25 hilariously relatable posts that perfectly describe Christmas shopping as parents
These posts capture the highs and lows that come with shopping to preserve the spirit of Christmas for children.
Christmas brings a certain charm and magic with it for children. Meanwhile, for parents, the holiday season also brings along a load of stress. It is on parents to make sure that the enchantment of the season is kept alive as long as possible in their offspring and the best way to make them feel its magic is through gifts. If someone thinks that Christmas shopping is as easy as going to the mall, they couldn't be further removed from reality. These gifts are no easy feats. It is essential to know what would be the perfect gift for the recipients because children do not see the money thrown at the gift when they receive it. They judge it by the love involved in it. These gifts should reflect your love for them and increase the joy they have during this magical festival.
Parents go through some hilarious experiences while shopping for their kids. There are so many things to consider, like their feelings and also one's pockets. Parents want to bring the world to their children but can not be too impractical in their pursuit. It is an exhilarating and exacting experience for everyone involved. However, all this hard work becomes worth it upon seeing children smile at their gifts and enjoying the festival to its fullest. Here are 25 posts from X that cover the highs and lows of the experience that is Christmas shopping.
1. Everything loses meaning and logic
Out and about shopping with three kids on Christmas Eve. I ask myself what we were thinking with every store we leave. 😁
— Sarah Lynn (@SarahLynn_P) December 24, 2015
2. It is a task of nerves
Just finished Christmas shopping for all three kids. Now i just gotta try to get through the next couple weeks without giving them all their presents. 😂🙃
— Shelby † (@shelbs_1114) December 4, 2019
3. It does become dreadful sometimes
4. Not spoiling children is a task
I was supposed to be done Christmas shopping for my son, but Amazon keeps showing me all these cool toys like bro. Stop
— Mari (@zenai___) December 4, 2019
5. Forgetting yourself becomes easy
I am done with Christmas Shopping. Got about 5 presents each for the kids about 3 presents each for adults and NONE FOR MYSELF :O
— Shannon Rose Lane (@ShannonRoseBoo) December 22, 2012
6. Keep KIDS at home!!!
I’m done Christmas shopping.
— Sara Says Stop (@PetrickSara) December 16, 2017
Or I WAS.
Until my kids talked to a mall Santa.
7. Place blame on others if necessary
Well I'm sorry your presents suck, kids, but it's not my fault the neighbors didn't have anything fun in their Amazon packages this year.
— Bryan Donaldson (@TheNardvark) December 25, 2016
8. To reveal or not to reveal
9yo: Has Santa always been alive? When did he become Santa? Is he going to be Santa forever? Wouldn’t he get bored?
— The Dad (@thedad) December 13, 2022
Me: Listen, do you want the iPad or not
9. Don't take this decision lightly
The Xmas toys you buy today will soon be the toys that need to hold your child's attention while you try to go the bathroom on your own.
— Emme Reynolds (@TheEmmeReynolds) December 22, 2015
10. Please divert your messages to the right person
3yo: Santa's bringing me a jump rope for Christmas.
— Toni Hammer (@toniistalking) December 21, 2015
Well that's news to me. Maybe the chubby dude can clue me in a little earlier.
11. Know your limits
When a toy says it's designed for children 10 and older, they mean you shouldn't buy it unless you have an engineering degree.
— Laura Marie (@lmegordon) December 13, 2020
12. Sometimes demands don't make sense
My son wants two $50 Lego sets for Christmas so that he can make them & then 2 days later, throw the pieces into his giant barrel of Legos.
— Abe Yospe (@Cheeseboy22) December 14, 2016
13. Yes, I am the problem
Boys! How many times do I have to tell you to pick up your Nerf darts?
— Domestic Goddess (@DomesticGoddss) December 21, 2016
*goes back to wrapping their new Nerf guns for Christmas*
14. There is no end
[Christmas shopping]
— Kalvin (@KalvinMacleod) December 18, 2016
CASHIER: can I help u?
ME: *gestures to all of it* yes, make it stop
15. Interests are peculiar things
*spends hundreds of dollars on Christmas presents*
— Northern Lights 🦖🐢🐸 (@PinkCamoTO) December 23, 2016
*watches son amuse himself for an hour with an empty water bottle*
16. Look around the house to save money
Just found some stocking stuffers that Santa forgot last year.
— Momma of Midgard (@MidgardMomma) October 4, 2013
Awesome. I've never been so far ahead in my Christmas shopping this early.
17. This requires a Beyoncé moment
There needs to be a Christmas song about breaking down Amazon boxes.
— Jessie (@mommajessiec) December 8, 2022
18. Principles change quickly as parents
Our first Christmas as parents (2020): Yes we're trying to minimize consumerism and screen time, so please stick to wooden toys without batteries
— Mallie, M.S. (she/her) (@MallieRydzik) December 13, 2022
Our second Christmas with two kids (2022): Yeah they like anything related to Paw Patrol, which we watch 12 hours a day
19. Being a parent is not for the weak
Have kids so you can be done with your Christmas shopping & they can hand you their "updated" list which includes nothing you bought.
— Sarcastic Mommy (@sarcasticmommy4) December 19, 2017
20. Do not forget his friends
My 7yo just gave me a Christmas list...for his stuffed animal...in case you wanted to know what parenting is like
— Robert Knop (@FatherWithTwins) December 9, 2016
21. Amazon Prime way or No way!
Sorry kids but Santa said you can only ask for toys that are Amazon Prime eligible.
— mark (@TheCatWhisprer) December 13, 2015
22. Nobody gets paid for this
According to my kids’ Christmas lists, they think this parenting gig pays pretty well.
— Sarcastic Mommy (@sarcasticmommy4) December 5, 2018
23. Budgeting needs to be in the building
24. Be afraid of your own smarts
When you're so fricken great at hiding presents even you can't find some of them... 😕
— Julie Maida (@thejuliemaida) December 24, 2016
25. Optimize to your needs, not theirs
Parenting tip # 2617
— 🌹idDoanythingforSELENAS🌹 (@selynnarose) December 5, 2019
Strictly use Netflix and Hulu throughout the months of Nov and Dec so your kids can't watch commercials and change their mind on which toys they want, when you have 75% of Christmas shopping done
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