15 Hilarious Tweets That Show What Valentine’s Day is Really Like for Parents

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Ahhh, Valentine’s Day. Before kids, it’s all about spending some quality time with one’s honey (or besties), having a romantic dinner, flowers, candy, and some snuggle time on the couch. After kids, it’s … not like that. As any parent will admit, Valentine’s Day with kids becomes a little more chaotic. Maybe, one gets a nice breakfast, maybe, Mom or Dad gets a hand-drawn card, and maybe, one gets to spend some romantic time with their partner — but then again, maybe not. The holiday becomes more about the love one has for their family and of course candy, lots and lots of candy.

In honor of that subtle but very real change that happens to Valentine’s Day post-kids, we’ve looked to the real people who have a lot to say about the matter — actual parents. Turning to Twitter, we’ve scoured the best things that parents have to say about the holiday — the good, the bad, and the ugly.

Big Plans

Pre-kids, the plans might have been splashing out on some nice wine and a little Netflix and chill. After kids, it's more like mac and cheese and going to bed at 9.

Big Spender

We get this. How many times have we walked down the Valentine's Day aisle at CVS and thought, How much could one little stuffed bear really hurt? Well, one quickly turns to two and two turns into too many.

The Most Dangerous Game of All

Admittedly, one of the biggest differences between V-Day, pre- and post- kids, is that Mom and Dad need to deal with the dreaded Valentine's Day holiday party at school.

It's Just a Little Crush

Literally nothing is stranger than when one's kid starts to get crushes. Time really does fly. It seems as if yesterday they were watching Daniel Tiger and thought other kids had cooties. And today, they're trying to woo another 10-year-old with SweeTarts.

Zoom Woes

By now one would think that we've gotten over the hump with Zoom issues — but this tweet is a good PSA to always check one's Zoom name, especially after a Girl Scouts meeting.

Who Me?

There is nothing worse than when the teacher asks for parent participation and it's clear — I'm the adult in this situation. Ah! And we thought Halloween was the scary holiday.

Enhance, Enhance

I think it's time that we all agree that there is Mom's candy and there is the bub's candy — and those two should never mix. Other parents with similarly "creative" kids will understand.

Nerves of Steel

That first boyfriend or girlfriend can be so scary — for Mom and Dad. And trying to pick out the perfect Valentine's Day gift for a preteen? I get why this dad has the jitters.

What's He Up To?

When kids are in charge of the Valentine's Day plan, one can only expect that there's going to be a little chaos. On the other hand, they sure are sweet when they want to show their love.

Phoning It In

As kids get older, the holiday becomes less about heart-shaped pancakes and stuffed animals and more about the little things. Or in the case of this woman, the very little things.

Stressed Out

Look, this year has been hard on everyone — including kids. They have to spend eight hours at virtual Zoom school AND there's no playground to escape to? I'm on the daughter's side.

A Real Grinch

The best part about being married is being real with one's partner — and this lady is keeping it the realest. I guess one could call her Valentine's Day "Christmas Two."

Light My Fire

Well, it's nice to see someone getting exactly what he wants for Valentine's Day, although clearly no one could've foretold how much this dad would love a Bath & Body Works candle.

Some people want to hear another three little words, but I think this lady is on to something. No need to get up for 8 a.m. virtual school? Sounds good to me.

It's the Thought That Counts

Everyone knows that Valentine's Day is just the preamble to the real holiday — the post-Valentine's Day candy sales. A half-priced box of chocolates? Yes, please.

Genny Glassman
Writer