Tweets that prove the holidays are better with kids

From the family delight of Thanksgiving to the wonder and joy of Christmas morning, holidays with kids are so worth the extra effort. Now that we’re past Thanksgiving and headed into the Christmas season, let’s take a moment to reflect on the best parts of spending the holidays with kids.

1. The Unconventional Meals

The 3yo, without any kind of prompting, asked for pie for breakfast. So I guess it’s just universal knowledge that that’s what you eat the morning after Thanksgiving 🤷‍♀️ #momlife #parenting

— Megan A. Clancy (@mclancyauthor) November 26, 2021

1. The Extra Playtime

My kids from Aug 17-Nov 17: I don’t want to do homework! I’m too tired for school!
My kids during Thanksgiving break: let’s play school! Can you make play homework?! #parenting #HappyThanksgiving

— jojodancer (@JoBobPruck) November 22, 2017

1. The Crescent Rolls

Thanksgiving spread: Deep-fried turkey, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, onion pie, dressing, crescent rolls, and deviled eggs.

The kid ate 3 crescent rolls. That was it. #HappyThanksgiving #toddlerlife #dadlife #parenting #parenthood #Thanksgiving2021 #Thanksgiving

— A.J. Roberts (@A_J_Roberts) November 26, 2021

1. Learning New Things

I learn from my 3 yr old today its not "sweet potato's" , it "potato ice cream" , and now you know #parenting #happythanksgiving

— DUSTFiN 65 yrd TD (@DustFin13) November 27, 2015

1. So Much to be Thankful For

My 6-year-old: “I’m thankful for family, food, school...”

My 3-year-old: “I’m thankful for me. And kangaroos.”#momlife #parenting #boymom #momblog #HappyThanksgiving #ThankfulThursday

— Jessica Bautista (@OurLifeinAZ) November 26, 2020

1. Thinking Ahead

Me: What’re you guys thankful for?
4: I’m thankful for mom and dad and my iPad.
6: I’m thankful for Christmas presents.
Me: I like your forward thinking.#parenthood #parenting #Thanksgiving

— Single Asian Dad (SAD_MN) (@SingleAsianDad) November 24, 2021

1. REALLY Thinking Ahead

My 6yo to my 9yo: "Let's go to bed early so Santa can come!"
Me: "You know it is #Thanksgiving tomorrow & not Christmas right?"
Her look of confusion was priceless. ❤ #mommalifeyo #momlife #motherhood #mommies #thingskidssay #parenting #holidays #GobbleGobble

— Jamie Houck-Bell (@mommalifeyo) November 25, 2021

1. Creating New Traditions

My children have invented a new holiday because “there aren’t enough prank holidays in this world,” so “Ho-ho-hoax” on December 1 is now a thing at our house, apparently. #parenting #holidays

— Dr. Amy Baeder (@aebaeder) November 26, 2021

1. The Gift Giving

Me: (opening a mug and matching fuzzy socks from my 15yo): These are totally my aesthetic!
15yo:
15yo: Please don’t ever say that again. #parenting #momlife

— Abbey Nash (@nash_abbey) November 26, 2021

1. Visiting Santa!

Me: You want to go visit Santa?

6: No.

Me: Why?

6: I don't want to eng up on the naughty list.

Me: Are you scared you will do something in front if Santa?

6: Yes.

😳 #parenting

— christine anne - tiny fiery human tamer (@christinepeirce) November 26, 2021