You have to be careful with your pronunciation on this one. I was describing it to my colleagues in a virtual meeting the other week, and people were like, “What is it called….??” (For context: I work in the field of community mental health for children.) Turns out it sounds a heck of a lot like, “Happy Meth Day.” But we all laughed and I did not get reported to Child Protective Services, so it’s all good.
It is a dream of a holiday guys, and I am indebted to my friend Jen for the idea. I sometimes wonder if she might have been a little concerned about my frantic place of holiday making and felt the need to look out for me and slow me down a little. She’s an Enneagram 2, so it would fit. Whatever her purpose, it is much appreciated. It is also so popular with our kids that we actually pulled a Meh Day a couple of times last year.
This is a holiday for the “meh” feeling we all get sometimes when we just feel like doing absolutely nothing. When we need a break from responsibility and productivity. But enough with the preamble. Here’s how you celebrate it.
- Buy a gallon of milk, a box of everyone’s favorite breakfast cereal, and some frozen pizzas.
- Everyone stays in their pajamas all day.
- Everyone gets unlimited screen time for the day.
- Everyone feeds themselves and puts themselves to bed.
Brilliant, eh? We thought so. Thanks, Jen! And Happy Meh Day to you and yours! This week, or whenever you need it.