Are you prepared to put in hours of effort scrubbing your home, baking, chopping, sweating, and wrestling with a massive turkey, only to stress all day about whether it’s cooked correctly—while your kids refuse to eat a single bite? If so, you’re all set for Thanksgiving!
This time of year brings the joy of reuniting with family we love and those we’d prefer to avoid, all gathered around one table. Expect arguments, tantrums from both kids and adults, and a lot of chaos. So, grab a glass of wine, put on your best fake smile for that one relative who shows up in a MAGA hat, and enjoy these relatable tweets about Thanksgiving.
1. The Struggle is Real
I’m feeling personally attacked by how relatable this is. Watching my kids “help” with Thanksgiving pies is a blood vessel-bursting experience. Pass the Advil!
2. Impressive Multitasking
It’s a talent to cook a four-course meal and clean the house while secretly plotting revenge against my spouse who seems to be enjoying a leisurely day. Hope he’s relaxing—he deserves it.
3. Travel Dilemmas
Why deal with your kids’ typical nonsense on the road when you can just sweat over a giant turkey at home with the usual tantrums in the background? Home is where the Xanax is!
4. Beware of Toddlers
They may look adorable, but don’t be fooled—family gatherings during flu season are a recipe for disaster.
5. Just a Sigh
While everyone else kicks back, I’m hustling to prevent my kids from ruining their relaxation time. Remind yourself, “this is what the wine is for…”
6. Excited but Skeptical
Honestly, I’ll be amazed if they eat more than a buttered roll and a few olives. They’re definitely not touching the feast I spent three days preparing.
7. Pro Tip
Spoiler alert: they won’t eat much anyway, so whatever they throw on the floor is basically their serving. Makes planning so much simpler!
8. Accurate Assessment
And in just a month, they’ll have ANOTHER week off. Teachers, you’re lucky we love you, because this situation is otherwise ridiculous.
9. Options Galore
You can either run into the woods and scream into the void or endure a day with your extended family. I’m personally leaning toward the former.
10. A Little Appreciation Goes a Long Way
They didn’t spend hours scrubbing every nook and cranny just for you to stroll by without noticing. Compliment those baseboards!
11. Just Like Grandma Made
Expect mother-in-law eye rolls and a side of passive aggression with every dish served!
12. Go Big or Go Home
We didn’t prepare this feast just to watch everyone else dig in. Move aside, I need more stuffing!
13. Keeping it Real
I’m not ashamed to admit that I ask my tall husband to help when I cook big meals. The struggle is real, and I embrace it.
14. Why Do We Do This?
It seems like a brilliant idea weeks in advance, then suddenly you want to go into hiding and forget all about it.
15. Culinary Genius
Everyone loves pizza, so why are we fussing with yams? I’ll just pull up my Yelp app.
16. Sounds About Right
Have a blast, everyone!
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In summary, Thanksgiving may come with its challenges, but it is also a time for laughter, connection, and perhaps a little bit of wine. Remember, you’re not alone in navigating the chaos of family gatherings.