I love the holidays

 I love the holidays.

The lights. The noise. The magic we try so hard to create.

But I’m not sad when they’re over.

Because winter slows everything down.
The calendar empties.
The expectations quiet.
The house exhales.

There’s no rush to make moments.
No pressure to perform joy.

Just soft mornings.
Long pajamas.
Cold windows and warm coffee.
Kids lingering instead of hurrying.

Winter gives us permission to rest.
To stay in.
To do less and feel more.

And honestly
that kind of slowness feels like a gift too.