That Elf....
Yummiest Mummy!
My daughter got wind that the Elf on the Shelf is like A THING.
She is all "mom can you make the elf do all the tricks like my they do at my friends' houses?"
Cue the guilt. Cue the almost caving and saying yes. (pssst no judgment on you elf on the shelfers AT ALL! - stay with me- this will be relevant I prom! I love that you love it!)
I just said no. I told her I loved her tons. I told her we were going to make Christmas special in many other ways. I straight up told her I really just don't want to do it. I explained she was welcome to make the dang elf do tricks herself. I explained that if I do that then I won't get enough sleep and if I don't get enough sleep I won't be or act like myself (cue mean mommy vibes).
Also cue the inevitable snacking, the resentment eating, and "the poor me I deserve a reward" trips to the pantry.
She was NOT happy.
I won't be able to do all of the things my kids want me to do in life. It is not my job to do all the things for them. I am working to be okay with that. It is hard. There is guilt. But there is also truth and peace and freedom.
And when I think about it, what I want for Luna above all else is for her to listen to her truth, what is right and wrong, her true desires for her OVER being a martyr and feeling resentment and anger towards her kids, or life, or what/ who ever.
That is the best gift I can give her. A mom that does what she wants while also taking care of her people. It doesn't have to be one or the other, it can be and and both. Because we all know we can't pour from an empty candy cane mug.
If you want to learn more ways to overcome overwhelm, feel better this holiday season, not gain an elf, I mean eff, ton of weight AND get your weigh loss plan dialed and ready to go for 2023, then get your booty the the How to Thrive Through the Holidays Masterclass. Grab your spot now!
It is tomorrow (Thursday) at 10am PT// 1pm ET.
We will be covering:
How to not gain a f*ck ton of weight
How to not feel gross and ugh
How to overcome overwhelm
How to actually really enjoy the holidays and the people in them
How to plan + know exactly what you are going to do in 2023 to lose weight for the last dang time.
Stay til the end for extremely fun + festive surprises and to learn about the January 2023 Yummy Mummy Experience: 6 months or group coaching and coursework that guarantees you lose weight for the last time!
Have the Best Night Ever,
Laura
PS if you are a current client, COME if you like! And for all yall, forward this to a friend and come together! The buddy the elf system is the best system.