A Can Do Mom

As a mom who’s been through the whirlwind of Christmas with young kids, I want to take a few minutes to share a little piece of advice with all the younger moms out there… Enjoy this time while your kids are still young. I know the holidays can feel like a blur of stress, shopping, and trying to make everything perfect. But I promise you—this season will go by much quicker than you think. And one day, you’ll look back and wish you had slowed down and savored more of the little moments. I know firsthand how overwhelming it can be. The pressure to get the right gifts, the chaos of decorating, and the endless to-do lists can make it seem like there’s no time to just relax and enjoy your family. But the truth is, those to-do lists won’t matter in the long run. What your children will remember most isn’t the perfectly decorated house or the perfectly cooked meal—it’s the love and time you shared with them. One thing I learned over the years was to include my children in as many of the ...