A Parent's Busiest Time of Year
As School Nears an End, We Kick Into High Gear
May is the busiest month of the year for parents of school-age kids.
Things are crazy in May.
As it gets closer to the end of the school year, my list of things to do is growing to ridiculous proportions. There are the kids' end-of-year school projects and finals, both of which I feel compelled to help with. Spring sports are in high gear, and every club, group and team is having an end-of-year banquet. And before you know it, we'll be scrambling around for teacher gifts to send in on the last day.
I've decided this year to pick up a few gift cards for teachers to have on hand. I can quickly write a name on them, wrap a ribbon around them and send them to worthy recipients as I think of it - most likely at the last minute.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by the craziness of May, remember, in another month you'll be celebrating the last day of school, packing your last lunch, quizzing your child on his last spelling quiz and checking your last backpack for the year.
Suite 101's Stay-at-Home Parents page has lots of ideas for you for summer. When you can stop to catch your breath, check out our take on summer camp, how to have the best summer, Car Trips With Kids, ideas for outdoor games, and how to have a summer camp at home.
But first, let's get through May!
