Top Tweets of the Week Nov. 17-23

I'm so thankful that Thanksgiving is this week! I'm heading to the snowy Midwest for family festivities—and lots of deep-fried turkey and my mother's classic cranberry relish recipe. What are your holiday plans? If they involve traveling, keep the "Are we there yet?"s to a minimum with these tips to stop backseat whining. If you're sticking around the NY metro area, check out our calendarfor fun events and activities. And have a very happy Thanksgiving!  

Today is picture day at my school. I'll admit, I got a little emotional seeing my eighth graders taking their cap and gown pics. #mybabies — Maria Castro (@ToughCookieMom) November 17, 2014

They grow up so fast!

Today my 8 year old brought his recorder home from school. WHAT DID I DO TO DESERVE THIS?!?! — Mamatoga (@Mamatoga) November 18, 2014

Maybe for the holidays you should buy him a silent gift. Like books.

Here's why you should be thankful this #Thanksgiving, as taught by an ungracious brat: http://t.co/S8oCNWIvTL — Mommyish.com (@mommyishdotcom) November 18, 2014

"Because an ungracious receiver is a lot worse than a bad gift." A great lesson to learn before the holidays.

How amazing is this #artwork of the #NYC skyline #TheStrollersofNewYork #inglesina #nycmom… http://t.co/NPwD56jaxl — Beauty and the Bump (@BeautynBumpNYC) November 19, 2014

 

How amazing is this #artwork of the #NYC skyline #TheStrollersofNewYork #inglesina #nycmom #nycmomblogger #beautyandthebumpnyc #nycskyline @InglesinaBabyUSA All White Classica Pram #InglesinaClassicaPram A video posted by Beauty and The Bump (@beautyandthebump) onNov 11, 2014 at 1:23pm PST

Beautiful.

"Mom, how come you put 'coffee' on our Thankful Tree before 'my kids?'" "You weren't supposed to see that." http://t.co/TuOxurn8g3 — Kim Bongiorno (@LetMeStart) November 19, 2014

Haha! What else is everyone thankful for this Thanksgiving?

What really happens at our house on Thanksgiving Day. http://t.co/kAjyWrp8VQ — Katie Workman (@katieworkman100) November 20, 2014

Sounds familiar. And honestly, fun!

Chef Maximo whipping up some homemade #pecanpie for the @ztanycalum #thanksgiving potluck tonight! Let… http://t.co/zPHWvhohS9 — Stephanie Barnhart (@citymomsecrets) November 20, 2014

 

Chef Maximo whipping up some homemade #pecanpie for the @ztanycalum #thanksgiving potluck tonight! Let me just say once toddlers hit that "I wanna help" phase - it changes EVERYTHING! Meanwhile note that he put this hat on himself - he hasn't taken it off since yesterday. Someone already loves the holidays #littlehelper #growingupmaximo

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A photo posted by Stephanie Barnhart ? (@citymomsecrets) onNov 11, 2014 at 9:34am PST