To every mama on Christmas Eve

To every mama still wrapping at midnight,

who bought the gifts, hid the gifts, wrapped the gifts, and will probably assemble them too,

who’s running on coffee and Christmas magic,

who feels guilty for being tired yet proud for making it magical,

This one’s for you.

You don’t have to do it perfectly. They won’t remember if the cinnamon rolls were homemade. They’ll remember your sleepy smile when they ran in at 6 a.m. They’ll remember the way you made Christmas feel safe and loved, even when you were running on empty.

You are the magic. Not the perfectly placed bows. You. So go to bed, mama. The magic’s already in motion.

And you’ve already done enough. Merry Christmas.

You’re the best gift they’ll ever unwrap. Drop a 🎄 if you’re a tired-but-trying mama reading this tonight.

I see you. I’m proud of you. What’s your go-to midnight ritual to recharge?

With love,

💛Glow Within

#lemon8christmas #lemon8contest #MamaChristmas #TiredMamaClub #YouAreTheMagic

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