Getting Down to Busyness

May has always been a busy month for us. In addition to Memorial Day weekend, which we commemorate with the entire nation, three of our immediate family members have May birthdays. We also celebrate "Gotcha Day" this month, which marks the day four years ago when we met Roselyn, our youngest daughter, in the Philippines and brought her home and into our family. And, because the school year ends in May (the beginning of June this year), my wife, Tami, a first grade teacher, is busy getting everything wrapped up in the classroom. Because of all the May excitement, we're glad that Todd and Ashley chose to have all four of our grandchildren outside the month of May!

However, this May (the month from May 3rd through June 2nd, which I'll call "May") is the busiest month of my life as the celebrations are on overload. It's even worse for Tami as she's doing most of the prep work. In addition to the annual busyness, our son, Taylor, married his wonderful fiance', Kara, (see The Ever Expanding Family, December 30, 2012), in an out-of-town wedding yesterday, which henceforth brings an anniversary. And, our other son, Aaron, is graduating from high school with his graduation party the previous day.

We love all these milestones, but we'll love them even more when the commotion settles and we can look back with a sense of accomplishment. Note to Taylor and Kara - please follow Todd and Ashley's lead reference any additional grandchildren.