One Secret to a Working Mom Success: Make Family Events More Enjoyable With Friends

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Better Together: Why Inviting Another Family Makes Activities More Fun #FamilyFun Sometimes family activities can feel like another item on the to-do list. However, doing those activities with another family makes them more fun! Whether it’s a trip to an amusement park , a visit to the local pool , or trip to a pumpkin patch , including another family can multiply the fun in amazing ways. One of my favorite moms to collaborate with is my friend, Ayana Ledford who's pictured above with her daughter Sahar. We have done all of the things listed as seemingly random examples above and here is how including her and her daughter (and sometimes her son too) has made the events more fun. On the date above, Ayana almost left the venue because parking was a nightmare. That said, she hung in there and we would up having a great time!
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Merry Christmas from Our Family to Yours!

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Rejoice in the spirit of Christmas which is Peace, the miracle of Christmas which is Hope, and the heart of Christmas which is Love. -Unknown

Despite the COVID-19 chaos we were able to carve out time to make magical Christmas memories. There was the excitement created by the return of the elf, Carly. Sometimes, I question why I ever embarked on this Elf on the Shelf journey because it tests my creativity and resolved every day from December 1-25. I remain committed because of the joy it brings my kids. And, it does make the season more magical. 


My husband's family had the tradition of advent calendars that contain small gifts or treats every day for the month of December. So, needless to say, the kids LOVE December. In addition, my husband's family made candy houses every year. My sister-in-law, to her immense credit, maintains that tradition and even gets them antlers and other treats to make the day more fun. One year, she even had Santa Claus come to her house!

We're faithful about sending Christmas cards. (By "we" I mean, "me")  Indeed, I've sent them since college.  This year was an adventure though. Somehow, I neglected to select "auto-ship" from the service I use. And, although, I won't make that mistake again, there was something very personal about addressing the envelopes this year to ensure my loved ones know that I care.




Any way, there are promises to keep and presents to wrap before I sleep. So, I will leave you with this simple wish. Whatever your circumstance, and whatever you have been through, allow yourself to experience joy this season, in spite of it all. There are so many things that we cannot control. That said, you are not being unfaithful to the struggle, or to those struggling, by recognizing the blessing that is this season.

May God bless you and your family as we all continue to wait for life to become less chaotic!

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Anonymous said…
Even if life doesn't become less chaotic it remains blessed. Stay strong. Keep the faith. And, keep loving your family!
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