End-of-School Gratitude (Before the Maycember Madness)

We’re not quite there yet.
The finish line is in sight, but it’s still a few bends away.
Backpacks are hanging on—barely.
Moms are holding it together—barely.
And the calendar? It’s starting to look a little… unhinged.
Yes, May is coming.
That beautiful, bananas month that moms lovingly call Maycember--
because somehow, it’s as packed as December, but without the twinkly lights and cookies.
Field trips, finals, recitals, class parties, graduation ceremonies.
All the "lasts" pile up in one big, beautiful, overwhelming swirl.
And in the midst of the to-dos, it’s easy to miss the truth hiding in plain sight:
Your child has grown. 
So. Much.
And so have you.
But before we race toward June—before the signing of yearbooks and tossing of caps--
I want to gently invite you into a moment of pre-May reflection.
Because what if we didn’t wait until summer to say,
“Wow, look at what God has done”? 
What if we snuck in a breath now, before the rush?
Maybe that looks like journaling for five minutes during carpool.
Or flipping through the photos on your phone and remembering how small they looked in August.
Maybe it’s whispering a prayer of gratitude as you fold the 437th load of laundry.
This isn't about doing more. Lord knows your plate is already full.
This is about being present in the middle of the mayhem.
Choosing to see the sacred in the stretch marks of the school year.
Because growth doesn’t always shout—it often whispers.
And you, sweet mama, have been the steady ground beneath it all.
So, before the madness of Maycember kicks in…
Pause. Breathe.
Let your heart take a snapshot.
And give thanks—not just for the destination,
but for every single step of the journey.

A Mini Gratitude Moment (Just for You, Mama) 
Before you rush off to the next Maycember moment, take five quiet minutes. No fancy journal needed—just your heart and a little space to breathe.
Here are a few gentle questions to guide your reflection:

• What is one way your child surprised you this year—in growth, resilience or character?
• How did you grow as a mom this school year?
• What would you love to remember from this season before it slips away?

Let this be a sacred pause. A breath of gratitude in the middle of the busyness. A tiny celebration of just how far you’ve come.
You’re doing a beautiful job, mama.

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