Last Christmas, Olivia was only one and she genuinely couldn't have cared less about it.

This year? Entirely different story.

In this episode, I’m reflecting on how quickly things change, what Christmas looks like with a two-year-old who suddenly finds everything magical and why I’ve gone from being pretty indifferent about Christmas to leaning into it.

I talk about:

1. Why Christmas with a one-year-old can feel… underwhelming
2. The moment I realised this is what Christmas with kids is meant to feel like
3. A very risky trip to Christmas Crazy (that somehow worked out)
4. The joy of lights, baubles, and a kid who wants to turn them on and off every day
5. Why being a solo mum means I get to choose exactly what Christmas looks like
6. Friends’ Christmases, chosen family, and zero obligation energy

If you’re solo parenting, or navigating Christmas in a way that doesn’t look “traditional”, this one’s a gentle reminder that it doesn’t have to look any particular way to be really good.

This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wangal people, of the Eora Nation.

I pay my respects to Elders past and present.

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