This too shall pass...
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Hello Reader,π π Christmas is Almost Here! Can You Believe It?! π I can't believe Christmas is next week... I should be more organised by now, right? π But Iβll get there, I always do! The holidays are always a reminder that time is flying by. Lately, Iβve been reflecting on a phrase that keeps popping up: βThis too shall pass.β I heard Tom Hanks mention it in a podcast, it showed up in a book I was reading, and even in a conversation with a friend! Itβs really stuck with me. This idea that time keeps moving forward, no matter how we spend it... and that got me thinking. π Bath Time Revelations π You know those nights when youβre just getting through the bedtime routine? Dinner, dishes, bath, jammies, story, bed... it's like you're on autopilot. π Before you know it, youβve sped through it just to crash on the couch with your phone or Netflix. But, this week, I tried something different. On two nights, I really slowed down. I focused on being present, making bath time a moment of connection instead of just a box to check. And let me tell you β those nights were so lovely. Laughter, connection, joy, and play. It didn't take any longer than usual, but it left me with that warm, fuzzy feeling in my heart. π β π Enjoying the Holiday Hustle π Itβs easy to get caught up in the holiday stress, right? Hiding the elves, rushing through to-do lists, feeling overwhelmed by everything on our plates. π But I got some great advice this week: βChoose to be enthusiastic about what you're doing and grab the moments of joy when they show up.β So simple, yet so powerful! Instead of just getting through the holiday routines, what if we slowed down and really savoured them? We could find a lot more peace in the process. β¨ β π Noticing the Magic in the Little Things π When I slow down and notice my son, heβs always up for some fun. He matches my energy when Iβm playful and light-hearted β and how quickly we derail when I add stress to the mix! π When I step back from the stressful moments and remember "this too shall pass...", I can find that little pause, and am able to respond with a bit more patience. Kids just shine when you give them your undivided attention. And I am loving seeing the little person my son is becoming. Heβs funny, kind, considerate, and loves being around people. I donβt want these years to just pass. I want to savour them, nurture him, and help him figure out who he wants to be. β π A Simple Holiday Wish π As the holidays approach, I hope youβll take some time to slow down and savour the magic around you. π Let yourself be infected by the Christmas spirit that our kids seem to have in abundance! Remember, the tricky moments will pass... and so too shall the good ones. Take it all in, and I hope your days are filled with joy, connection, and a whole lot of magic. β¨ Love Fiona β
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