Dear Self,

Next year, at the end of May 2012 you will be tired. You will not have any brain cells left or be able to form complete sentences.  You will lack motivation and you will dream of escaping to a tropical location with a good book.  You will be crazy.  Honest to goodness crazy. So here is my advice to you for NEXT year. { I only wish I had emailed you last year.}

You may not under any circumstances:

  • Make any life decisions.
  • Try to execute big plans like moving or rearranging furniture.
  • Start a new blog.
  • Make a cross country trip.
  • Cut your hair.

Here are a few things you are allowed to do, next June 2012:

  • Read a magical story.
  • Go to the pool.
  • Eat brownie batter.
  • Let the house be dirty.
  • Stare off into space.
  • Meet a friend for cheesecake.
  • Read sweet notes from your children, as pictured above.

This will feel weird as I know you are accustom to doing and not just being. But one thing I’ve learned, from this year, and the last 10 before it – at the end of May you are slap worn out.  So, repeat after me “It is going to ok.” Then take the month of June to get yourself back from crazy.  Enjoy your kids, and for goodness sake, make those brownies!