August Editor's Letter
It’s August, and you know what that means: time for back to school! This is not my favorite time of year—I enjoy having the girls home during the summer and like having a relaxed schedule. But I’m especially dreading it this year as my older will be a senior in high school. What?!? And even though just thinking about it gets me a bit choked up, I’m going to do my best to look on the bright side and see it for what it is, the completion of one chapter, but also the start of another. Not only will I have a senior, but my younger will be a freshman—so we’ve officially said goodbye to elementary and middle school! What about you? Are you dreading the start of school or counting down the days in sweet anticipation? Either way, we’ve got you covered with our 16-page Back-to-School Guide.
Do you find yourself low on energy? I know, I know, I’m preaching to the choir. Being a parent takes all sorts of energy—physical, emotional and mental—and sometimes (okay, a lot of times) we are just plain worn out. Taking care of ourselves is important so we can, in turn, take care of our kids. Check out Sarah Lyon’s tips.
I would be remiss if I let this month pass without making mention of a big milestone my family is marking. Aug. 13 brings the 20th anniversary of my brother’s heart transplant. While it’s cause for celebration for our family, the date is a somber anniversary for the donor family. We are so, so thankful and grateful to that family for sharing their loved one with us. To all donors and donor families, a very heartfelt and sincere thank you! And, to my brother: Here’s to another 20 years of good health!
Enjoy August and back-to-school season in your home!