Grinchy

I am someone who loves Christmas. I always have. I love music, decorations, movies, activities and presents. I have three kids who also enjoy doing all of those things! We have so much fun! 

Yet for some reason, this year, it’s hitting different. I don’t feel that spark of joy. I don’t crave music. I haven’t wrapped any presents yet and the big day is only 9 days away. I can’t help but to keep asking myself “What is wrong?”. 

I feel like as I get older, that spark is harder to catch. Life is changing, people are different and what goes along with presents is excessive financial drain. Has it always been like this?

I find myself wanting to do more thoughtful things. I want to make memories instead of spending money. I want to spend quality time with the ones I love. I want peace and quiet instead of chaos and yelling. I want my children to be happy and not just from getting a new toy. I want to spark joy but in a new way. 

Christmas is so much more than running around and finding the perfect gift. It should really be the time we slow down and enjoy the company spent with people we love. Creating new memories while reminiscing about the old ones. Embracing life and all that we have. 

Maybe creating a new mindset about Christmas is what we are in need of. We can still keep some traditions alive but realizing it's okay to make new ones too. Just because you always did a certain thing every year, does not mean you need to keep doing it if it doesn't bring you happiness.

Sometimes letting go is what we need to embrace. Moving on and seeing the new is what we are meant to do. If you can relate to this, let me go ahead and give you the permission you need to change things up. Stop going to auntie Lynn's house and stay home instead. Stop spending $500 on one kid and instead get them something meaningful or take them on an adventure. Stop going to four different places and traveling all over the place just to make your presence known. It’s okay to want peace in your life. It's okay to plan to see people on different days and not all in one. It’s okay to want to make your OWN new traditions!

Make your holiday the way you want it to be. That is what will bring you peace.

May your holiday this year be everything YOU want!

~M~