Okay, christmas is over. As a parent I’m super happy to say those words. I’m not one for the after Christmas sales but let me tell you if I don’t see a christmas stocking for at least another year I’ll be a happy woman. As stressful as the holidays are I must admit I had nothing but fun all around. I had a great time with my immediate and extended family.
Christmas Craziness
What is a good time without some of the crazy to go right along, right?! Well it was my youngest baby girls first Christmas and I have to say like my other two she got nothing but a great day. She’s breastfed and very clingy and it makes for interesting house exchanges. The ride home she literally cried the entire time. No like the entire time. Woosah.
Meltdowns and Christmas
Since I’m not the only one who had to endure the thousand questions of if I’m pregnant, will I have more kids, kid meltdowns, nursing, etc to say that the word mayhem to describe my day is an understatement. When I got home and tried to begin the breakdown of boxes just to carve out walking space, I realized how cranky I had become. I could feel myself having an adult tantrum.
Self Care for Christmas
Before I went into Katie kaboom mode I washed the dishes and begin to center myself. I thought about the countless women who had their own melt down on christmas day. It’s a beautiful thing to make others happy but it’s never without a cost. I gave thought to the single mother who is having to share those smiles and stress by herself. That mother might not had the father of her kids come or even give a call. I gave thought to the many women and men as well who are missing key people whom they love during the holidays that have passed on to glory.
Single Families for Christmas
I gave thought to the single father’s as well. Yes there are some out there and they are missing the mother of their children to help and bring in that woman’s touch for her children and aren’t able to. I gave thought to the military personnel who aren’t home and the void that their families feel. I gave thought to the newly single women for whatever reason who want to be able to snuggle up with a significant other. For some just the thought of another holiday alone hurts them and makes them feel like when will it be their turn?!
Mayhem and Final Thoughts
I realized with all the thoughts of others my little issues needed to take a break. We all in our own way experience these very holiday mayhem in some way. Try to find your center and put things into perspective. I would also suggest that you allow yourself a moment to know that you are indeed normal and healthy. Don’t fall apart over the fall apart. Catchy but true. We spend so much time getting upset that we had a human moment. Today take a deep breath, grab your favorite book, tea or whatever you need and thank the heavens that you are still here to have this time. As the saying goes someone would love your portion.
