When I was younger I believed that the holiday season would be completely different once I had a child, and boy was I right! I developed this idea after a few years spent in what I call the “in between zone” - when my brother and I were old enough to be living on our own, but had not yet started families of our own. Your family might be different, but during those years, we were able to go shopping in peace, wrap gifts beautifully, and even bake for each other. Then, on the actual holiday, we exchanged gifts and feasted on a gourmet holiday meal in a serene and civilized atmosphere.
