Christmasing With You
Christmas tree in Sayulita, Mexico This Christmas felt different. In true pandemic fashion, I found myself languishing through much of the regular holiday activities, questioning whether all of my time-consuming, elaborate traditions were really worth the time, and asking myself which activities would truly bring joy to my family and which would just add unnecessary stress or expectation. This Christmas I thought a lot about my triggers and was keenly aware of the holiday atmosphere I was creating for my children. I reflected on Christmases past and the moments that were most memorable, and my mantra became being present with my children and laughing off the things that didn't go as planned. This Christmas felt different because we also celebrated Jaycob's 40th birthday with a trip to Sayulita the week before Christmas. Also in true pandemic fashion, the trip I had envisioned for years did not come to fruition, but instead we found the perfect little gem of a des...