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Posted by Susan Carney Jan 4, 2008 |
Holiday vacations can spoil you. It’s easy to get used to the pace of extended days off. And difficult to get back into the usual routine.
In my house, once the Christmas festivities were over, we made a conscious decision to spend the rest of the vacation “relaxing.” From December 27th to January 1st, we (my husband, my 2 ½ year old twins, and I) did a “whole lot of nothing,” and loved every minute of it. We hung out and played with the kids’ new toys. We watched movies. The kids and I made a cake. We sang, we laughed, we wrestled, and we read books. The pace was decidedly unhurried, stress-free, and wonderful. In fact, there were days that the kids stayed in their pajamas well into the afternoon.
This is a stark contrast to the usual pace of our lives. My husband and I both work full time, so things can get a bit hectic. On the weekends, we try to plan some fun activity for the kids, so that can be a little busy, too. So this six-day mini-vacation was much needed. A few times my husband asked me if I wanted to take the kids somewhere. I said no. The kids were always going “somewhere,” and I felt they needed this time you just hang out at home with us, chilling.
But now its back to work and school, back to the normal routine of our lives. Hopefully you have returned to your routine refreshed and renewed, and ready to face the challenges that come with helping kids. Happy New Year!