No matter how one slices it, 2021 has got to be better than 2020. A global pandemic, murder hornets, massive wildfires, a crazy election season, and shocking celebrity deaths can't possibly all happen again in one 365-day cycle. Right?!
All joking aside, 2020 has been hard especially for moms. Life has been turned upside-down and virtual everything is the new normal. We've been socially isolated, working from home with no boundaries between work life and personal life, and spinning our wheels with no end in sight. It's no wonder so many moms are just counting down the days until the new year.
Here are just some things moms are looking forward to in 2021 …
Freedom of Choice
“Looking forward to days out with the kids, visiting relatives, travelling abroad, eating out in restaurants, taking the kids swimming. Just complete freedom to do what we want, when we want.” – Jess H.
Hugs From Friends
“I'm looking forward to my kids being able to have their friends over again. I wouldn't mind having mine over as well. I miss hugs from friends! I'm going to hand out hugs like tissue!” – Lauren W.
Celebrating Milestones
“The bittersweet milestones of high school graduation and starting college for my firstborn.” – Ilina E.
IRL Everything
“I’m looking forward to my kids being able to experience high school in real life and not over a screen.” – Yvonne C.
Visiting Family Near and Far
“More family time, but this time with the extended family and the abroad family.” – Sarah P.
Time Away From Screens
“I’m looking forward to taking our [kids] on a road trip away from their screens.” – Kim P.
'New Normal' Rituals
“I’m looking forward to continuing our new family rituals and watching my students create new experiences for themselves.” – Jamie H.
Face to Face Time with Other Adults
“I’m looking forward to time away from my kids! On a related note, looking forward to talking to other adults face-to-face.” – Elisa B.
A Change of Scenery
“I’m looking forward to flying out of this country!” – Adriana L.
Family Travel
“Looking forward to traveling and taking the kids back to Puerto Rico to see their great-grandparents.” – Gemarla G.
More Adult Time
“I am looking forward to longer happy hours.” – Shana M.
New Memories
“I am looking forward to making new memories with my family at home and as we explore the world.” – Deirdre S.
Laughter in the House
“I am looking forward to my two daughters and their friends laughing together in our house into the wee hours of the night.” – Susan P.
Something To Be Happy About
"I’m looking forward to positivity and change in 2021." – Alison N.
Seeing the World
“I’m looking forward to traveling again in 2021.” – Sasha W.
