Alright, parents! You’ve conquered the autumn festivities—visited the pumpkin patch, carved jack-o-lanterns, and turned your kitchen into a scene from a horror movie. You’ve made chili in your slow cooker, picked apples, and endured football games. High fives all around for nailing fall!
But hold on—winter is here, and it’s time to swap those pumpkins for snowmen and glittery crafts! Yes, ‘tis the season for joy (and a whole lot of stress). Whether you’re in a winter wonderland or still finding last year’s tinsel in your carpet, it’s time to tackle this checklist. Skip it, and Santa might just leave you a lump of coal instead of that much-needed caffeine come December 25th.
So, without further ado, here are the must-do holiday activities for this frosty, festive season. Let’s dive in!
- The Great Bundling Operation: Spend half an hour wrapping your kids in snow gear—pants, boots, coats, hats, scarves, and gloves. Then, just as you think you’re done, one child will remember they need to use the bathroom. Re-bundle. If you’re sweating and at least one child is crying about something being “scratchy,” congratulations, you’ve succeeded! Enjoy those fleeting moments of quiet until they return, bringing slushy snow and a pile of wet clothes.
- The Never-Ending Glove Hunt: Be prepared to purchase new hats and gloves every few days, as they mysteriously vanish into the abyss of lost items. By March, you’ll have a mismatched collection of left and right gloves that make no sense.
- Holiday Movie Night: Choose a festive film—like “Home Alone” or “The Grinch.” But remember, you’ll need to whip up hot cocoa (which will inevitably end up on the carpet) and create some themed activity, like making “tickets” for the couch. Pinterest will have you covered, but beware of the “nougat center” treats that nobody seems to fully understand.
- The Card Sending Spree: Shell out a fortune on holiday cards and postage featuring those adorable family photos from fall. They turned out perfect—who cares if the kids were bribed with candy to smile? Send those cards to everyone you know, trying to ignore the fact that most will likely end up in recycling bins.
- Attending Awkward Gatherings: Show up to at least one holiday party where you’d rather be anywhere else. Dress up for the occasion, engage in small talk with coworkers, and eat far too much cheese while you count the minutes until you can escape in your sweats.
- Crafting Chaos: It’s time to unleash your inner artist! Yes, we already did this in the fall, but now it’s all about red and green crafts—think snowflakes and glitter. The mess will be epic; embrace it. Alternatively, you can create handprint gifts for Grandma, but let’s be real, that never goes as smoothly as planned.
- Santa’s Lap: Stand in line for what feels like an eternity to get your child’s photo with Santa. Just when it’s your turn, expect a potty emergency or tears when your child sees the jolly man in the beard.
- Letters to Santa: Encourage your child to write a letter to Santa, but good luck getting to see it. They’ll seal it and drop it in the mailbox, all while cryptically insisting “only Santa knows” what they want until panic sets in on December 23rd.
- Matching Pajamas: Purchase matching family pajamas and brace yourself for eye rolls from your older kids. Don’t forget to take pictures—oh wait, they forgot.
- Outdoor Adventures: Brave the freezing temperatures and attend at least one festive outdoor event. Document it for Instagram, and if your kids are unimpressed, consider bribing them with candy canes.
- Cookie Baking Marathon: Whip up a batch of holiday cookies with frosting and sprinkles and let your kids help. You may be exhausted from late-night wrapping sessions, but no one will let you live it down if you don’t have flour everywhere by Christmas.
- Catch a Bug: Brace yourself for the inevitable holiday illness. Be it Christmas Eve or New Year’s Day, no family who truly embraces the holiday spirit escapes unscathed.
And there you have it! Get to work, parents! Those reindeer pajamas won’t order themselves, and the holiday cheer is waiting for you!
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Summary
The holiday season brings a whirlwind of activities for parents, from bundling kids in winter gear to attending awkward parties and baking cookies. Embrace the chaos with this fun list of essential tasks that will help you make the most of this festive time.
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