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Off And Running!

May is a time when everyone seems replenished, happy and energetic...Everyone that is -- But.......

    May is "sort of"  a bittersweet month for me here at the Holloway house.... I love the sounds, smells and signs of Spring and early Summer. May is a huge celebration month for us, with first communions, confirmations, birthdays, luncheons and of course Mother's Day. May is a time when the days get longer and warmer. The nights of May are filled with searches for fireflies  and sleep is more sound. The month of May "school-wise" is notoriously known for fun filled activities, luncheons, the wrapping up of MCAS (yeah!), concerts, art shows, fundraising fairs, field days, end of the year projects and pizza parties. Everyone seems replenished, happy and energetic... Everyone - that is -- But......

      If you could picture a grown woman surrounded by 4 young children. Each child is laughing, jumping, hopping and waving forms and papers at her. The grown woman is peeking through her fingers (that are attempting to cover her eyes) with a mixed expression on her face of both pain and joy. Behind her is a house filled with half open Rubbermaid containers labeled "Spring clothes/Summer clothes/ Winter wear" and one with 4 or 5 crossed out labels on it that finally reads -- "Get it out of this house!". Her yard needs tending, her pool unopened and it appears that her minivan needs a new tire. Her tired husband briefly (like a flash of light) walks through the picture wearing a referee shirt, a tool belt and carrying a chain saw. If you look close enough the woman is sporting a t-shirt that reads "I love coffee " and is wearing one rather worn sneaker and one flip flop. Can you picture her in your mind's eye? Can you feel her pain? WELL- I most certainly do not!!! Phooey!!!
                     May is a cinch -  I mean who gets stressed out about SPRING?
                                                              Jeez.. Get a grip!
Anyways - As for me.... I hold my head high!
Everything is organized here !  I am embracing this month's activities with vigor and gratitude.
 I am jubilantly off and running!!!!

       I just wish I could find my other sneaker.....It's too long of a walk to the elementary school to wear just one...

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