Christmas Day is in our grasp, as long as we have hands to clasp!

Christmas Day will always be, just as long, as we have we!

Welcome Christmas while we stand, heart to heart, and hand in hand!”

–Dr. Seuss

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Here are the things I think about for cold and flu season:

1. Thermometers
2. Wash Basins for a Vomit Kit
3. Beach Towels
4.  Check your medicine cabinet (PS. Double check your safety plan)
5.  Foods (crackers, apple sauce squeezer, cup of noodles, soups, mac and cheese)
6.  Hydration (ginger ale, sprite, sports drink, teas, juice boxes)
7.  Wish List of TV and Movies
8. Audiobooks (( Vanderbeekers of 141st Street and The Penderwicks)
9.  Waterproof playing cards

Oh my goodness, I forgot to mention tissues-- check your stock of tissues and toilet paper.  

Self-Care:  Take a long slow breath and drink tea outside

Family Fun:  Have a Grinch Day!  Watch the movie, listen to music, make snacks.

You are exactly the right mom for your kids.  I am so glad to know you. 

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“Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened.

Happiness never decreases by being shared.” ― Buddha.

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Moms need to recover, not rest.

Check out my friend Meg's Reel: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl4DX2KpFBJ/

Rest in the dictionary--https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rest

Recovery in the dictionary--https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recovery

"Release the desire to be a superhero this holiday season, and strive to be the most well-taken care of version of you." Michelle Maros

Use your five senses to plan recovery.

What does recovery feel like?  What does recovery sound like?  What does recovery taste like?  What does recovery smell like?  What does recovery look like?

Self-Care:  Make a delicious, nutrient-dense lunch for yourself.  Sit down and savor it.

Family Fun Idea:  Can your kids move m&m's from one plate to another with only a straw?  How about a marshmallow toss?  A free dance?

You are exactly the right mom for your kids.  I am so glad to know you. 

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Moms Need Holiday Magic Too! 

Remember which balls are glass and which are plastic.  The glass shatter, and the plastic bounce.  

https://www.sfgate.com/style/article/Nora-Ephron-keeps-the-the-ball-in-the-air-3108131.php

Christy's Holiday Magic Tips:

• Drink coffee in the morning by the light of the tree
• Listen to good holiday music; here's my Spotify list. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7J2nnRjaK49WOU5bBJmSl0?si=7891688b5c33443a
• Light Pine Tree scented candles
• Buy marshmallows all month long and drink lots of hot chocolate
• Look for Christmas Lights every chance possible.  Ooh and Ahh
• Narrow down to your favorite cookies and try only one new one
• Cuddle with Christmas Movies and books
• Read a holiday-themed novel
• Keep it simple so that you have joy!

Self-Care:  Set a goal to watch Christmas Movies and cuddle this month.  Christy set a big goal of 20 movies.  (Even the 30-minute ones count!) Bonus: Try out reading Christmas-themed novels; Christy is reading the Christmas Street Series by Elin Hilderbrandt.

Family Fun: Pick out a Christmas Song to be known for-- my two are Dominic the Christmas Donkey and I want a Hippopotamus for Christmas.  Sing them loudly and often as a family.

You are exactly the right mom for your kids.  I am so glad to know you. 

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Mantra: Help, Thanks, Wow

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Thanksgiving Tips-

• Have a code word with your kids so they can ask for a break
• Give them pie

There are 4 Stages of Communication

A Speaker has 2 Stages--

1) What do I mean to say?

2) What I actually say.

A Listener has 2 Stages--

3) What did I hear the Speaker say?

4) What did the Speaker mean?

Quotes:

 "Showing your kids you love them is 2% effort and 98% putting your phone down. Put your phones down and hug your kids." Collin Kartchner

"The art of listening is not to hear what someone says, but to hear how they feel."  Bob Chapman

Self-Care Idea:  Put your legs up against the wall.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OQEIiZLY-0&list=PLgdPtoxTXmO7mNt-I9aqGIh_8fAr_yX3T&index=161

Family Play Idea:  Break out a classic game and leave it out so it can be played daily.  

You are exactly the right mom for your kids.  I am so glad to know you. 

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