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Can we just stop judging others for the way they celebrate life? I understand that celebrations, motherhood and parenting looks different for every single one of us. I understand that keeping up with social media and staying in line with who you truly are, can be difficult. I understand that wanting to be a Pinterest …
Note to myself: It’s that time of the year where PRESENTS rule households. They have a chokehold on givers and receivers alike. Which is why it’s extremely important to remind myself that being present is crucial.
We often get sucked into this copy and paste culture. Where families are like dominos. Falling one after another in competition but also in fear of missing out. Meanwhile the kids are struggling and have no say.
Do you ever just need a break from life? An hour to yourself without distractions? A moment to reset and recharge? Me too!
I think over the decades the phrase ‘kids will be kids’ mainly referred to children that misbehaved at inappropriate times. To a degree, it still means the same thing. However, we’ve managed to make it an excuse. Simply put: an excuse for children to act like brats. And I am over it!