I guess I’m simple. I want my sons to grow up to be nice people who strive to make this imperfect world better. I try to model,… Read more “Christmas Makes Me Feel Like Such a Liar”
Tag: Christmas
Three Things I’ve Learned About Christmas Since Having Children
Today I was visited by the Ghost of Christmas Recently Past,* who whisked me back to my childfree days to show me what I’ve learned since becoming a mom of kids who are old enough to get excited about the holiday season
The Problem with Bucket Lists
We should not spend this time rushing around to complete a checklist someone else created, but instead, finding what brings you, as a unique family unit, joy. Make a list of those things. Check each one off.
Christmas is Magical…and So Exhausting
I love the Christmas season, do not get me wrong. I love giving gifts, I love Christmas decorations, and I love Christmas music (especially that Mariah Carey album–don’t pretend you don’t). My adoration of the season however, cannot make up for how unbelievably overwhelmed I can become.
The Magic of Christmas
Now, I stopped believing in magic years ago. But there, laced throughout the words of her story it lay: Magic. Perhaps it was the beauty of the story or the sincerity with which she told it … maybe it was my hope that my children would someday feel the love that I have for them as they recount a story about their childhood in much the same way … but, whatever the reason, the story breathed new Christmas life into me.
I Swear I am Not That Mom
It’s November 16th and I’ve got Christmas presents for my kids and my nieces and (soon-to-be nephew) wrapped and packed to go. I am so not that mom!
The Perfect Gift
I know once you read this Christmas will have passed, Hanukkah will be on the 5th day, and a sense of normalcy will probably have returned to… Read more “The Perfect Gift”
Faith, Family, and Christmas
We are in the final countdown to Christmas. My children are excited and my youngest is practically vibrating. Every morning she starts her day first looking for… Read more “Faith, Family, and Christmas”
My First Christmas Alone
Last night I almost cried while sitting on the couch watching my amazing 5-year-old play with her toys. I’ve been really emotional the past week or so,… Read more “My First Christmas Alone”
A Mom’s Letter to Santa
Dear Santa, Hi! How are you? I am fine. My name is Emily. I am 34 years old. I hope you will find our house. It’s the… Read more “A Mom’s Letter to Santa”
