Top Tweets of the Week Dec. 8-14

By Meredith Hirt February 6, 2015

The holiday spirit is all around us! Hanukkah beings tonight at sundown, and Christmas and Kwanzaa spread cheer next week. The season of snow officially starts when the winter solstice takes place on Sunday, but there's no need to wait until then to start tackling this great to-d0 list of the best winter activities in the NY metro area—and don't forget to share the cute photo ops on Twitter!

Harper's morning shenanigans. http://t.co/4ICYWNZySJ — Jenna Wolfe (@JennaWolfe) December 9, 2014

A video posted by jennawolfe (@jennawolfe) onDec 12, 2014 at 7:21am PST

I bet she can brighten any morning!

My son tried to convince me that there's no school when it's pouring rain. Um... #8yearoldboys — jessica bernstein (@peekababy) December 9, 2014

If only.

What Moms Want To Teach Their Sons http://t.co/ANx92krq05 via @TinaSeitzinger — Girls' Lunch Out (@girlslunchout) December 9, 2014

What one thing do you want to teach your son?

Coffee sneezing kid wipe on work shirt cereal in hair almost out door no shoes it's good to be mom @parenting @NYMetroParents #parentsrock — cc palame (@nycsportmom) December 9, 2014

Yup.

Our Fred thinks we won't be able to find him. #elfontheshelf #fredtheelf #elf #christmas #magic… http://t.co/W1hx2rPtF3 — Dagmar Bleasdale (@DagmarBleasdale) December 11, 2014

A photo posted by Dagmar's Home & Decor (@dagmarbleasdale) onDec 12, 2014 at 2:09pm PST

Good to know not all elves live on diets of candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup, à la Buddy the Elf!

I cried while I spoke about our boy this morning -- my voice surprising me as it broke -- as I read… http://t.co/XnDGqyCrUn — Jamie Krug (@JamieKrugAuthor) December 11, 2014

I cried during my speech, while I spoke about our boy this morning -- my voice surprising me as it broke -- as I read this story that I know by heart, that still lays heavy in my heart despite the years that have passed. I know that these photos are the same boy that walks and talks and giggles now, but my god how it still hurts to see him like that, to know just how close we came to never hearing the sound of that laughter. A photo posted by Jamie Krug (@jamiekrugauthor) onDec 12, 2014 at 7:12am PST

Beautiful.

STFU Parents: This Holiday Season, Don’t Brag Online About Spoiling Your Kids http://t.co/s80eb15gtw — Mommyish.com (@mommyishdotcom) December 11, 2014

Do you think it's acceptable to post photos of your child's lavish holiday gifts online?

Start 'em young! #babymozart #naturalbornperformer http://t.co/8ovgcmqIMS — Heather Tomoyasu (@USJapanFam) December 11, 2014

A photo posted by Heather Tomoyasu (@usjapanfam) onDec 12, 2014 at 10:30am PST

Next stop: Carnegie Hall.

Naughty or Nice???Harper is definitely on the nice list ?? http://t.co/2ZVFH5OikK — Suzanne Cohen (@gothamlove) December 12, 2014

A photo posted by Suzanne Cohen (@gothamlove) onDec 12, 2014 at 7:57am PST

She's definitely on the Stylish List, too! Have you started considering your New Year's resolution yet? I did very well in 2013—drink more water—and not so great in 2014—do laundry more often. Any suggestions for 2015 improvements? I'll use this advice for meaningful changes year-round this time! Join us on Tuesdays for more Top Tweets. In the meantime, follow us for practical parenting advice, local events in the NY Metro area, and exclusive deals and discounts. Join the conversation by tweeting at us, @NYMetroParents—maybe you’ll see your tweet here next week!