May Editor's Letter

A few years back I found myself at the grocery store on Mother’s Day. That’s not a bad thing. I am a creature of habit, and Sunday is my day to shop for the week’s groceries. As I walked by the lunch meat aisle, I saw the display of Lunchables. My personal theory on Lunchables is that they aren’t the healthiest lunch option out there—and those things are expensive! But my girls really love them. I stopped at the case and had the following conversation in my head:

“What chore do I really dislike?”

“Making school lunches.”

“What’s the best gift I could give myself for Mother’s Day?”

“Not having to make lunches for the last two weeks of school!”

So I loaded up the cart with Lunchables, and there was happiness all around! I was relieved of lunch duty, and my girls were thrilled with the treat. So each year, for Mother’s Day, I treat myself to not having to make lunches for the last two weeks of school. It sounds simple and silly, but to me it is a great gift. What’s the best (or worst) Mother’s Day gift you’ve ever received? How do you like to spend your special day? We have some fun articles on Mother’s Day throughout this issue.

However you choose to spend the occasion and treat yourself on Mother’s Day, enjoy every minute of it. Because, KC mamas, you deserve it!

Happy Mother’s Day!