27/12/2023
We had a terrible, wonderful Christmas.
It was so good to have a Christmas where there was absolutely no expectations. I wasn't expected to cook for anyone. No one expected me to put on a happy face or entertain. And my kids are not of the age where they have certain expectations for this holiday season- they go with the flow. ✨️
So we went off and experienced Christmas in a fashion we never have before. And let me tell you, it was HARD.
That first Christmas as a single parent is HARD.
We grieved. We struggled. We cried. We got angry, frustrated, sad- all the feelings.
And we also healed. ❤️🩹
Sitting with this pain isn't easy. It's not easy when you're parenting. It's not easy when you're alone.
But after this really difficult holiday, it feels a little lighter. It's still hard. They're still struggling. I'm still struggling. But we've healed a little. And we still managed to have a little fun. I'm looking forward to new traditions and this new normal for me and my babies. 🎄