Photo by Ryan McGuire via Gratisography; composite by Karly Wood for Red Tricycle
How on earth is it Thanksgiving? The kids are off from school, you’re probably busy prepping for the big meal and planning your Black Friday strategy. We hope this week brings you plenty of family and friends as you gather in the spirit of thanks. Enjoy the calm while you can—the holidays will be here before you know it!
1. Sounds like a plan!
Let's get married & have kids so instead of enjoying turkey you can make sure no food touches on her plate while I microwave him a hotdog.
— Simon Holland (@simoncholland) November 19, 2018
2. Insomnia at its best.
2 pm Brain: zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
— MyMomologue (@MyMomologue) November 19, 2018
2 am Brain: But what about String Theory.
3. #momgoals
I can't wait to not use all the recipe videos I've been saving on Facebook throughout the year this holiday season.
— Sara Buckley (@nottheworstmom) November 17, 2018
4. Thanks but no thanks.
Let me "help" you do something in a way that makes you feel murderous.
— Scary Mommy (@ScaryMommy) November 19, 2018
-Kids helping with chores
5. Nothing is more stressful.
I don’t like the person I become when I’m trying to get all 4 kids ready for family photos.
— Unfiltered Mama 💗✌️ (@UnfilteredMama) November 19, 2018
6. Justice is also sweet.
The boy just trod on a piece of his own Lego.
— tom (@pilau) November 19, 2018
Justice is served.
7. Mantra.
Me: Today, I'm going to be a happy mom. We're going to be positive and cheerful!
— Mom (@OhThatMomGlow) November 20, 2018
30 minutes older me: How did they break me so quickly?!
8. Stop interrupting me: And other things I say every day.
Me: Being a good parent means being calm, attentive, patient, forgiv-
— The Baby Lady (@thebabylady7) November 20, 2018
Kid: MOM
Me: omg WHAT
9. You can’t have it all.
I honestly love parenting each and every one of our kids.
— Richard Dean (@dad_on_my_feet) November 20, 2018
Just not all at the same time.
10. Silver lining!
You know what I'm thankful for every Thanksgiving? Having kids that all of a sudden are "tired" when I've had enough of visiting my family.
— A Bearer Of Dad News (@HomeWithPeanut) November 20, 2018
Happy Thanksgiving!
––Karly Wood
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