Sad Christmas

This year has been particularly rough and financially difficult and as I’m scrolling on my socials I can’t help but feel guilt and defeat over the fact that not only does my baby not have any presents, or a stocking, but neither do I or my husband. Our tree is half decorated, and the house is a mess. And I know that Christmas isn’t really about presents but it still would’ve been nice to have gotten them something.

I know he’s only 5 months old so he doesn’t care or know what’s happening, but I do. It’s his first Christmas and I feel like I’ve failed. There’s always next year I suppose …