It’s Christmas time and the air is filled with the excitement of the season. Lights are strung, trees stand at attention ready for Santa’s big arrival! The kids are a little out of control with the anticipation of all that the next two weeks offer. I love Christmas and my time with my family. It never disappoints. I love to laugh, love, and share with them especially as they grow up and start forging their own way in this world. As with anything moms deal with, I always seem to find myself over analyzing what I could do differently or better than before. I know, I know I shouldn’t but, I do! I’m always looking for ways to be creative with the holidays but my kids have brought up a very good point: “Mom!” they say “we never know what to get you!”
Fair enough!
Kids want to give just as much as they want to receive. I must admit, I am one of those moms who falls in the “put me last” category-as most do, but, the kids have a point. How are they ever supposed to know what to do if we don’t help them along? Maybe the thing I need to do is put their gift giving ahead of their gift getting. And in the end, isn’t that what we are always trying to teach them? So, here’s my idea for the busy, put-myself-last, creative holiday moms out there:
Create a simple list of a few of your favorite things!
Here is mine:
- 1. Bumble bees
- 2. Maps
- 3. Christmas ornaments that come with a story or meaning
- 4. Travel books
- 5. Polish pottery
The list is open to any interpretation but at least it gives your young gift givers a place to start! So, post your list, cozy up with your kiddos and have an evening with problematic Maria! She is very clear on her favorite things!
