A mother who loves holidays has a recurring problem that negatively impacts her enjoyment of the events—her expectations are too high. She plans costumes and decorations long before the event, but procrastinates making them because she is not crafty. In the end, she feels let down and grumpy during the holiday because of her perceived failure. Her young daughter has just become aware of holidays and it all excites her. Mom has learned from her daughter that it is the simple things and attitude that make the holidays fun. Now if she can just remember that next time around.
Holidays: Expectations vs. Reality
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