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Greetings from Chaton's World in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! My days often start with laundry, early-morning emails, and making my kids a hot breakfast. They often end with late-night homework checks, making Instagram reels, and appearing on Celebrity Court of Public Opinion. Somewhere in between, I’m navigating boardrooms, working towards deadlines, and immersed in the good, bad, and ugly chaos of motherhood and household management. As a working mom of three and a professional carving out space in corporate environments, I share my journey of balancing leadership with loving my family, and I sprinkle it with self-care tips. Here, you’ll find honest reflections, hard-earned lessons, and practical strategies for creating an authentic life that you enjoy. If you’re trying to do it all without losing yourself in the process, you have found your sister in the struggle!  Continue reading to discover some thoughts, hacks, and/or lessons that I have learned from navigating my world.
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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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