“ I’ve truly loved my stint as the keeper of the magic. But I know better than to try to cling to that role.”
This nails my bittersweet feelings about the holidays (and so many other parts of motherhood these days). It’s time to step back and let my boys take a more active roll in our family holidays. And at 15 and 18, I was pleasantly surprised at how well they rose to the occasion without nearly the amount of prodding and guidance they required in years past. They don’t need me in the same ways they used to and it’s my job to step back.
I love this outlook Megan. Active participation from all kids is such a turning point, and it shouldn’t be such a long journey for us to get there, and see that magic is in everyone’s hands. (Meanwhile making it up past 7 on Christmas to start a movie is impressive!)
This made me tear up. Have you seen the "Best Christmas Ever" SNL sketch with Matt Damon and Cecily Strong? Even for those of us beyond the tiny person stage of parenthood, I think it captures a lot of the magic. As your post does too. :)
“ I’ve truly loved my stint as the keeper of the magic. But I know better than to try to cling to that role.”
This nails my bittersweet feelings about the holidays (and so many other parts of motherhood these days). It’s time to step back and let my boys take a more active roll in our family holidays. And at 15 and 18, I was pleasantly surprised at how well they rose to the occasion without nearly the amount of prodding and guidance they required in years past. They don’t need me in the same ways they used to and it’s my job to step back.
I love this outlook Megan. Active participation from all kids is such a turning point, and it shouldn’t be such a long journey for us to get there, and see that magic is in everyone’s hands. (Meanwhile making it up past 7 on Christmas to start a movie is impressive!)
This made me tear up. Have you seen the "Best Christmas Ever" SNL sketch with Matt Damon and Cecily Strong? Even for those of us beyond the tiny person stage of parenthood, I think it captures a lot of the magic. As your post does too. :)
Yes! I forgot about that sketch but I am off to watch it again :)