People say that Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year but for some parents, it can be one of the most overwhelming ones. Keeping up with the traditions, being afraid to spoil the truth about Santa Claus, and not giving in to your child’s every whim—that’s some tough work.
Still, parents are the magic makers and more often than not, their efforts to create that Christmas cheer can cause hilarious situations. Many moms and dads decided to share some of the funniest—and most real—stories on Twitter.
From the reality of the Elf on the Shelf to silly Christmas lists, here are some of the best tweets showing how parents are trying to keep their sanity during this holiday season. Continue scrolling and upvote your favorite ones!
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I hope one day the OP has kids so brother can seek revenge with three note instruments and 1000 piece lego sets.
To this day I have not read The night before Christmas. I only know the first line from TV/movies.
Damn...seen this happen in the spook house I worked in. A couple comes through and I do my thing to scare them, the giant,6 foot 6 football player guys BOLT...and their date is left standing there. Once had a woman look at me and say "That mo fo just left my a$$ for you to get...you gonna have to wait cuz Im gonna kill him first". Couldnt help but laugh.
I did something similar but instead of burning them, I donated one, returned one for a refund and gifted one to a family friend.
No more coal. Santa is converting to clean energy. Now you just get wind.
I hear Santa is also a fan of lotto scratchers and aromatherapy candles, soooo...
Even as an atheist, I still like it when people buy me things. It's the thing that binds us all together.
He can play with my toddler, ever since they had me switch him to soymilk, he has more gas then a gas station..
Lmao. Reminds me of the lady who was told her friends husband passed and she sent "lol" back in response. She thought it meant lots of love.
I mean, kids almost always scream when opening their presents anyway... *maniacal laughter*
Clearly, you have a little performer in the making. I hope you get him involved in theater or creative writing classes!
Santa has some bad*ss surveillance technology nowadays. He might start using drones too.
I am CONSTANTLY trying to teach my son about not expecting gifts, being grateful and not to ask for something every time we go to the shops but it's bloody hard. I try to show him with our behaviours but unfortunately with his speech delays and poor memory he doesn't quite understand. Any tips lol.
I can relate, although I don't have kids, I have a dog and my sis got us matching Christmas jumpers.
Lol. A few days before Christmas I just accept my defeat and start drinking.
His kid might have believed it, but I doubt if his wife fell for this excuse to have his own radio controlled monster truck.
my siblings call any amazon box that comes in December 'naked Christmas presents
Actually it's the parents fault for not inviting the neighbor earlier to have this conversation.
That's why we had no tree for the first few years of our kids lives.
Set a rule: Hand in list by the beginning of december. No changes possible.
In Australia we have 6 weeks school holidays over Christmas and new years.
We parents love our kids, and would do anything for them. We would also do anything to get away from them.
Me too. Both marriage and children are overrated.
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Me too. Both marriage and children are overrated.
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