One thing I have struggled with the last few years has been Christmas. I will be the first to admit that I am a Scrooge. Between my mother dying and the falling out with my ex and getting pregnant, winter has never been a good time for me. I read a great quote the last few weeks and it has really got me thinking.
Mommy’s ATTITUDE matters more than the ACTIVITIES. Original post I saw it on
Wow. My sanity, joy and patience with my children is more important than any craft, game or trip I could do with them.
This is constantly something I struggle with as I feel often that I am never doing enough with them. Between working full time and being stretched thin with therapies and my extreme postpartum depression it turns it to a very rough season.
I have found some ways to reduce this year and just enjoy it.
After the 9th we are done with homework until after New Years. I want time to slow down and do crafts and baking.
We are doing Truth in the Tinsel but relaxed. If we get an ornament done then GREAT if not then its ok.
We are doing a "kindness fairy" as opposed to the Elf on a Shelf. Sally has appeared to come and remind our family to be kind this year.