With Thanksgiving behind us, it’s officially time to bring out the decorations and get ready for the holiday season. While this annual ritual can be a joyful experience, having kids in the mix often complicates things.
Gone are the carefree days when you could leisurely sift through a box of delicate ornaments while enjoying a glass of wine and festive tunes. Now, it feels like a race against time as the kids scramble to grab their favorites, and you find yourself yelling, “Don’t break those!” as they bundle everything onto one tree branch. You’re left gritting your teeth, trying to remain calm while they manage to drain the joy out of what should be a fun time. But fear not! The clever parents of Twitter know exactly what you’re going through.
1. Tip generously.
Because it’s not just your tree they’ll be wreaking havoc upon this holiday season.
2. Is it that obvious?
You can either follow them around obsessively directing their ornament placement or accept that this year, everything will be at toddler-eye level.
3. Oh look, Mommy’s eye is twitching.
It’s the perfect time to compete with your friends on Instagram with over-the-top decorations, all while downing several glasses of wine and feeling absolutely no joy!
4. Whoops!
They’ve already crushed your hopes and dreams, so why stop there?
5. You thought the toddler years were chaotic.
Now that they’re finally old enough to lend a hand, they’ve decided they’re too cool to help? Thanks for the years of diaper duty, kids. Time to change the WiFi password!
6. Cherished moments.
Creating unforgettable memories with your child — don’t forget to post that video on social media.
7. How convenient!
Give them a roll of toilet paper to unravel around the banister. Why not let chaos reign?
8. The struggle is real.
After watching them hang every ornament on one side of the tree, the urge to balance it out is almost unbearable. If they catch on? Blame it on the little red elf!
9. Those pesky lights…
They are the bane of dads everywhere during this time of year. Sorry, guys.
10. Desperate times call for desperate measures.
Even Baby Jesus won’t judge you for calling on Him to help you achieve that perfectly decorated Christmas tree.
11. If only.
Dads often retreat to the garage, wrestling with a colossal mess of tangled lights, grumbling, “See you in January!”
12. Glitter is forever.
A wise person once stated, “glitter is the herpes of craft supplies.” Enough said.
13. Good luck!
And speaking of reasons to reconsider marriage, keep your lawyer’s number close!
14. The absolute worst.
Savor every moment because before you know it, January will be here. Happy decorating!
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