20 Reasons Being a Parent During the Holidays Is the Freakin' Best

Sure, it can be a little chaotic — and you might even go overboard sometimes — but watching them open the toy they've been dreaming of all year is pretty magical.

All of the things you loved doing as a kid are front and centre during the holidays. Getting to relive those memories, while making new ones with your own family, is so special.

Whether they're screaming on Santa's lap or giggling because you made everyone wear matching sweaters, that card is still going to be the best thing in the world and something you'll all look back on for years to come.

"Deck the halls with . . . wait, what did you just say?! Who taught you that?!" Just go with it (and try not to laugh).

Is there anything cuter than a little kid in candy cane pajamas? I don't think so. Bonus points if they're matching for the whole family and you get a shot of everyone wearing them on Christmas morning.

Want to avoid or dip out early from your partner's holiday party? Your own office party? The kids aren't "feeling well." Oh no!

While there's no shame in watching all those Hallmark movies you recorded once the kids are in bed, it's also so much fun to introduce them to your favourite holiday films from when you were a kid. There's nothing like watching them experience something you loved at that age for the first time.

They'll probably be dressed as some sort of holiday or Winter thing, and watching them sing and dance will bring you so much joy and laughter (just don't let them see you giggle).

Sure, the toys are technically for them, but they're pretty fun for adults, too. Who doesn't love the smell of a brand-new toy?

Most of their ornaments are on the bottom branches, but they've helped! And it probably will turn into a fun tradition to do together.

No matter how much you plan, kids and holidays are going to be stressful. It's the way of the world.