I’ve been slowly learning that rather than wishing the day away, I need to come up with better strategies to embrace the craziness. The only way I can think to enjoy my kids in times of high stress is to take things off my plate. Dishes in the sink? They can wait. Taking down decorations? Nope. Dinner? Delivery, please.
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