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19 parents reveal the thankless reality that is Thanksgiving with kids

Refusal to eat turkey? Family photos? These funny Thanksgiving tweets from parents nail what it's like to celebrate the holiday with kids.

19 parents reveal the thankless reality that is Thanksgiving with kids

Let’s talk turkey. Actually, scratch that, let’s talk about how kids don’t eat turkey. Or stuffing. Or cranberry sauce. You know what, mom and dad, why don’t you just go ahead and heat up some chicken nuggets while your Thanksgiving Day feast gets cold. You don’t mind, do you?

While there’s no denying that Thanksgiving is more lively and fun with little ones around, let’s be honest: It’s also a little more stressful, a lot more messy and way less relaxing. 

From kids “helping” in the kitchen to the recipes you just don’t have time to make (because kids), here are 19 funny Thanksgiving tweets from parents who perfectly sum up Thanksgiving with kids. Gobble, gobble!

1. They look great

2. Seriously, don’t touch anything

3. Two days off seems like overkill

4. Did you not just eat?!

5. It’s important to dream

6. Pretty much

7. “Stop making the ugly face, Timmy!”

8. It’s really getting late

9. You know what? Whatever!

10. OK, so we’ll skip the turkey this year…

11. So glad I made all this food

12. An old family recipe

13. Well, this is awkward

14. Don’t judge me, Aunt Susan

15. It’s a decent rule, tbh

16. It’s so nice being together

17. Seriously, kid… ONE THING

18. Sigh…

19. Annnnd that about sums it up