We were out yesterday doing Christmas-y things. Seeing the pretty trees and lights and enjoying the season. I went into a restroom and a mom was yelling at her little girl, then I went out and a mom was yelling at her kids to "not smile that way in the picture". Geez.
Momma, I know you are frustrated. You feel like you have to do all the things for the holidays and make it "special" for everyone. And you are at the end of your rope. But please don't take it out on your kids. They have feelings too.
What do you want them to remember at the holidays? You getting all the things done but being a complete grumpy pants about it?
Enjoy the season! So what if the cookies don't get made, or the gifts bought or wrapped.
Stop and sing a song, do the Charlie Brown dance, play a game.
Make some positive memories with your kids.
When you start to feel anxious or frustrated. Stop, breathe, smile, pray. Let it go.
Christmas will come and go and what will be left. The paper will all get thrown away, the cookies all eaten. And what will be left?
The memories.
Make some good ones. Treat others (your kids) the way you'd like to be treated.
Love them. Kids are people too.
After all it is the most wonderful time of the year.
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