1. When you find a way to surprise your S.O. by giving them a free afternoon to do their shopping...
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You're honestly a miracle worker.
2. ...and then they return the favor.
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YAAASS.
3. When you get all your presents wrapped and hidden well before the holiday...
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4. ...and the kids don’t find your present hiding place.
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Innocence = preserved.
5. When you get the house fully and perfectly decorated...
6. ...even though the "perfectly" part doesn't last that long.
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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...

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8. ...and no one cries for the entire drive to Grandma's!
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🙌🙌🙌
9. When you get away with not helping in the kitchen because you're busy with the kids...
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10. ...even though being "busy with the kids" really = playing around.
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"LYLAS, wish I could do more!"
11. When you get to see your kids' faces when they finally open their presents...

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Now THAT is pure joy.
12. ...and know that you totally won the holidays.
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