May Editor's Letter

We’ve made it! The end of school is in sight, and those lazy, hazy days of summer will soon arrive! But in order to get to the start of summer, we first must endure the craziness that is the month of May. Wendy Connelly has put together some terrific advice on the A to Zs of wrapping up the school year, and, below, find my A to Zs of surviving the month of May.

Attitude: Be sure to bring a positive one along to all of the year-end events! Breakfast: Although May is hectic, take time out to start your day with my favorite meal. Caffeine: To help you stay alert! Daylight: With more of it, take a walk in the evening to recharge. Enough: Sometimes it’s okay to say “No” to certain events. You don’t have to attend EVERY graduation party! Friends: Lean on them to help carpool and manage all you have to do. Go Out with a Bang: Plan a fun end-of-the-year event, either for just your kids or the whole class. Help: Lend a hand to a friend who has a lot going on. Ice Cream: Take a break and enjoy a sweet treat! Juggling: It’s what we all learn to do with all of the May events on our calendar. Keep a List: A daily checklist helps ensure you send what’s needed to school and remember to show up for the band concert. Laugh: While you think to yourself “When did May become the new December?” Moms: Celebrate yourself on Mother’s Day! Number: Create a countdown to the end of the school year. Organize: Sit down at the beginning of the month and plan out your days. You’ll be glad you did. Peace & Quiet: When you get a minute or two, enjoy! Recharge: Spend 5 minutes each day recharging your batteries. Songs: Crank up the tunes when you feel your energy start to wane. Teachers: Remember to thank them for all of their hard work this year. Unplug: It’s okay to turn off the phone and not answer that call. View: Be sure to read all of those notes kids bring home. One is sure to have the date of an important meeting. Water: Staying hydrated will help keep you on your game. eXcited: Get pumped for summer (it’s my fave!).  YOLO: Look at me, being all current! Since you only live once, may as well enjoy it! Zzzzs: Once May is over, catch up on some much needed sleep.

And, just to whet your whistle, read the “5 Rules to Break this Summer” article. Then, in our June issue, you’ll find a Summer Fun Guide along with an interesting look at club sports and of course, a nod to all dads in honor of Father’s Day.

Good luck wrapping up the school year and welcoming summer!