It's the little things ...

I don't know why but every year, I seem to forget how busy the month of May truly is.  Softball season, end of the school year, birthday's, Mother's Day, weddings, concerts, etc etc.  May is full of good things but these good things never seem to end!  This past week, my planner was exploding with appointments, end of the school year to-do's, softball games, and wedding planning shenanigans.  At an early morning softball game, I was wearing sunglasses because the sun was just a little too bright and I was a little too tired.  A dad, who is my assistant coach, thought I was hungover ... Ha!  I only wish I was hungover because then I wouldn't have gone to bed at 10:30 pm on a Friday night!

When the schedule is packed and when it seems like there is little room to breathe, I have come to greatly respect "the little things".  The little things are the moments that make you laugh, cry, and sigh with relief. Even at the same time!  Here are some of "the little things" that are getting me through the busy month of May ...

• Birthday's.  My fiance, three of my students, and one of my best friends all celebrated birthday's this week.  I LOVE birthday's.  I LOVE celebrating the life of the people I love.  
• Michael Symon's Roast Burger.  Oh. My. Goodness.  I took Bill to Roast in downtown Detroit for his birthday.  We decided it will be our "special occasion" place and to try something new every time.  It is the most I have ever spent on a meal and it is the most I have enjoyed a meal since I studied abroad in Rome.
• Daisies.  I went grocery shopping yesterday and I walked into Meijer to see a massive display of daisies for Mother's Day.  I purchased a bouquet to remind me of my Mom for my apartment.
• Ice cream breaks with Bill.  After cleaning, running errands, and putting wedding things together all Saturday, I was craving ice cream. Bill, who is preparing for his 4th CPA exam (say some prayers!), was well in need of a break as well.  We tested out a new ice cream spot in Royal Oak and it magically relaxed me after a long day.
• Packages.  My parents sent me new running clothes with a lovely card.  I cried when I opened the package because of their kindness and their ceaseless ability to take care of me.  One of my best friends also sent Bill and I a book by Pope John Paul II for a wedding gift.  Seeing her handwriting on a little package in my mailbox made my heart soar.  
• NBC Thursday night comedies.  Community and Parks & Recreation are true genius to me.
• Coaching 5th and 6th grade softball.  I am madly in love with my softball team.  We have two games left for the season and I am so sad to see it end.  I love coaching and I love my team.
• My 6th grade teaching partners who are two of the most tenacious educators I know.
• Laughing.  I began training for the Detroit Free Press Marathon this week.  For my training, I have to do "tempo" runs which are also known as "fartlek" runs in Swedish.  Yes, "fartlek" and it is pronounced "fart-lick".  This made me laugh my whole run on Wednesday morning.
• Red Hot Chili Pepper's I'm With You album ... only 2 weeks to go until the concert in GRap!

What are some of the little things you have enjoyed this past month?  I hope you are all enjoying your May.  Make sure you stop to look around and smell the daisies.  :) 

xo

Kait