One Secret to a Working Mom's Success: Keep Standing

Me, standing in Barbados Those of us who live our lives out loud on the internet subject ourselves to scrutiny. Some comment, "Nobody's life is perfect. These posts must be fake," Those making those comments might even be close to us because they "know our business" and they whisper and gossip and say, "she's so fake".  To those who may read my blog and make such comments, (the trolls) know that I hear you, see you, and completely disagree. 

The Importance of Celebrating Halloween During the Pandemic

Toddler with Pumpkin
Several years ago I posted a piece entitled,  "Four Family Friendly Halloween Fun Tips" . I had forgotten all about it until today when I was about to start writing this one. Upon reviewing it, I realized that I completed the items of that list with the exception of one. It's always nice to be reminded that I am an authentic blogger!

Dad Carving Pumkin

  






Last month, I was questioning whether Halloween should be celebrated this year. Quite frankly, we have all had a very scary year with the pandemic, grocery shortage, and daily doom and gloom messages, and have been wearing masks daily for most of it. So, I thought that all of us had enough of the series of fright nights that we have called, 2020. 




This month, my views changed. One thing that changed my mind was my sister, Jeryn, and her infectious spirit. She came to visit for awhile. Before she left, we went to Soergel Orchards for apple picking and pumpkin viewing. That visit changed my entire outlook about celebrating Halloween.

#JackOLanterns

I realized that celebrating holidays carries more meaning than what we may feel like doing. Celebrating holidays is about creating memories for our children and creating a sense of normalcy. Holidays punctuate our years and allow us to recognize traditions. In these tough, tough times, I think that we need to celebrate what we can when we can. 







Comments

Unknown said…
Pumpkin carving is a little messy for me, but there will be trick or treating.