By: Marguerite Ashton
As I write this post, I'm watching Holiday Inn, with Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire.
I'm a huge classic movie buff and what better way to prepare for the upcoming holidays than watching Christmas movies and planning the two biggest meals of the year, that will be the most stressful, yet the most rewarding.
Yes, it sounds crazy preparing my dinner menus this far in advance, but with a big family like mine, it makes a lot of sense with the hope of keeping things running a little smoother.
Even with the advanced preparation and helping my husband to make sure that our family gatherings are better than the year before, I tend to forget about taking some time for myself.
I've found that if I can get away for a couple of hours the week before November, it usually tides me over for the next two months, which I know will be inundated with a wave of responsibilities.
For my "Mommy Time," this year, I went with my nineteen-year old daughter to have dinner and see the musical, Les Miserables.
I have to confess, I didn't care for the movie and was reluctant to go see the play. But here was an opportunity to spend time with my second oldest, whose in college and between work and school, has a schedule that consumes most of her time. So of course I jumped at the chance to bond with my child who has blossomed into an awesome young woman.
I'm glad I went. I laughed and I cried. The actors were fantastic, leaving me with a great memory to tuck away in my treasure of musicals.
From experience, I know it can be hard to find a few minutes to catch your breath and give yourself a moment to process all of the things going on in our lives as a mother and a wife. When you do, consider reading a book, watching a movie, have date night with hubby or just step into another room, close the door and exhale.
Now if I can only figure out what was the dance the crowd did after bringing in the New Year? Anyone know?
As I write this post, I'm watching Holiday Inn, with Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire.
I'm a huge classic movie buff and what better way to prepare for the upcoming holidays than watching Christmas movies and planning the two biggest meals of the year, that will be the most stressful, yet the most rewarding.
Yes, it sounds crazy preparing my dinner menus this far in advance, but with a big family like mine, it makes a lot of sense with the hope of keeping things running a little smoother.
Even with the advanced preparation and helping my husband to make sure that our family gatherings are better than the year before, I tend to forget about taking some time for myself.
I've found that if I can get away for a couple of hours the week before November, it usually tides me over for the next two months, which I know will be inundated with a wave of responsibilities.
For my "Mommy Time," this year, I went with my nineteen-year old daughter to have dinner and see the musical, Les Miserables.
I have to confess, I didn't care for the movie and was reluctant to go see the play. But here was an opportunity to spend time with my second oldest, whose in college and between work and school, has a schedule that consumes most of her time. So of course I jumped at the chance to bond with my child who has blossomed into an awesome young woman.
I'm glad I went. I laughed and I cried. The actors were fantastic, leaving me with a great memory to tuck away in my treasure of musicals.
From experience, I know it can be hard to find a few minutes to catch your breath and give yourself a moment to process all of the things going on in our lives as a mother and a wife. When you do, consider reading a book, watching a movie, have date night with hubby or just step into another room, close the door and exhale.
Now if I can only figure out what was the dance the crowd did after bringing in the New Year? Anyone know?