Twelve Days of a Moms Christmas

Christmas is my favorite time of year, but let's face it...as a Mom it is so stressful, busy, and chaotic!

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Today I was sitting by the fire, taking a look at my beautiful Christmas tree and noticed a few decorations that were not Mom approved. My kids had their own definitions of decorations, as most kids do!

Taking it all in, I thought about the 12 Days of Christmas, and how different it might have been if written by an exhausted, stressed, sleep deprived Mom.

So, in honor to all the Mom's out there who are fighting back the tears and nervous break downs that come with making the season bright for your little ones, this is just for you! 

On the first day of Christmas

my two kids gave to me:

A frisbee stuck in our Christmas Tree!

On the second day of Christmas

my two kids gave to me:

Two muddy shoes

and a frisbee stuck in our Christmas Tree!

On the third day of Christmas

my two kids gave to me:

Three French Fries (with ketchup!),

Two muddy shoes,

and a frisbee stuck in our Christmas Tree!

On the fourth day of Christmas

my two kids gave to me:

Four turkey calls,

Three French Fries (with ketchup!),

Two muddy shoes,

and a frisbee stuck in our Christmas Tree!

On the fifth day of Christmas

my two kids gave to me:

Five golden crowns (from Burger King!),

Four turkey calls,

Three French Fries (with ketchup!),

Two muddy shoes,

and a frisbee stuck in our Christmas Tree!

On the sixth day of Christmas

my two kids gave to me:

Six loads of laundry,

Five golden crowns (from Burger King!),

Four turkey calls,

Three French Fries (with ketchup!),

Two muddy shoes,

and a frisbee stuck in our Christmas Tree!

On the seventh day of Christmas

my two kids gave to me:

Seven scattered leggos (watch your step!),

Six loads of laundry,

Five golden crowns (from Burger King!),

Four turkey calls,

Three French Fries (with ketchup!),

Two muddy shoes,

and a frisbee stuck in our Christmas Tree!

On the eighth day of Christmas

my two kids gave to me:

Eight melted crayons,

Seven scattered leggos (watch your step!),

Six loads of laundry,

Five golden crowns (from Burger King!),

Four turkey calls,

Three French Fries (with ketchup!),

Two muddy shoes,

and a frisbee stuck in our Christmas Tree!

On the ninth day of Christmas

my two kids gave to me:

Nine cats a shrieking,

Eight melted crayons,

Seven scattered leggos (watch your step!),

Six loads of laundry,

Five golden crowns (from Burger King!),

Four turkey calls,

Three French Fries (with ketchup!),

Two muddy shoes,

and a frisbee stuck in our Christmas Tree!

On the tenth day of Christmas

my two kids gave to me:

Ten more loads of laundry (does it ever end?!),

Nine cats a shrieking,

Eight melted crayons,

Seven scattered leggos (watch your step!),

Six loads of laundry,

Five golden crowns (from Burger King!),

Four turkey calls,

Three French Fries (with ketchup!),

Two muddy shoes,

and a frisbee stuck in our Christmas Tree!

On the eleventh day of Christmas

my two kids gave to me:

Eleven dirty dishes,

Ten more loads of laundry (does it ever end?!),

Nine cats a shrieking,

Eight melted crayons,

Seven scattered leggos (watch your step!),

Six loads of laundry,

Five golden crowns (from Burger King!),

Four turkey calls,

Three French Fries (with ketchup!),

Two muddy shoes,

and a frisbee stuck in our Christmas Tree!

On the twelfth day of Christmas

my two kids gave to me:

Twelve broken egg shells,

Eleven dirty dishes,

Ten more loads of laundry (does it ever end?!),

Nine cats a shrieking,

Eight melted crayons,

Seven scattered leggos (watch your step!),

Six loads of laundry,

Five golden crowns (from Burger King!),

Four turkey calls,

Three French Fries (with ketchup!),

Two muddy shoes,

and a frisbee stuck in our Christmas Tree!

I hope you enjoyed it, and please don't forget to take some time to yourself this season.

Decorations, parties, gifts, and surprises are all fantastic for the kids.

But the magic of the season that they will remember forever?

That magic comes from time spent as a family, with the ones you love, the memories you make. That is what they remember the most! 

May this Christmas season bring magic and wonder to all of us!

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And check out my parody for after the Christmas Fun,

Twas' The Night After Christmas!