The True Spirit of the Holidays
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I don't know if you've been to your local mall yet this holiday season, but it's crazy out there... people fighting over discounted merchandise and going all out to get their hands on a toy or piece of clothing.
Good thing we're not a family that does the many gifts thing. We try to follow a philosophy of not just buying things to buy them. So for the kids, we do one Santa gift that's not wrapped, then a bunch of books, wooden toys and small things. We're not really big on the plastic toys in our family.
The big thing for Skye is that she is potty trained now, so she's ready to get a "big girl" bed. So I think that everybody wants to help chip in and contribute to her big girl bed. And she keeps talking about that when she's four, she wants to ride a bicycle, again, a "big girl" bike. So I think she'd like to ask Santa for a bike, but she' not quite big enough yet. She's got a tricycle so she has to master that before we move on.
Of course, the holidays are more than just about presents, right? My husband will be back home for a break, which is a great treat for everyone. Also, my dad and his girlfriend are going to come out and stay with us for Christmas as well.
You know, I think we often lose sight of what really matters. And in joining weplay and having the chance to reflect on my experiences, my parents' role in my upbringing and also my children's future, I think that it's important to keep the real priorities top of mind.
Even though I was super competitive as a kid, I didn't have my parents fighting for me saying you know, "She touched the wall first! You need to recheck the clock from the race!" I actually tried that once and my mom was like, "Oh are you saying the timers are wrong? I don't think so sweetie, nice try." My mom kept me in check and would just say, "The other girl wanted it more. She touched the wall first." And I am so glad she did.
So this holiday season, as you're spend time with your family and both look back on the past year and the great things ahead, cherish the time together, appreciate one another and remember what the true spirit of the holidays are all about.
Love,
-Summer
Good thing we're not a family that does the many gifts thing. We try to follow a philosophy of not just buying things to buy them. So for the kids, we do one Santa gift that's not wrapped, then a bunch of books, wooden toys and small things. We're not really big on the plastic toys in our family.
The big thing for Skye is that she is potty trained now, so she's ready to get a "big girl" bed. So I think that everybody wants to help chip in and contribute to her big girl bed. And she keeps talking about that when she's four, she wants to ride a bicycle, again, a "big girl" bike. So I think she'd like to ask Santa for a bike, but she' not quite big enough yet. She's got a tricycle so she has to master that before we move on.
Of course, the holidays are more than just about presents, right? My husband will be back home for a break, which is a great treat for everyone. Also, my dad and his girlfriend are going to come out and stay with us for Christmas as well.
You know, I think we often lose sight of what really matters. And in joining weplay and having the chance to reflect on my experiences, my parents' role in my upbringing and also my children's future, I think that it's important to keep the real priorities top of mind.
Even though I was super competitive as a kid, I didn't have my parents fighting for me saying you know, "She touched the wall first! You need to recheck the clock from the race!" I actually tried that once and my mom was like, "Oh are you saying the timers are wrong? I don't think so sweetie, nice try." My mom kept me in check and would just say, "The other girl wanted it more. She touched the wall first." And I am so glad she did.
So this holiday season, as you're spend time with your family and both look back on the past year and the great things ahead, cherish the time together, appreciate one another and remember what the true spirit of the holidays are all about.
Love,
-Summer
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