{"id":60184,"date":"2024-12-03T10:35:30","date_gmt":"2024-12-03T15:35:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/simplehomeschool.net\/?p=60184"},"modified":"2026-01-28T16:02:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T21:02:53","slug":"introvert-advice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplehomeschool.net\/introvert-advice\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Advice for the Introverted Mom"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Holiday<\/a><\/p>\n

Holiday Advice for the Introverted Mom ~
\nWritten by Jamie C. Martin<\/strong><\/a> of Simple Homeschool<\/em><\/p>\n

To be sung to the tune of It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year<\/em>:<\/h4>\n

“It’s the most draining time of the year<\/em>
\n…with the kids all demanding<\/em>
\n…and parties to be attending<\/em>
\n…I just want a nap!<\/em>
\nIt’s the most draining time of the year…”<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Confession:<\/strong> Several years ago, I went to a holiday party organized by a local playgroup. I arrived with my three small kids and we walked into the echo-y gym where about 50 other children ran around, screaming with delight, Christmas music playing in the background.<\/p>\n

Still holding my children’s hands, I turned straight around and walked back to our van, strapped them in car seats, and turned on Christmas music of our own. Fifteen minutes or so later we went back inside for the slightly more structured time of pizza eating and cookie decorating.<\/p>\n

This post is for anyone who has ever done the same. Or wishes they had.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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