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May 27, 2014 by: Shell

10 Things To Smile About in May

1. Strawberry picking. My favorite preschool field trip of the year because we get to eat the strawberries right off the vine.

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2. My oldest making honor roll for the first time. The first and second grading periods, he had one 84 on his report card; honor roll is 85 and above. He worked hard to get there!

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3. My middle son turning 8.

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4. My oldest running his second 5K and improving his time.

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5. Beach weather.

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6. Having friends with a boat who are very generous in their invitations to join them out on the water.

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7. Finishing up another soccer season(for the boys and for all the teams my husband coaches).

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8. Finally getting my hair cut! The new shorter length is perfect for summer and my hair is so much healthier.

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9. My youngest turning 6.

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10. I have no words for this one, but it made us all laugh:

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Bonus smiles: new work opportunities, getting ready for a new blog launch, planning a vacation with my soul sister, paying our final preschool tuition payment ever, Mother’s Day, elementary field day, preschool field day, end of the year music programs, and the cutest video ever of my niece dancing.

What made you smile in May?

You can link up with 10 Things to Smile About now through next week with Emmy Mom. 

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Comments

  1. Tracie says

    May 27, 2014 at 7:13 am

    So much good stuff! I’m glad you had such a smile-worthy May.

    And I’m excited about a new blog launch! Can’t wait for more details about that. 

    • Shell says

      May 27, 2014 at 8:20 pm

      I’m excited for it, too! Keeping this one, of course, but adding something new. 

  2. Barbara says

    May 27, 2014 at 7:31 am

    congrats! Such great things to smile about for sure!

  3. cyndy says

    May 27, 2014 at 7:53 am

    Your boys are so cute!  I love your hair, and friends with a boat are the best kind of friends! =)

  4. Leighann says

    May 27, 2014 at 9:23 am

    looks like a great kick off to the summer and SO much fun!

  5. Liz Mays says

    May 27, 2014 at 9:40 am

    With the way May went, June and July are going to be even more amazing! So happy for you on the work front!

    • Shell says

      May 27, 2014 at 8:21 pm

      Thanks, Liz! It was a great month! Looking forward to an even better summer! 

  6. tee mccluskey says

    May 27, 2014 at 9:46 am

    These are great things to smile about and your hair looks amazing!

  7. Kay Adeola says

    May 27, 2014 at 9:58 am

    You hair looks great,Congrats to your boys on their achievements.I can not wait for June to start that’s one of my favorite months even though it will be really busy.

  8. Emmy says

    May 27, 2014 at 10:19 am

    Wait new blog launch? Have you said anything about this, did I miss that, excited to see what that is about.

    So fun to be able to go boating with friends.  You hair looks great!  I need to get mine trimmed so badly.  Yea for no more preschool tuition!  Always nice to have some extra money every month.  So awesome about the honor roll.  

    Thank you so much for linking up! 

    • Shell says

      May 27, 2014 at 8:22 pm

      I haven’t mentioned it before. Something I’ve been working on for quite a while now, but finally decided when it’s going to launch. 

      This is a fun link up! 

  9. Debbie Denny says

    May 27, 2014 at 10:37 am

    That is a great and fun list of things to smile about., Your boys are cute.

  10. aimee fauci says

    May 27, 2014 at 10:42 am

    WE got an RV and not only use it as our hide away from the girls… not kidding… but we have taken it out twice to go camping. Also.. school is almost out so that makes me smile for a while.. 

    • Shell says

      May 27, 2014 at 8:22 pm

      I’m so ready for school to be out! I’d love a hide away from my kids. 😉 

  11. Candy @ Candypolooza says

    May 27, 2014 at 11:18 am

    What a fabulous month for you all! It’s a great idea for posts too. Hope June is just as awesome! 

  12. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    May 27, 2014 at 11:49 am

    You definitley have a lot to smile about!!  I am right there with ya on the beach weather!

  13. Dianne says

    May 27, 2014 at 12:36 pm

    Those are definitely great things to smile about. 🙂

  14. Candace Hagerty says

    May 27, 2014 at 1:50 pm

    Beach weather is my top pick! Hubby and I are rebuilding a boat in hopes we get a lot of time on the water this summer. Your hair looks gorgeous by the way.

  15. Susi says

    May 27, 2014 at 3:01 pm

    Sure looks like you had plenty to smile about! Great list! Aren’t Pre-k programs the best? We just had my youngest’s end-of-year party today and it was bittersweet!

  16. Krystyn @ Really, Are You Serious? says

    May 27, 2014 at 3:28 pm

    That’s a pretty awesome list of 10, I’d say! That blow up thing looks like it’s a blast!

    • Shell says

      May 27, 2014 at 8:23 pm

      When my husband rented that for a party, I thought he was crazy, but everyone had the best time with it! 

  17. Janell Poulette says

    May 27, 2014 at 3:58 pm

    I was happy we fininshed school in May. I homeschool, so I get a little break in the summer. 

  18. Janel (A Mom's Take) says

    May 27, 2014 at 5:16 pm

    Congrats on your little guy making honor roll! I am in need of a hair cut myself. Your hair looks great. Definitely things to smile about this month. 

  19. Jenn says

    May 27, 2014 at 6:32 pm

    Love your hair! And congrats on your son’s 5K time.

  20. Clancy Cash Harrison MS, RD, LDN says

    May 27, 2014 at 6:38 pm

    Looks like a great time. I hope you enjoy the summer as much as you did May.

  21. bekki says

    May 27, 2014 at 7:20 pm

    My youngest turned 3 and my oldest is graduating 8th grade! So much to be happy about in my world. 

  22. Felicia says

    May 27, 2014 at 7:39 pm

    YOu have definitely had a wonderful May!  Lots to be thankful for.

  23. Chelsea says

    May 27, 2014 at 8:07 pm

    So many things to be happy about! May was good to me as well 🙂

  24. Veronica says

    May 27, 2014 at 8:28 pm

    You have great boys! They are so handsome! You sure have a lot to smile about

  25. Alison says

    May 27, 2014 at 8:36 pm

    So many good, happy things. May has been pretty awesome for me too. Yay!

  26. Jenni E. {Sweet Pennies from Heaven} says

    May 27, 2014 at 8:49 pm

    Sounds like an awesome May for you!!! May is my son’s birthday month so we always look forward to it. Plus, they get out of school in May, another reason to smile. I love your new haircut by the way! Super cute and summery!

  27. Krystal says

    May 27, 2014 at 9:00 pm

    Looks like you are having a great month! Beach days are always something to smile about!

  28. Mindi says

    May 27, 2014 at 9:08 pm

    Wow what a great May you had!! Hope your June is just as great.  

  29. Virginia @thatbaldchick says

    May 27, 2014 at 9:14 pm

    Beach weather is awesome. You’re haircut looks phenomenal, and is perfect for those boating trips!

  30. Debbie L. says

    May 27, 2014 at 9:54 pm

    Great post – each month I should do this.  Have 10 things I am grateful in the month. Great way to think about the positive. 

  31. Christie says

    May 27, 2014 at 10:01 pm

    He looks so happy to be on the honor roll! What a bunch of really great things happening for you in May!

  32. Carly Bellard says

    May 27, 2014 at 10:02 pm

    Love love love the hair cut! It looks so healthy! I am glad that you got a chance to do something for yourself! 

  33. Amanda Her says

    May 27, 2014 at 11:04 pm

    Wow – you had a pretty eventful May.  I love your hair, by the way.  The shorter length is perfect for summer too.

  34. valmg @ Mom Knows It All says

    May 27, 2014 at 11:25 pm

    Congrats on your son finishing another 5k and improving his time to boot!

  35. Jenn @ The Rebel Chick says

    May 27, 2014 at 11:26 pm

    I love strawberries! Congratulations to your son on making the honor roll!

  36. Chris Carter says

    May 27, 2014 at 11:52 pm

    Such a WONDERFUL post full of so many incredible things to smile about!! And Shell? You have the cutest BUTT in the entire WORLD!!! OH, and your hair looks gorgeous! 😉

  37. Amanda says

    May 28, 2014 at 7:43 am

    I love this idea! It looks like you have lots of things to smile about!

  38. brett says

    May 28, 2014 at 8:02 am

    my kids improving in their soccer, and gymnastics, turning 40 (yea it made me smile) and a surprise party

  39. Rosey says

    May 28, 2014 at 9:37 am

    That’s definitely a lot of great things to smile about. 🙂  It sounds like you have a very blessed life. 🙂

  40. Nancy says

    May 28, 2014 at 10:11 am

    Awwwww. That is sweet. Smiling is good! 🙂

  41. Janeane Davis says

    May 28, 2014 at 10:34 am

    I like this idea about listing out he things to smile about. It is important for us to take time to appreciate and enjoy good things in life.

  42. Lisa says

    May 28, 2014 at 12:18 pm

    Those are awesome things to smile about! I’m smiling about amazing weather and some weight loss! Woot!

  43. Jessica (Savory Experiments) says

    May 28, 2014 at 3:45 pm

    I love that your children are so active! And your highlights look wonderful. 

  44. cam | bibs and baubles says

    May 28, 2014 at 3:56 pm

    That last picture made me smile. No caption needed! LOL!

    Your hair looks great. It was super long! I really need to get mine cut.

  45. Ashley M says

    May 28, 2014 at 4:33 pm

    Congrats on the Honor Roll achievement! Also, jealous of how long your hair is! 

  46. mary says

    May 28, 2014 at 10:04 pm

    wow you have an amazingly active family!! Love it

  47. Toni says

    May 29, 2014 at 2:27 am

    Yay for honor roll.  I need to take my kids to our strawberry farms, I bet they would love to pick and eat them

  48. Cassie @ Southeast by Midwest says

    May 29, 2014 at 9:22 am

    Congrats on him making the honor roll, I bet you were excited! Also, that beach weather looks gorgeous.

  49. Debi@ The Spring Mount 6 Pack says

    May 29, 2014 at 9:36 am

    Your May seems like a great month. I love your hair. It looks great.

  50. Christina S says

    May 29, 2014 at 4:00 pm

    So many awesome things! I love the last preschool payment. We’re getting ready to make our first 🙂

  51. Roxanne says

    May 29, 2014 at 6:44 pm

    Happy, happy, happy. So much to smile about. Thanks for sharing.

  52. Autumn says

    May 29, 2014 at 9:43 pm

    You have lots of great things to smile about! Congrats to your honor roll student and 5K runner! (And yay for beach weather!!!) 

  53. Rorybore says

    June 1, 2014 at 8:39 pm

    definite cheers to beach weather and new cool summer hair cuts!

Welcome to Things I Can't Say: Tips and Tales from an Introverted Mom. I'm Shell. Boy mom, beach girl, bookworm, ball games, baker, brand ambassador, Thinking yoga, food, and travel should start with "b," too. Finding the easiest way to do some things while overthinking so many others. Read More…

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