11/23/2025
At the time, this felt like a “major” life crisis… but looking back so many years later, this tiny human storming down the beach because her kite kept nose-diving into the sand is absolute GOLD. 😂🪁💨
We had adults sprinting, adjusting strings, offering pep talks, sacrificing ankles in hurricane-level wind — all while knowing from the very beginning what the outcome would be.
And honestly? Thanksgiving can feel the exact same way.
If we don’t set family boundaries before the holiday, emotions can crash fast, expectations get tangled, and suddenly you’re the one marching down the beach wondering why nothing is flying the way you hoped while someone’s getting hit with a kite.
So this year, let’s:
✨ Decide what we’re comfortable talking about & what to do when we need to draw the line
✨ Plan how long we’re staying
✨Communicate to our kids that it’s more than okay to say no to a hug, kiss, hand shake or any other contact with a family/friend that makes them feel uncomfortable
✨ Set limits on requests, tasks, and “just one more thing…”
✨ Choose who we are comfortable with our kids being around, for their peace & safety, not anyone else’s
✨ Protect our peace like it’s the last working kite on the beach
Because when everyone knows the wind conditions ahead of time, the whole day goes a lot smoother — and we avoid those dramatic walk-offs into the sunset. 😅🦃💛
Here’s to fewer crashes, more laughter, and Thanksgiving celebrations that actually lift you up.
