We're in that stretch of May where spring stops being polite and just takes over. The air smells different. Windows stay open. People start making plans that involve being outside past seven p.m. It's the kind of energy that feels good but also slightly chaotic. Like everything is speeding up at once. If you've got kids or work around schools, you know. The end-of-year vibe is real. Field trips. Permission slips. Random costume requests on a Tuesday night.