14 Tweets That Sum up Parenting in Winter so Perfectly It Hurts

This week my home state of Minnesota has already called one snow day, two cold days, and the possibility of one more snow day to wrap up winter break 2.0 beautifully.

The kids are cheering and the working parents are “what now”-ing, but we all have to admit that there’s something amazing about being a part of that storm. The one that will forevermore be brought up every single time there’s snowy and cold weather in the future.

When I first moved to Minnesota (from California) and complained about the cold, snow, and slush combo that make winter extra hard on us newbies, all of my work friends would fall over themselves to be the first to say, “But that’s nothing like the Halloween blizzard of ‘91!”

And when I had my first Minnesota snow day — as a teacher — my husband said the exact same thing!

And even just now, when I wanted to double check the date of that snowstorm — because I wasn’t born here, it’s not ingrained in my memory 🙂 — it’s the 3rd search phrase to come up!

So all of these snow days and cold days and weather records got me thinking about how parenting in the winter is its own brand of tricky and requires its own level of parenting humor to get through.

Below is a slice of what Twitter parents have to say about parenting in winter. I bet you’ll be able to relate to these!

If your kiddos are little and can talk, this is you (and me!) right now.

What do you mean you need to have your coffee first? I want to go out to play in the snow and sleet NOW! #SundayFunday #SnowDay #DogLife ☃️ pic.twitter.com/PjhiMZgsdz

— Chuck Billy & Asa (@MaineGolden) January 20, 2019

And if you have school age kids, this one is 100% relatable.

Greene County teachers and students watching Tuesdays weather forecast like… #snowday #bringit #weatherchannelneverwrong pic.twitter.com/AjOI1RQUoG

— MURF III (@brmurf) January 27, 2019

And if you have teenagers, you get this at your core.

Why teenagers don't wear caps, wear gloves or button up their jackets in winter: the pain of getting super cold is not as intense as the pain of possibly being considered not cool by other teenagers. #parenting

— Martin Rundkvist (@mrundkvist) January 19, 2019

This mom is keeping it oh-so-very real.

My top 3 snow day activities:

1. Listening to my kids argue over orange slices.

2. Explaining why kids can't eat One-A-Day for Women gummy vitamins.

3. Threatening to take everyone to school.

— LOL @My Parenting (@LOLMyParenting) January 28, 2019

And this mom is just truth telling for all of us AND reminding us that where there’s kids and too much quiet, there’s almost always trouble.

Someone taught elder child that flushing ice cubes down the toilet will cause snow to fall, ie a snow day at school so now the ice maker is on lockdown after the kids flushed several cup fulls of ice down. Parenting… never dull.

— Denise Beucler 🌒 (@dmbeucler) January 28, 2019

This is absolute parenting wisdom gold.

How many layers*time it takes to get ready*cold temps=how long will they play outside?
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•#parenting #winterweather #snowclothes #layering #momlifebelike #workfromhomemom… https://t.co/pXopvGMJTX

— Sarah Snow (@smileswithsarah) January 24, 2019

If you’ve been there – done that, you know that this does NOT feel like an exaggeration … at all!

Good luck to all the parents (and teachers!) trying to get small kids dressed for the snow today. Here's a simple 31-step guide to make it easier for you. You're welcome. https://t.co/Y5qn4KW6aO #parenting #momlife #snowday

— Alicia McAuley (@aliciamcauley) January 23, 2019

So. Much. Truth.

GI virus, RSV, Parents have colds, 15 inches of snow this week, windy, below zero temps, yeah I'm ready for spring. And maybe hibernation #mommabear #momlife #reallife #mom #parenting #toddler #toddlerlife #sick #snow #winter #sleep

— Toni Perkins (@BecomingSchultz) January 23, 2019

But then there’s this.

So much fun playing in the snow! But to really top off a fun #SnowDay is with a steaming mug of hot chocolate! Yum! 🐼❤️❄️☃️ #WBPandas  #WeAreD34 pic.twitter.com/AxnTdj9iZv

— Jeannie Sung, Ed.D. (@JeannieSung) January 28, 2019

And this kiddo right here, who’s all of our kiddos’ hero.

My son just shoveled the message “Happy #Snowday” on the school yard! ❄️ #Ptbo #onstorm pic.twitter.com/Fuv0yZCJU9

— Ⓥ Mitch Champagne🌱 (@MitchChampagne) January 23, 2019

And this mom, who’s the best ever.

I just poured some #MapleSyrup on some bowls of freshly fallen #snow and called it Pioneer #icecream & I can't remember the last time my kids were this excited about any food I've prepared for them #parenting

— Multiple Momstrosity (@Sarabethbug) January 28, 2019

And if you’re looking for some fun things to do when it’s just too cold outside, this mom has your back.

Print out this free Snow Day Activities Checklist and cross off the fun activities you and your kids do on your next snow day! #snowday #printable https://t.co/ggAVXZScSR pic.twitter.com/XfF45twoRQ

— Nicole Hood (@FLChefNicole) January 24, 2019

For those with littles, this mom absolutely just showed us all that parenting in winter does, indeed, get better!

Different Shoveling Styles#blackandwhite #monochrome #lifewithkids  #theartofchildhood #motherhood #parenting #acreativedc #fineartphotography  #instakids #igdc #clickpro #letthekids #letthembelittle #childhoodunplugged #runwildmychild #bythings #nikonz6 #nikonusa #snow pic.twitter.com/Mi54NXkqKm

— Natalie (@NatalieFayGreen) January 28, 2019

And ha! This one just may be all of us.

This 👇 sign says it all. Stay warm & safe, everyone! #snowday #SnowMageddon2019 pic.twitter.com/ILx5wyyFQl

— Crossroads Barbecue (@crossroadsbbqmi) January 28, 2019