Before you became a parent, Valentine’s Day was an exciting occasion for you and your partner, filled with romantic surprises or at least a nice dinner where you didn’t have to cut up food or help with bathroom needs. However, those carefree days are long gone. Now, unless you’re willing to pay for a babysitter and endure a pricey pre-fixe meal served by a waiter with a frown, the chances of anything romantic happening are slim. Your kids have taken center stage in all the Valentine’s Day festivities.
Let’s not forget the class parties where you’re expected to provide treats. Your little one will likely take forever to fill out cards for their classmates, and you’ll find yourself at the kitchen table for what feels like an eternity while they painstakingly write out every last one. Here’s how the celebration typically unfolds, as reflected in the humorous tweets of parents navigating Valentine’s Day:
- The First Move
After finally getting some quiet time away from the kids, what do you do? You check your phones, of course. Nothing quite says romance like the glow of a screen casting light on your partner’s face. - A Public Service
Let’s be honest: those couples out on Valentine’s should really be thanking you. You’re doing society a favor by being a walking, talking reminder of what it means to have kids — complete with whining and food spills. - Learning Curve
We must accept that men and boys often don’t share the same enthusiasm for this holiday as women do. It’s a harsh reality: for many, Valentine’s Day is just another day. - Candy Collectors
Your kids are like little candy magnets, bringing home a bounty from every holiday, including Valentine’s Day. It’s your duty to help them out by consuming most of their loot — after all, you can’t have them rotting their teeth, right? - Time Warp
Need a way to feel like time is standing still? Have your kindergartner print their name 22 times, followed by the names of their classmates. You’ll feel like you’ve aged a decade by the time they finish. - Flu Season Irony
Isn’t it ironic that a holiday about love lands right in the midst of flu season? Expect to see plenty of germs attached to the treats and cards your child brings home. Better stock up on Clorox wipes! - Preschool Exchanges
What’s the deal with preschool Valentine exchanges? Most of them can’t read or write, so we might as well turn it into a fun activity. - Late Nights Ahead
Just when you thought you’d recovered from the sugar highs of Halloween and Christmas, Valentine’s Day hits. Expect to be up late prying candy from sticky fingers. - The Final Touch
After enduring the chaos of making Valentine’s Day special for your children, the only thing left to do is hope that one of you remembered to buy something meaningful for each other.
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In summary, Valentine’s Day can feel less like a celebration of love and more like another parenting chore. But at least you can find humor in the chaos that comes with it.