Nap trapped and thoughts on creating holiday magic
Until I was a teenager (and my parents split up) I thought the holiday season was magic. The lights, the snow, baked goods, cheerful smiles, and warm gratitude all added the the beauty of the season. Once that magic began to fade, I looked forward to feeling it again once I had kids of my own.
Although my daughter is too little to remember her first holiday season, it's now my turn to create the magic.
I've been nap trapped for almost an hour now and have been thinking of this a lot. Because for me, holiday magic is more than just putting up lights and listening to Christmas music. It's creating fun memories baking holiday treats, visiting Christmas markets, and catching the snow (whenever it shows it's cold face).
Nap trapped seemed like an annoying concept before my baby was actually here. But suddenly, when I finally held her, I realized how short this time would be. I'm already halfway through the newborn stage and a third through maternity leave.
Somehow time didn't stop just because she arrived. My days got a little longer, I see more of the nighttime hour, and the holiday season is a little more magical.
So if you're nap trapped with a little, or simply love reminiscing about those days now they're gone, let's all remember to enjoy the moment this holiday season. Someday that magical feeling may begin to taper, and these days will be just another memory.
See you next Saturday,
Leanna