Screw "Merry and Bright" — the Holidays Are the F*cking Worst Time to Be a Parent

The table looks great and you've worked hard to prepare the perfect family meal, but there's always some sort of food disaster. When you've got a bunch of starving kids running around, that means a lot of whining and complaining. And that's not to mention you old aunt or uncle who lectures you on why you should plan better.