June: The Second December for parents

My daughter is almost done her first year of school. It has been a wonderful school year but- wow I’ve come to realize how busy the end of the school year truly is. June truly feels like a second December with the end of the year parties, field trips, and activity wrap-ups. 

Planning ahead has been essential for June planning

Every weekend since the beginning of May has been jam packed. All with good things-and I do feel very grateful- but today, I hit a wall and am completely exhausted. I am sure my kids are close to feeling the same way! 

So, how do we as moms stay sane during all this end of the year chaos? I wish there was a quick fix, but the reality is, with full and busy lives, there’s no real way to avoid the June craziness entirely.

Since this is my first experience with the “June madness”, here are some simple strategies I have used so far: 

• My husband and I share all activities and year end parties between our outlook calendars to stay in-sync 

• I have a running to-do list on the “Notes” app on my phone with all the little things- such as “field trip permission slips”, teachers gifts, and return library books etc 

• I’ve squeezed in late night workouts when I can to keep on top of my fitness routine.

• Some days I’ve had to skip workouts entirely because I’m just too tired — and in those moments, I’m learning to give myself grace

• I’m practicing an attitude of gratitude of the opportunities my kids have as well as the community we’re a part of. 

  

  Practicing an attitude of gratitude among the chaos

Even with all of these strategies, I still  feel like I am surviving more than thriving. But maybe this is how June always is for us parents? I am looking forward to July when life will slow down a little! 

Tell me, how are you surviving June?