactly who we should celebrate! Love how wise your first grader is! His question leads to a holiday and a celebration!!
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I used to ask my mom when I was a kid why we didn’t celebrate kids’ day. She always told me that every day is kids’ day. I agree—until this year. You’re so right, they have lost so much. I love the idea of honoring our most resilient little humans with a Kids’ Day!
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The kids in this house have been celebrating every event big and small that returns. Today we heard prom is happening! Yes, happy kids day!
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Our kids have been champions and should be celebrated. Yes today is their day!
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Here’s to kids! Today and every day!
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Tue. I think that in Japan they do have a holiday called Kids Day (or something like that). It’s true that this year has been a year when everyone has had to make huge sacrifices and adaptations.
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Appreciate this! Such a sweet sentiment, and you are so, so right. The kids have managed despite it all. Celebrating them far and wide. XX
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The kids have been so resilient and should be celebrated. 💙
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This is just the recollection of our faithful time that we should take to heart. Celebrate kids’ day. As the kids return to school in a couple of weeks, I hope we will celebrate kids’ day.
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Shout out for kids! They have taught me so much this year.
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Yes to this post and to all of the comments too. Hooray for Kids day! I love when a post starts from the genius of kids. Thanks Jess!
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Absolutely! Kids are so worth celebrating…every single day!
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I love this! This weekend we watched “yes day” on Netflix. It was cute & silly & just what we needed. Kids day makes me think of this – because we all need a little celebration right now.
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