1. Maycember has come to an end. This entire month was a blur of events, both at work and in my personal life. There were numerous end-of-the-school-year events, including Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, Field Day, and class celebrations. We also celebrated Michael's birthday and Mother's Day.
2. I'm still shocked that Michael is now 15! 15! In just 3 years, he will be a legal adult, and I am not even ready to think about that. I'm so honored that I'm his mother. He's an absolute joy, and it's been amazing watching him grow.
3. May was the month for trying new restaurants. John and I went to have breakfast at First Watch and absolutely loved it. It may just be our new go-to spot for breakfast and brunch. I also checked out FruiTea Bubbles Café, a shop that sells teas and juices. Just yesterday, I went to the grand opening of Jars by Fabio Viviani. It was only after I got home with some treats that I discovered Fabio Viviani is a well-known chef and restaurateur who appeared on Bravo's Top Chef.
4. Once summer break officially started, I honestly didn't want to do anything until June. Every year, when school (and work) ends, I simply want to rest and do nothing for about a week or so. This was a wild school/work year for me, and I needed at least a week or so to decompress and relax.
5. My main home project this summer will be to declutter our closets. Every season, I do this, but there are a few more closets that absolutely need to be organized. I already have boxes ready, so all I need to do is just try to tackle one closet a day. I plan to sell and donate as much as possible.
6. In an attempt to limit the boys' screen time during summer break, I'm hoping we'll get to visit lots of new-to-us places while also revisiting some of our favorite spots. Today, we visited the Atlanta History Center for the first time and really enjoyed it. I was amazed at how large the place was. There were so many exhibits. Raphael absolutely enjoyed the Goizueta Children's Experience. I thought it was such a cool exhibit. The Swan House is also an interesting place to visit. It's a stunning historic mansion. We'll have to go back to check out some of the other exhibits.
7. A reminder: Be sure to check out your local library's resources. My local library system offers passes to parks and museums (and so much more). We actually decided to use one to visit the Atlanta History Center. This is such an excellent resource for families who homeschool as well.
8. I'm still reading books on my DNFY list, and I'm also still reading quite a few books I've received from NetGalley. One of the books I'm currently reading is Dear Writer by Maggie Smith, and I've been enjoying it. I'm also reading a couple of poetry collections and a few romance novels. Summer reading is in full force right now.
9. This last week of May has been incredibly eventful. Honestly, it was a rough week, but there were still some wonderful moments. And for that I am grateful.
10. May, you were a whirlwind, but I'm so grateful for all the fun my family and I had. I'm so excited to get started on our summer traditions and work on crossing off things on my summer bucket list. June, may you be a more peaceful yet fun month. I have high hopes for you.
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