May Editor's Letter

I wrote a few years back that May has become the new December, and this year, is that ever true in the Sarver home! With teacher appreciation week to start the month, a long-awaited anniversary trip to conclude the month and the end of the school year and a graduation in between—my head is spinning! Then throw in Mother’s Day, a couple of birthdays and everyday life just to round out the craziness. How about you? Does the thought of busy days in May make your head spin?

To help you get through these crazy days of May, we’ve got some terrific articles in this issue. For the end of the school year, check out “A to Z of Wrapping Up the School Year”. My best end-of-the-year tip: When kids come home with all that stuff that’s been in their desks or lockers, go through it all right away. Save any supplies that can be reused for next year, stick a few items in their memory boxes and get rid of the rest. My girls aren’t in the door five minutes before I’m going through the mountain of junk! 

Let’s not allow the busyness to get in the way of remembering that important day in May when we pause to focus on moms! My husband gave me a card recently that read, “A beautiful family, a comfortable home and a wonderful woman at the heart of it all.” That sums up perfectly a mom’s role: She is the heart of the home. Be sure to tell your mom how much she means to you, and be sure to enjoy being spoiled on your special day, moms!

Last month, the Parenting Media Association (PMA) held its annual awards ceremony. We are so excited to announce that KC Parent and KCParent.com won 8 awards! See details here. 

Happy Mother’s Day, end of school and all things in between, Kansas City!