So why does it leave so many mums running on empty? This week, I’m unpacking the pressure points where Christmas starts to unravel – and the Baubles of Christmas Breakdown that reveal where our boundaries are leaking.
I’ve just sent you bauble thing to my working mum group. So so true. Defo keen for a get together! Good luck over Christmas. Have really loved your content this year so thank you!
It’s the over_____ insert word. The whole f**king thing this time of year was meant to be about QUIET RETREATING into the dark of night. Sod Santa bring back Krampus & his bag of sticks
I'm not sure if I'm the minority but I don't resonate with the social media comparison. I am happy for the people that want to show / share their ideas and pictures but it really doesn't do anything for me. The biggest challenge I find with Christmas and with 11 yr old (in 3 weeks to be 12 year old) triplets is the over committing, over spending (thanks to their birthday 8 days after christmas) and not asking for help. I think in some respect the covid years helped with the not asking for help as expectations were lower BUT now I have the sinking feeling again and need help. I said to a friend over coffee this morning, I don't know if its because the trio are now at senior school and two different ones at that but it seems more manic than ever....
I used to wear my independence as a badge of honour - I was a strong, independent woman who didn't need to rely on anyone. Or at least, that was the story I told myself. Now, I notice when it feels too much and I'm unashamed about asking for help from those close to me. Although tbh I do get by on the kindness of complete strangers when they take one look at the triplets.
Overcommitting is HUGE. We're supposed to. We're expected to. Everybody else will be there. But do we actually want to spend the time and money on that thing? Will they really notice if we don't show? Sometimes I cancel last minute and say "To be completely honest, I'm just not up to it right now" and people generally accept that.
Transitions and changes always take tonnes of energy. Transitioning to senior school is a hug change so it's not surprising it's taken a lot out of you. Be kind to yourself and Merry Christmas
Lunchtime session for me!
I’ve just sent you bauble thing to my working mum group. So so true. Defo keen for a get together! Good luck over Christmas. Have really loved your content this year so thank you!
Ah thanks for sharing the message and being part of the movement. It’s all about getting the word out and helping mums bit by bit
It’s the over_____ insert word. The whole f**king thing this time of year was meant to be about QUIET RETREATING into the dark of night. Sod Santa bring back Krampus & his bag of sticks
I love the way you're doing things. I'm all for the hygge vibes and hibernating with good books and good coffee (and maybe some good dark chocolate)
I'm not sure if I'm the minority but I don't resonate with the social media comparison. I am happy for the people that want to show / share their ideas and pictures but it really doesn't do anything for me. The biggest challenge I find with Christmas and with 11 yr old (in 3 weeks to be 12 year old) triplets is the over committing, over spending (thanks to their birthday 8 days after christmas) and not asking for help. I think in some respect the covid years helped with the not asking for help as expectations were lower BUT now I have the sinking feeling again and need help. I said to a friend over coffee this morning, I don't know if its because the trio are now at senior school and two different ones at that but it seems more manic than ever....
I used to wear my independence as a badge of honour - I was a strong, independent woman who didn't need to rely on anyone. Or at least, that was the story I told myself. Now, I notice when it feels too much and I'm unashamed about asking for help from those close to me. Although tbh I do get by on the kindness of complete strangers when they take one look at the triplets.
Overcommitting is HUGE. We're supposed to. We're expected to. Everybody else will be there. But do we actually want to spend the time and money on that thing? Will they really notice if we don't show? Sometimes I cancel last minute and say "To be completely honest, I'm just not up to it right now" and people generally accept that.
Transitions and changes always take tonnes of energy. Transitioning to senior school is a hug change so it's not surprising it's taken a lot out of you. Be kind to yourself and Merry Christmas