Am I crazy to be shopping the day before Christmas Eve? So, Christmas Eve Eve? Not just any shopping, GROCERY shopping.
I’ve never really been adult-y enough to have a need to shop for food on the holidays. Yes, I just turned 35. Yes, I am married, have a house, a dog, and a child. Yes, I’m an only child and my parents live near. There, you just answered your (unheard by me) question.
I just made the menu for the week, taking into account a totally not normal schedule, not only for myself, but daycare as well. Must. Make. Sure. Child. Is. Fed. Got it. Nobody call the authorities; I got it covered.
My goal is to go all vegan this week, with a few bites of dad’s definitely-not-vegan Christmas Eve dinner. I.e. I’m bringing two veggies sides for me and his meal will be addition versus my main. We’ll see how well my dedication and self-control hold out when put up against prime rib, mashed potatoes, and yorkshire pudding. I’m not even sure I’d bet on me!
My holiday spirit comes and goes this year. So, I’m looking forward to some time with family in my parent’s decorated house. I’m also thinking a trip to a local nursery/farm type place that does it up with lights. Parks LOVES all the Christmas trees and I’m thinking she would really enjoy those. It feels like there’s more pressure to produce holiday spirit when a kid (kids) is involved. And because I’m feeling forced, I’m not totally feeling it. What does this mean? Well, first I had to own it and throw away any shame attached to the fact that I should feel holiday spirit just because and I don’t at all times. Now? Making sure I’m diving into my me-time. I haven’t been as consistent as I should be and that’s not helping. Also, finding activities that I know my kiddo would actually like and make sure to take her to those. While there’s not a lot of holiday season left, there’s more than enough to do some things. There’s enough pressure being a mom, no need to add to the pile by pretending something that’s not there. Time to go out and cultivate it.
What kinds of traditions do your families participate in during the holiday season? What’s your favorite memory of childhood?
I have no idea where this is, but it sure is pretty. And has a MAC store. You can’t lose!
(Pic sourced from Michelle Maria on Pixabay.com)