‘Tis the season for hot cocoa, Christmas movies, and waking up in a cold sweat at 3 a.m. because you forgot to move the Elf on the Shelf. Look, this is the most wonderful time of the year for a lot of people, but it’s also a time full of budgets and stress and extended family events that make you want to scream. And as December flies by (seriously, where did this year go?), the moms are ready to confess.
So if you’re also panicking about what to get your kids for the holidays — or panicking about what everyone else is buying them — read on. From Elf on the Shelf woes to being ready for January, these anonymous confessions prove that we’re all in this together. Pass the (spiked) eggnog.
Scary Mommy Confessions are a tried-and-true part of what makes our site so fun. If you want to anonymously confess, look for our weekly callouts on Instagram. And to browse past Confessions, head here.
Really can’t get into the holidays this year — decorating, traditions, none of it.
Confession #50612266
Why did I buy an elf 11 years ago?
Confession #52407741
Moving the DAMN ELF 😩😩
Confession #52407740
Holidays have me so overwhelmed; just hoping my kids are having the best time.
Confession #51838472
Feeling like I’m on a runaway train with all of the work/school/family obligations piling up
Confession #50626099
Completely broke and can’t afford much for my kid for Christmas
Confession #52251868
Christmas is hard with teen boys. Miss the easy magic of when they were little.
Confession #53005815
I can’t keep up with the cost of Christmas and my kids wanting every little thing!
Confession #51944193
My husband died and I’m responsible for all the holiday cheer. I hate it so much.
Confession #50548416
I’m over the holiday season and I’m counting down the days ‘til it’s done.
Confession #54167627
I don’t want to put up Christmas decorations.
Confession #52917014
I don’t like Christmas. I wish we could just skip past the whole thing.
Confession #52402056
Dealing with my in-laws for the holidays will be the death of me.
Confession #53118282
Annoyed that even though my husband tries to help for Xmas, he doesn’t do it right.
Confession #51794512
I don’t want to go home for the holidays.
Confession #53580373
I decorated the Xmas tree before my kid got home so I could do it my way.
Confession #54710805
I hate that my husband doesn’t help with any gift buying.
Confession #51521908
I’m worried my son won’t believe in Santa much longer.
Confession #53697343
I’m afraid to go home for the holidays because I gained weight. I’m embarrassed and ashamed.
Confession #50149878
The holidays are hard seeing everyone with family when you don’t have any from your side.
Confession #50721070
Done with people wanting to buy our kids 52 things for Christmas — it’s too much crap!
Confession #54012223
My extended family goes completely over the top with gifts, and it stresses me out.
Confession #52371805
My paycheck is 100% on Christmas gifts, and it’s stressing me out!
Confession #53914169
