Friday, December 20, 2024

I'm Putting "From Mom" On My Kids' Christmas Presents This Year

I'm over it.
Scary Mommy Daily
Dec. 20, 2024
A mother and daughter during the Christmas holidays opening presents together.
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That's It, I'm Putting "From Mom" On My Kids' Christmas Presents This Year

"It started when I was a kid. After my siblings and I stopped believing in Santa, our Christmas presents would be labeled, "From Mom & Dad" — in my mom's handwriting, of course," writes an anonymous mom today. "And while I was pretty aware that my mom was fully in charge of the Christmas magic in my house growing up, I didn't really understand the sheer amount of labor that went into that job until I was a parent myself." This mom continues by writing about how she feels as a mom herself, especially post-divorce. Take a read, you'll feel seen.

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