Bigger picture

Everyone else sees the magic as the children open their presents.

I see the mother having spent weeks organising them and then hours late at night wrapping them.

Everyone else sees the excited children playing with their family members.

I see the mother holding her overstimulated and overtired babies when everyone else goes home.

Everyone else sees the perfect family photos and the happy family posts.

I see the mother who has given everything to keep it all on track, even when she’s felt like she’s going off the rails.

I see you, mama.

Magic master and memory maker.

You are responsible for the bigger picture.

And it’s beautiful.