Amy’s Holiday Pep Talk

Amy Wynn posted the following in the Facebook group SJI Mamas & Papas and I thought it would be good to share with those of you who are not on Facebook. She agreed, so here it is… Thanks Amy!

Hello Mamas and Papas. It is time for my annual holiday pep talk.

Breathe. You do not need to do every event or go to every Santa sitting. Eat good food to balance out the treats, Snuggle and read to [your kids], listen to Christmas music, make stuff together, but keep it simple, whatever you got them will be enough if given in love and if you spend time with them enjoying the gift.

You can give kids a pair of rubber boots. Blah. Give them rubber boots and then go outside looking for mud puddles to jump in. Magic! It is ok to play with the boxes as much as the toys.

Your kids will grow up so fast, in the blink of an eye, trust me on this one. Take the time to listen to their fears – holidays can really throw kids for a loop and emotions can run high.

Be gentle with them, and yourselves. You are doing a great job if you can still laugh, speak softly, gather them in for a hug, and let go of the hallmark picture-perfect Christmas expectations of holidays and key in to what their little souls need… To know they are seen and loved and capable of being kind to others…

That and a good old fashioned romp at the park or the beach.

Bundle up! Merry Christmas!

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