Five Friday Faves - 5.30
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Happy Friday! And happy almost end of May!
Post Memorial Day means it kind of feels like it should be summer, but it doesn't really feel that way yet here.
It's been a hard week, with lots of big feelings from my big kid. We've had a relatively smooth few months, which was such a treat, so these big fits have felt even more out of place.
Having never really been through "end of a school year" season before, I didn't know what to expect. I'm beginning to realize this May overstimulation isn't just real for parents—it's incredibly real for our kids too.
For the last 26 days of school, the Kindergarteners have a different themed day for each letter of the alphabet—from Animal Day to Zoom Day. (What a blessing.) Some themes are sweet, like "Kindness Day," but others are "Job Day" where you need to dress up like your future career - a full time job to remember.
On top of the ABC Countdown, this week was also spirit week for the whole school. Try making Luau Day work with Crayon Day (Kindergarteners wear yellow) and see how well that computes. Spoiler: it doesn't.
After today's epic meltdown, I finally started putting it all together. I'm working on resetting my expectations for the next few weeks. Change is hard. The school year provides predictability, and summer with all its camps can really wrench up a kid's whole system.
Here's what I'm reminding myself: My kid isn't being difficult—they're being human. Their little nervous system is processing the end of one season and the anxiety of what comes next, all while being asked to wear yellow AND pretend to be in Hawaii.
So I'm giving us both permission to lower the bar. Maybe we skip a theme day. Maybe bedtime gets pushed back for extra snuggles and a long chat about what they’re stressing about. Maybe I stop trying to make it all work perfectly and just focus on helping us all get through this transition with a little more grace.
I'm curious—how are you (and your kids) handling the end-of-school-year chaos? Are you seeing the overstimulation too, or is it just us over here drowning in themed days and big feelings?
Anyways, no favorites today, but here are some past favorites to check out:
What’s for Dinner?
Monday - MDW Cookout with friends
Tuesday - Brats and Fries - We were off Brats for a while, just didn’t make them enough, and now that it’s warmer, ready for this!
Wednesday - Cold Oatmeal from the morning before tennis (just keeping it real)
Thursday - Peanutty Pork and Brussels by Caro Chambers
More A Day In Her Life:
ICYMI - This week’s chat with Minni Marwaha was really fun. Minni is the founder of Deebo, and is on a mission to bring more medical devices into the home to empower parents. I loved hearing about her days and know you will to, from what they’ve chosen to outsource, to her obsession with entrepreneurship right now. She’s a force, so listen in!
One Year Ago - A Day In Her Life with Yennie Solheim - Yennie shares her days as a single mom in San Francisco working at a gaming company! Listening to her full days and how she sets herself up for success during her commute was really fascinating. I loved chatting with Yennie! Check out Yennie’s substack if you haven’t!
Two Years Ago - A Day In Her Life with Claire Wiley - Claire and I were reminiscing, unsure how this was 2 years ago already! I loved hearing from Claire about gardening, her days with her daughter at home, and getting settled in a new area. Such a fun chat! Check out Claire’s Stitch Needlepoint Club on Substack if you haven’t!
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