My week as a romcom: Ashley, the effortlessly cool stay-at-home mom, was hitting her stride in a wintry Chicago week, fueled by caffeine and the magic of December. Monday and Tuesday brought back-to-back daycare and co-working sessions, where she tackled her to-do list with the focus of a holiday elf on a deadline, savoring the quiet moments to herself. By Wednesday, the festive vibes were in full swing at a multicultural holiday music class—Miles clapped and jingled along to songs from around the world, his joy contagious enough to make her forget the slushy sidewalks outside. Thursday was a double feature: Little Book Club in the morning for some cozy toddler chaos, and then that evening, Ashley and Miles donned their warmest layers for a Polar Express-themed book event that made the city feel like a storybook come to life. By Friday, daycare and coworking offered one last exhale before the weekend, and as she sipped her coffee, Ashley couldn’t help but grin—this season was busy, sure, but it was brimming with moments she’d carry long after the snow melted. LTKHoliday LTKWatchNow LTKStyleTip