I’ve always loved the month of May. For starters, my birthday is at the end of the month. Of course, birthdays were always better when I was younger; now I’m just reminded that I’m another year older. But this year the month of May is especially inviting because it should mark the end of one of the worst winters we’ve had weather-wise since living in Kansas City. Don’t get me wrong, one of the reasons I love living in Kansas City is getting to see the seasons change. But it seems as if we’ve been stuck in winter mode for the past six months. I love seeing snow in the months of December and January; it’s quite a different story when it falls during the middle of April!

Along with celebrating my birthday, our family will be celebrating our son Carson’s birthday on the 21st. He’ll be turning 5 and is looking forward to starting his first organized tee-ball league this month. A few weeks ago Carson had his tonsils taken out, and came through the procedure like a champ. It was a win/lose situation for Carson as he had to deal with a little pain for the first few days after surgery. But the reward was he got to eat all the ice cream and Popsicles he wanted for the next week. Naturally, our 3-year-old daughter Addison took full advantage of the endless supply of ice-cream and Popsicles as well—no way she was going to let her brother have all the fun.

May also brings Mother’s Day and now being a mother myself I can appreciate the holiday even more.

When I started thinking about my Editor’s Notes for this month, I wanted to share a story about both my husband Ryan and my mothers. Ryan often jokes that if it weren’t for his mother he would probably still be living at home. One of Ryan’s first memories was playing baseball in the backyard with his mom when he was 3 years old as his mom Cathy was 7 months pregnant with his soon to be brother Clint. As his family grew up, Ryan says his mom’s daily routine was shuttling his sister Tara, Clint, and Ryan from sporting event to sporting event. Saturdays included double-header baseball games for both boys. Nothing like sitting through 12 hours of little league baseball games on 100 degree days in early July! What would we do without our moms?

I think the best memories of my mom being there for me is within the past five years. She was great running my sister and me around to various events but during the time when I was pregnant and on bed rest with Carson and Addison she was always up here helping Ryan and me with the house and with anything I needed—and never complaining. When Ryan and I want to go out for an evening or away for the weekend, my mom and dad are always asking to take the kids for us. She’s such great mom and Nana to our family; we’re so lucky to have her! Happy Mother’s Day Mom!

Special Notes

The Aesthetic Center at United Hair Restoration offers even more for May. With May being the month about mothers and this issue being their Women’s Edition debut, United Hair Restoration wanted to take this opportunity to reach out and show you their appreciation. The May special has two options: Foto Facial will leave you with rejuvenated skin and a healthy glow while the VelaShape targets cellulite for non-surgical circumferential reduction. See their ad on page 27.
JQ’s Bfit2 takes your fitness to the next level with 20% off first month’s unlimited membership and all packages, plus the first class is free with the mention of Women’s Edition. They offer small group fitness classes, one-on-one personal training, and advanced nutritional support. Bsmart, Bhealthy, Bfit2. See their ad on page 14.
Prescription Skin Care by Saieda at Aspen Salon and Spa welcomes you to skin health and restoration. See their ad on page 28 for May specials which include $20 off microdermabrasion, $15 off chemical peel or facials, and 20% off 4-6 sessions of microdermabrasions or chemical peels for all new clients only with the mention of the Women’s Edition.

POSITIVE THOUGHT OF THE MONTH

“You may have tangible wealth untold; caskets of jewels and coffers of gold. Richer than I you can never be - I had a mother who read to me.” —Strickland Gillilan