The fact that Thanksgiving is -yet again- upon us blows my mind every year. Time hasn’t gone by any faster, but looking back on the year, it feels like life is moving at breakneck speed.
This year had a disastrous start for me, but it’s looking like we’re in for a solid finish. So much of what I’m grateful for is the peace and tranquility to zero in on any moment and recognize it’s a snapshot I won’t get back: my children’s faces at any given moment are a reminder of this.
As 2023 winds down, I’m grateful for:
- My Tribe: my husband, my besties, my girls’ faces that wake me up early and light up my life daily. Ultimately, I’m grateful for the loved ones I have, the ones I’m raising, and the framily (friends & family) I’m continuing to nurture through our friendships and time together.
- The gift of time: having lost a parent unexpectedly last year has really put this into perspective for me. Even the hard moments are ones I will never get back. It is my privilege to choose how I spend my time, as well as my outlook on the things I get to do.
- Feeling overstimulated and over-touched: this is a reminder I am loved beyond measure, and my children want to show that to me. The moments when they don’t need me will come (and have arrived, I have a middle schooler!) fast and furious. I know better than to not soak it all in, even if I need a quiet cup of coffee before they wake up, after bedtime, or a scream into a pillow to emotionally regulate.
- Creativity: I did not know I would reclaim my creative spark in 2023, but here I am. I’ve got a long way to go before I feel fully realized, but my brain and my heart have come alive this year in a way that makes me feel energized, hopeful, and motivated. All qualities I want to model for my family.
- YOU!!! Momlando is back and we’re over-the-moon to have you on this journey with us. We’ll be checking in these next few weeks, introducing ourselves, and look forward to getting to know all of you. The year might be ending, but we’re just getting started!
