by Shelley Bennett
This week is a week that could break a mom.
Between the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping and preparation, there is the everyday chaos of classroom parties, Secret Santa gift exchanges, dress up days, teacher gifts, dance recitals, and school programs that threatens to make even the calmest mom lose it.
In addition, you have your own Christmas crazy going on. Lunch at work. Dinner with friends. Brunch and mimosas on Saturday. Your 30th anniversary. College grad celebration. Create a Christmas centerpiece. Glitter and personalize ornaments. Try to cook a meal at home at least one night. Gather and wrap gifts for your co-workers. A daughter turning 20 on Christmas Eve. One last stack of essay that need to be graded.
But that’s just me.
At some point you have to give yourself a time out. Maybe have a holiday drink at Joe’s or the Sno Mt. Chalet.
Take yourself to a free movie at the Sierra Theatre and buy a big bucket of popcorn.
Enjoy Mt. Lassen Dance Academy’s production of The Polar Express on Thursday.
Drive through the Live Nativity at the LDS Church on Saturday 12/20 and Sunday 12/21, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Grab a book at Margie’s to read over the break.
Whatever you do, don’t stress. Christmas is going to be here next Thursday whether you are ready or not.
It’s time to realize that one of the balls is going to drop. And that’s ok. Your kids don’t remember the perfection, they remember your presence.
So, take a deep breath and embrace the chaos.
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