Let’s talk about something we can all relate to—family holiday photos. You know the drill: dressing up the kids, setting the perfect scene, and hoping for the best. But let’s be real, kids are unpredictable, especially when you’re trying to capture that perfect shot. Jimmy Kimmel, the beloved late-night host, shared his own hilarious experience on December 11, revealing the chaos that unfolded when he and his wife, Molly McNearney, decided to take holiday photos of their toddlers. Spoiler alert: it didn’t go as planned.

For any parent out there, this story will hit close to home. Jimmy was determined to make these photos happen. He tried everything—jumping around, making faces, even throwing out threats like, “You’re paying for your own college if you don’t smile!” But as any parent knows, kids don’t always cooperate, no matter how hard you try. Jimmy joked about taking a staggering 400 photos, only to come up short. “It’s like trying to put a wetsuit on a monkey and a baby pig,” he quipped. Check out the full video below to hear Jimmy’s take on the madness!

When Things Go Awry: Jimmy’s Morning of Mayhem

Jimmy’s efforts to capture the perfect holiday moment turned into an epic saga. He spent two hours chasing after his kids, Jane, 4, and Billy, 19 months, trying to get them to sit still for even a second. “I thought I had it,” Jimmy admitted. “But when I reviewed the photos, I realized I didn’t get a single usable shot. Not one!” It’s a relatable struggle for any parent who’s ever tried to wrangle their kids into a family portrait. Whether it’s the toddler who insists on running in circles or the baby who refuses to stop crying, family photos can be a challenge.

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Jimmy’s Creative Solution: An App for Naughty Kids

After hours of frustration, Jimmy had a brilliant—but sarcastic—idea. “There’s an app that makes you vomit rainbows,” he joked. “Why isn’t there an app that makes kids sit still and smile for three seconds?” It’s a wish many parents have probably had at one point or another. Jimmy’s humor shines through in moments like this, turning what could have been a frustrating experience into something light-hearted and funny.

The Ultimate Surrender: Sending Someone Else’s Kids Instead

After giving up on the idea of capturing the perfect family photo, Jimmy and Molly came up with a creative solution. “We were like, ‘The hell with it! We’ll just send pictures of someone else’s kids,’” Jimmy joked. “Instead of sending pictures of our kids this year, we’re just going to send our kids!” While it’s clearly a joke, it’s a sentiment many parents might relate to after a long day of trying to get their kids to cooperate.

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This isn’t the first time Jimmy has shared his parenting struggles with his audience. Back in October, during Halloween season, Jimmy pulled a prank on his daughter, Jane, telling her that he and Molly had eaten all her Halloween candy. “Last night while you were sleeping, mommy and I ate all your Halloween candy,” Jimmy said, with Jane looking on in disbelief. “Mommy ate them. Daddy only ate Skittles, M&Ms, Kit Kats, Reese’s peanut butter cups, gum, eyeballs, Twizzlers, and lollipops.” It’s moments like these that remind us why Jimmy’s show is so beloved—he’s not afraid to show the lighter, more human side of parenting.