Post Holiday Reflections // @thenester
taught me to take notes after the holidays to read the following year.
Things like what worked and what didn’t. I’ve started to take notes for
our major holidays in a notebook and I find it so helpful.
As I
create traditions for my family and learn how much I’m willing to do (or
spend), these notes are helping me to stay focused. Nothing like
packing up my holiday storage bin the day after the holiday to be in a
purging and reflecting mood.
My spring bin is full but I also
filled half a bag of items to donate. I’ve decided I’m not upset if the
bin is full as long as it’s full of things we use. Plus it’s okay to use
something just for this season and pass it on for someone else to
enjoy. We used it and it served it’s purpose but we don’t need to keep
it past the holiday.
Seasonal books, pretty mom approved plastic
eggs, and craft supplies we didn’t get to but will be happy to find next
year are what currently fill the box. As my kids get older and we
better define our family traditions, I imagine these things will change.
What I learned this year:
+
next year the Easter bunny will bring the basket and parents will hide
the eggs (instead of vice versa - it was a little stressful and
confusing!)
+ less candy and treats
+ @beecherscheese mac and cheese every holiday as long as we live in Seattle (we can get it frozen at the grocery store) forever and ever amen
*And I just realized that the year is actually 2022. Oops!
