Honest Moments That Hilariously Describe Parenthood

Some days, it feels like your job as a parent entirely defies the laws of physics.

4: Mom, watch me color, but don't look at it.

This is why I have troubles parenting sometimes.#parenting

— Jenna #sarcasticmom Cannon (@Sasparks47) April 21, 2019

When someone tells you to “treat yo self” it sounds as if they must be speaking in a foreign language.

They were right. Kids do cost a lot.

They cost you your patience, sanity, and sleep.#parenting #sendhelp

— Stephan J. Hahn (@stephanjhahn) April 23, 2019

You don't trust compliments or any sort of good behavior...

My kid has told me what a great mum I am tonight about 100 times. It’s kinda freaking me out. What’s the agenda?????? #parenting

— PatriciaKarvelas (@PatsKarvelas) April 23, 2019

...and silence is certainly no longer golden.

 

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When you think your toddler is playing nicely by herself and she’s actually stolen your lipstick and gotten herself ready to go out.... #terribletwos #honestbeauty

A post shared by Brenna Israel Mast (@brennaisraelmast) on Apr 28, 2019 at 11:50am PDT

You’ve mastered the art of bursting into laughter without making a sound.

My 3 year old cant pronounce “app” so she asks if she can watch the ass on my phone.

‍♀️#momlife #parenting #winning

— Allison Ashley (@AllisonAuthor) April 29, 2019

You learn to save time in the most creative ways.

Dear people planning on having a kid,

Name your baby 'No!'

Trust me, it'll save you so much time in the long run.

You're welcome.#parenting #dadlife

— Jack's Dad (@DaddingAround) April 28, 2019

There are times when you suddenly realize you gave birth to pure genius.

SON: I want a waffle.

ME: With your macaroni and cheese?

SON: Yeah.

ME: ...sure. #parenting

— Michael Blaylock (@Fencingwithink) April 28, 2019

Then, they immediately prove that to be untrue.

Sweet #Parenting justice. LOL. pic.twitter.com/DMqeoalhH3

— ⚡Jason⚡ (@TuttlePatriarch) April 29, 2019

But, your kid always finds a way to make it all totally worth it.

 

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Flying into her birthday week like.. I can’t believe this Friday my baby will be ONE. Margo Clarke Jeffries you are the best thing that has ever happened to me. You are the smartest, sweetest, sassiest, happiest, most fun baby I’ve ever met. So glad I get to be your mama. Happy bday week Miss Margo!

A post shared by Alex Jeffries (@alex_a_jeffries) on Apr 29, 2019 at 9:13am PDT