Different Types of Parents There Are on Christmas Morning

The 11 Types of Parents There Are on Christmas Morning Will Make You Spit Out Your Hot Chocolate

Nov 16 2018 by Sarah Muoio

Christmas morning looks different for every family. Whether you're a parent who has a magical Christmas morning ready no matter what time the kids get up or your house looks like Santa fell through the chimney and set up the presents after too many drinks, you may be able to relate to one of these Christmas morning types. Are you a parent who plans ahead and has it all together? Or maybe you're all about saving every last piece of wrapping paper. Whichever type of parent you are, your family appreciates everything you do to make Christmas unique — even if it means you're nothing but a hot mess!

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1. The Coffee-Fuelled Parent

You need at least one pot of coffee before you can start the Christmas morning traditions. If you haven't had a sip yet, it is not time for your kids to ask you if they can start opening their presents yet. You need time to feel human.

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2. The Perfect Christmas Morning Parent

No matter what time you wake up, the family room looks like a scene straight out of your favourite Christmas movie. The fire is lit, there's Christmas music playing, and the house smells like cookies and coffee.

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3. The Pinterest Parent

You've found the most creative ways to decorate for Christmas, and the results are all over your house. Christmas morning is complete with Rudolph look-alike snacks and creatively arranged presents.

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4. The Hot Mess Parent

You tried your best, but everything went wrong. The Christmas tree fell while you were playing Santa and you almost accidentally set the stockings on fire. Oh, and nobody better expect you to be showered and dressed waiting for the kids on the couch. You're tired, and you don't really care that it shows.

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5. The Clean-as-You-Go Parent

You have a garbage bag ready and waiting for when the kids open their presents. Pieces of wrapping paper don't even hit the floor because you've got great control on the Christmas morning mess.

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6. The Resourceful Parent

You grab every single box, bag, and reusable piece of wrapping paper to save for next year's gifts. When you're around, NOTHING gets wasted.

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