Because when you have kids, New Year’s Eve looks a little different.
People watch the ball drop to herald in a new calendar year on New Year’s Eve, which is a magical occasion. But if you’re a parent, especially of young children, this holiday probably doesn’t excite you all that much. Midnight celebrations take a backseat to bedtime rituals, and you might be too worn out to crack open a bottle of champagne. Fear not—we can all relate. Take a look at these 15 humorous memes that perfectly capture family New Year’s Eve celebrations.
1. The Struggle Is Real
This meme is for you if you’ve ever worked a full day of parenting in the hopes of staying up till midnight. Once you have children, it takes all of your willpower to avoid sleeping for that long!
2. Because a Little White Lie Is Not Always Bad
This seasoned mom is aware of best practices! Set the clocks ahead, then ring in the new year a few hours early if you have young children who are unable to tell time.
3. Things Look Different These Days
It’s interesting how changing priorities, especially over the holidays, may result from having children. We recognize anyone who has ever foregone the bubbly in favor of the diapers.
4. But Why?!
No matter how late you put your kids to bed, Murphy’s Law of Parenting stipulates that they will nonetheless wake up at the first sign of daylight. No. Matter. What. Although we don’t write the rules, we can’t help but laugh at this reality.
5. I Love Me Some Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Nobody asserted that attending a party requires putting on clothes and leaving the house. Take a bite of that sweet; you earned it! Simply don’t wake the infant.
6. Cheers to the End of the 10 O’clock News
10:30 counts as midnight when you’re surrounded by toys and sleeping kids, right?
7. Please No
No of the occasion, kids will always want to stay up late and parents will always want to go to bed early.
8. ‘Tis the Season
tissues as opposed to noisemakers? Check. Champagne instead of flu medication? Please confirm. You’re invited to parent through New Year’s Eve!
9. Just Another Day
Kids make the cutest little noise makers you ever saw. Now pipe down and go to sleep!
10. Given that Everyone Loves Leggings
This is the only fashion advice we’re listening to this time of year. Bring on the cozy clothes and the snacks on the couch!
11. Three Words: Fake Ball Drop
This is the parenting hack we all need when staring down the clock and realizing just how late midnight really is.
12.This Party Is Out of Control
Without folding towels and attempting to match 200 pairs of toddler socks in the middle of the night, have you ever lived? Parents everywhere who struggle with lack of sleep can relate to this New Year’s meme.
13. Maybe Next Year
The answer is always cleaning stuff. That’s what we do!
14. Starting the New Year With a Positive Attitude
Why not start the new year with a great attitude? This parent has the right idea!
15. Crazy New Year Wishes
Raise your hand if you have a partner who spends a lot of time in the bathroom. We see you.
We hope you have a great time, whether you are so exhausted at 9 p.m. that you want to pass out or you have the vitality of a young child to keep going past midnight.
Let’s welcome the new year!
