My personal wish during this holiday
is to not let my needs get lost in the fray
(needs I’ve had always; I just didn’t know—
life was just stressful, like driving in snow).
I need some alone time to rest and to write
(and to not stay up wrapping presents all night);
I need to be able to sit down and eat
without people rushing and pressuring me;
I need space to recover from social events,
which (now I know) I feel as very intense.
Yes, I want for my children a fun holiday—
but what they need more is a mom who’s okay.
(I hope to write about all this in longer-form/prose at some point soon, for the purpose of self-care! We’ll see what happens.)





A good reminder for us all! Holiday spirit is great, but too much can make us all a little grinchy. Wishing you and your family a wonderful holiday with plenty of moments to rest and recharge. ❤️