The holidays always pass in a flurry and a blur. So much anticipation. So much preparation. A day or two of madness and then it’s done.
In the midst of all the frenzy, I’ve been noticing more and more how holidays and traditions change year-to-year – as I grow older, as my family changes and as my children grow older. They grow along with me and my family – we grow together.
Lately, there’s been a bit more magic, thanks in large part to my children. They remind me to look outside of myself (and all the stress, dread, guilt, etc. that can often come along with holidays) and to see the magic again. I’ve realized that while my role as a parent is to protect, nurture, raise and support my children, my biggest role is to create memories with and for them.
I’m honored to share my story today with Tricia at Raising Humans. Because that’s what this is all about, right? Raising humans and growing together?
Won’t you come over and join me?
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You buys are so adorable…sometimes I teeter on having kids or not be think I just need the right time
Kat recently posted..A Christmas photo montage
Thank you Kat. I wasn’t sure for a long time about having kids but yes, finding the right time for you and your husband
Beautiful!! Loved both posts! Your family is so adorable!!
Krysten recently posted..Lessons in Beauty and Boxing Day Shopping
Soo soo beautiful! You are your family!
Kierston recently posted..No Regrets Holiday!
I really think YOU and YOUR family are beautiful. And what a beautiful post too!
maria @ lift love life recently posted..A very merry Christmas 2012 indeed
Going over to read now – I just love the title of her blog and your post – yes raising humans and growing together IS what we’re all about! (Can you come tell that to all my third graders’ parents? thanks!)
Linz @ Itz Linz recently posted..#15 Full Body Circuit Workout
haha. I can only imagine what your students’ parents say!
Such a beautiful family and sentiment
Lynda @ Hit The Road Jane recently posted..Ah Sea Bass, My Eye-Opening Health Assesment & Rick Bayless- Nutrilite NYC trip Part 3
Love the reminder that our children help us to see the magic again when our reserves are getting low.
Elena recently posted..Training for the runDisney Princess Half Marathon
Thanks for sharing! I’m running over to read your other post and just KNOW that they’ll be something illuminating! xo
Tamara recently posted..Eat, drink and be merry | Christmas over fitness, not fitness over Christmas
I’m feeling the same way as my kiddos get older. I’m learning to just BE and ENJOY!. Both posts are beautifully written.
Angela @ Happy Fit Mama recently posted..One Year Blogiversary!
I love this – growing together, and how the holidays really do evolve each year. I noticed the same thing this year, more and more it is truly about spending time with my family, not gifts, not any of that. Just togetherneses. The only gifts that are the best are those to my niece
I LOVE giving and love spending time together! I am so glad you had such a great holiday!
jobo recently posted..Wordless Wednesday (almost)…the holidays, in pictures.
Yes! Just togetherness. That IS what it’s all about, right? So glad that you all had a wonderful holiday and that you and M are growing and creating new traditions together.
Going to read right now! Growing together is so important- I feel like I change so much every single year. I can’t imagine what it’s like watching your own kids grow and change. That’s what it’s all about!
Andrea recently posted..When Life Gives You Snow…
Thanks Andrea! It is pretty amazing to watch my kids grow and change over time. Seriously dumbfounds me sometimes.