Oof, yes, winter break is INTENSE. I took the whole two weeks off and didn't try to multitask with work, and it's STILL so intense. I came up for air today and realized bills were unpaid, emails were unread, invoices to process were piling up. I even forgot to pay myself on the first. Glitter is everywhere, and globs of glue that is NOT water-soluble because the kids wanted to make snow globes (they turned out super cute, but I don't recommend the process). I totally sympathize with Toddler wanting all her ducks in a row. My response to inner chaos is to want the world neatly organized so I can relax in it. No doubt this is why I undertook the daunting project of deep-cleaning my daughter's room during the break. I hauled out a mountain of junk and two outgrown pieces of play furniture, and we turned her closet into a magical doll sanctuary complete with rainbow carpet and twinkle lights. Phew! Now I look at the room and feel like 😎🌈🌴
Thank you for your wonderfully insightful article. As the mom of a big kid and toddler as well it’s so helpful to be reminded of the importance of balancing schedule with flexibility while prioritizing the magic of a moment’s serendipity.
Oof, yes, winter break is INTENSE. I took the whole two weeks off and didn't try to multitask with work, and it's STILL so intense. I came up for air today and realized bills were unpaid, emails were unread, invoices to process were piling up. I even forgot to pay myself on the first. Glitter is everywhere, and globs of glue that is NOT water-soluble because the kids wanted to make snow globes (they turned out super cute, but I don't recommend the process). I totally sympathize with Toddler wanting all her ducks in a row. My response to inner chaos is to want the world neatly organized so I can relax in it. No doubt this is why I undertook the daunting project of deep-cleaning my daughter's room during the break. I hauled out a mountain of junk and two outgrown pieces of play furniture, and we turned her closet into a magical doll sanctuary complete with rainbow carpet and twinkle lights. Phew! Now I look at the room and feel like 😎🌈🌴
Thank you for your wonderfully insightful article. As the mom of a big kid and toddler as well it’s so helpful to be reminded of the importance of balancing schedule with flexibility while prioritizing the magic of a moment’s serendipity.