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12 Ways To Win The Holidays Now That You’re Actually A Parent

Everything is different now...holidays included. Get way ahead of the game and do your shopping early at Best Buy.

Posted on October 25, 2015, 04:00 GMT

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1. When you find a way to surprise your S.O. by giving them a free afternoon to do their shopping...

You're honestly a miracle worker.

2. ...and then they return the favor.

YAAASS.

3. When you get all your presents wrapped and hidden well before the holiday...

4. ...and the kids don’t find your present hiding place.

Innocence = preserved.

5. When you get the house fully and perfectly decorated...

6. ...even though the "perfectly" part doesn't last that long.

It still looks mad festive, even if there is tinsel all over the floor.

7. When you manage to get all of the kids in the car on time...

8. ...and no one cries for the entire drive to Grandma's!

🙌🙌🙌

9. When you get away with not helping in the kitchen because you're busy with the kids...

10. ...even though being "busy with the kids" really = playing around.

"LYLAS, wish I could do more!"

11. When you get to see your kids' faces when they finally open their presents...

Now THAT is pure joy.

12. ...and know that you totally won the holidays.

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