‘You’re doing the best you can mom and dad!': Parenting laughs and woes for witty mothers and fathers (December 20, 2025)

'Tis here. The season. It has arrived. For many, that means it is time for whimsy and magic. To bond with your family and have fun with old friends. For parents of small children, it means something totally different… There is still lots of whimsy and magic, even more! However, you are now that magic. You are Santa Claus, the elves, the reindeer, the carolers, the claymation animated characters that make sure Christmas and the entire holiday season is a very special time. This is the time of year that your kid could form a core memory at any moment! You can't take it for advantage. And we know you aren't! You have been so so hard, mom and dad. Your kids' cheeks probably hurt from smiling and laughing so much. What a beautiful thing. They are living their best life and that is all because of you parents. They might not be able to thank you just yet, because they still are thanking Santa, but one day they will. One day they will be able to look back at all of the things you did to bring Christmas cheer and a happy grateful tear will come down their now-adult cheek in appreciation. Until then, let's meme about it!

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How do these memes make you feel, mom and dad? This isn't a therapy session, we just want to make sure that you are feeling at your top game. It is a scary week, but also the most joyful. You think you miss that feeling of upping up presents Christmas morning from when you were a kid. But then you grow up and have little minions of your own and get to experience the joy of watching them experience Christmas morning. You know that feeling! It is the most satisfying thing ever and makes all the hubbub of the holiday season so worth it. So let us cheers our eggnog or perhaps an espresso martini because, why not, and celebrate parenthood. It's a wild ride that is both draining and empowering, but it is the most amazing job in the world. If they haven't told you yet today, your kids love you very much. So you deserve to LOL at these memes!
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