25 Hysterical Holiday Card Photo Fails That Probably Look Just Like Yours

You picked out the matching pajamas or outfits, you've got Santa hats, bows, and reindeer ear accessories, and you even set up your Christmas decorations early and wrapped some presents to set the scene. You're all ready for your family's holiday card photo, but you'll be damned if your kids ever will be. Although the thought of a polished family photo is one most parents dream of, and at one point in their parenting life may even truly believe is attainable, we all know it's a lot more complicated than that; it's nearly impossible to make kids be merry on command.

Whether their kids freaked out on Santa's lap, refused to be happy in clothes that matched their siblings, or just straight-up felt like crying hysterically at absolutely nothing, the following parents admitted defeat and sent their yearly cards out featuring less-than-perfect photos of them and their grumpy kids — and we 100 percent support this for their sanity and our laughs.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Sierra

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

He cried . . .

I've Fallen and I Can't Get Up
Abby Shields

I've Fallen and I Can't Get Up

"Tummy time is for babies!"

Matching PJs, Not Expressions
Amy Green

Matching PJs, Not Expressions

At least they look cute!

Bundled Babes
Karena DeMerchant

Bundled Babes

The perfect setting to have a meltdown, in my opinion.

Matching Stripes
Sara Bachman

Matching Stripes

This little lady was not feeling the pigtails.

Newborn Bliss
Kimberly Ruth

Newborn Bliss

Babies are 33 percent each of crying, sleeping, and eating, so it was bound to happen.

Santa's Elves
Meghan Marie

Santa's Elves

Most of which are not having it.

Merry and Bright
Ashley Thomas

Merry and Bright

This picture-perfect Christmas scene needed a little more life in it.

Odd One Out
Little Style Gals

Odd One Out

There's always one . . .

Pinterest-Perfect
Rachel DeLine

Pinterest-Perfect

If you haven't tried to wrap your kids (safely) up in lights, do you even Pinterest?

My Frist Christmas
Penny ♥️s Holly

My Frist Christmas

Off to a really good start.

Unsure About Posing
Caitlin Marie

Unsure About Posing

Apprehension (ap·pre·hen·sion) noun: anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

Silent Night
Tiffany

Silent Night

Just a night in, reading some holiday books.

Mrs. Claus
Patty

Mrs. Claus

This little Santa isn't very jolly.

Wrapped Up Like a Gift
Sami-Matti Pesonen

Wrapped Up Like a Gift

A very grumpy gift.

Not Having It
Megan Duggan

Not Having It

Baby's face says it all.

Two Out of Three Ain't Bad
Laura Wolf

Two Out of Three Ain't Bad

At least the older ones are happy?

#BestChristmasEver
Kyle Wagner

#BestChristmasEver

Is it, though?

All by Myself
L. Bacon

All by Myself

At least he sat far enough away that this one could be cropped?

Look Around
Margot

Look Around

One person looking at the camera is better than none.

Say "Cheese!"
Kara Johnson

Say "Cheese!"

Or cry, that works, too.

Stocking Stuffer
Christy Lynn

Stocking Stuffer

We can't decided if this is funnier than babies in pumpkins or not.