Turning out the twinkle lights....

I wish you could keep that Christmas morning smile on always. The build up and freedom of winter vacation, the magic of days before as you anticipated the fun while unknowingly having do much fun too, and the whirlwind of Christmas Day.... it’ll soon all be stored within us, just as the twinkle lights and decorations are packed and stored away till next year. 

Honestly the let down after the holidays is a crash as deep as the build up sometimes. I still think it’s worth it, but hate it just the same. And the worst is that looming date you have to go back to school.

I realize it’s good and we all need to get out of our pajamas and pick up the toys.  But 38 year old me looks in the mirror and sees 7 year old me ready to cry because it’s over, and worst yet you have to go back to cold, hard work filled school.

So here’s where I say to myself... you are mom- you have to bite it, step up and make it ok, fun even. Praise his bravery, mask your fear, and believe in you both that moving up and on is a good thing. Push hard ahead and pull them all along with you because you are mom and you lead. Bribe, get silly, throw sweets and toys and movies at this hole till all the sudden you’re planning the next adventure and that magic reappears. Remember it always does and till then be brave for them, for yourself, for through it all.