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Hugs, giggles, and their first I-love-yous, whopping bills, tantrums, and a constant state of worry – parenthood is a rocky journey that will reward you one day and make you contemplate your choices the next. 

It’s a common occurrence to feel exhausted and burnt out; at the end of the day, it’s not your usual 9 to 5 where you eagerly await tapping out on a lovely Friday evening, knowing that you’ve got a couple of days to spend in your own company. 

Caring for a child can suck the life out of you, especially given how the modern world expects you to juggle a million things at a time. It’s a demanding job that needs your complete dedication; however, it’s crucial to realize that everyone feels the weight of parenthood at some point or another, so don’t beat yourself up over it, and get ready to have a little fun with these parenting memes. 

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3 years ago

As a sibling, yes

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    Deborah Harris2
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    3 years ago

    Best Grandpa ever!!!!

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    3 years ago

    Kid's a savage

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    3 years ago (edited)

    ... and that one weirdo in the background

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    3 years ago

    Shell get there eventually

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    3 years ago

    He's gonna cringe so hard when he grows up and learns about this :/

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    Headless Roach
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    3 years ago

    Be careful where you keep the stash though, Easter bunny search reveals all your secrets

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    3 years ago

    i do this...

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    Headless Roach
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    3 years ago (edited)

    I'm starting a pyramid scheme with this kid

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    Headless Roach
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    3 years ago

    Relatable

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    kitten levels tokyo
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    3 years ago

    Yes, I can tell them apart. How? I’m their mom… (One twin has a giant magic marker “X” on their chest…)

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    3 years ago

    This is me but with my siblings

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    3 years ago

    It's more believable without the 4th bowl, trust me.

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    kitten levels tokyo
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    3 years ago

    You take what you can get.

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    Pedantic Panda
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    3 years ago

    Spend months teaching them to walk and talk, then years telling them to sit down and be quiet.

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    3 years ago

    I love the Parent Trap!

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    Aroace tiger (she/they/he)
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    3 years ago

    Don't worry, soon EVERYTHING will be a "f*****g crisis"

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    3 years ago

    Just wait til they're old enough to drink

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    Elizabeth VanDyke
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    3 years ago

    Get your pleasure wherever and whenever you can.

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    Heather Resatz
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    3 years ago

    Oh man and all the paperwork!! Newsletters!! Fund raising!! .. jeez!!

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    Headless Roach
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    3 years ago

    Perhaps just occasionally check if i have enough wine thank you very much

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    Cassandra Wee
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    3 years ago

    My parents keeps my daughters artwork from aged 6months old to this day when she is now 8! 😑

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    lauralett50
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    3 years ago

    The look on William . Honey, every damn day.

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    *Displayname*=idk
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    3 years ago

    I do this with my siblings when I can.

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    Pedantic Panda
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    3 years ago

    Christmas for kids is based on a web of lies anyway.

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    #26

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    3 years ago

    Tbh same

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    Headless Roach
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    3 years ago

    "You keep reading there, I'll just close my eyes and listen."

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    kitten levels tokyo
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    3 years ago

    For people with no kids the most relaxing thing in the world is to watch parents run around like crazy people.

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    3 years ago

    No one does.

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    3 years ago

    Same with siblings. When my siblings went to bed it was game time. You get to eat all the snacks they want to eat just because you could.

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    3 years ago

    No shes building a new economy with the items in the home section

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    kitten levels tokyo
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    3 years ago

    A “Personal Pool” is way better than a “family pool.”

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    Aroace tiger (she/they/he)
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    3 years ago

    Wait now I'm curious... Would saying suprise me work??

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    3 years ago

    no, i have my own problems

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    Headless Roach
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    3 years ago

    I want whatever is in that pitcher

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    3 years ago

    Actually I'm going as an introvert... so bye

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    CelticElff
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    3 years ago

    HARD TRUTH.

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    3 years ago

    I never understood much about boy bands, or why people obsess over them. Like, they are just people who sing songs with their bros..?

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    3 years ago (edited)

    Not sure how this is parenting, unless I'm missing something?

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    3 years ago (edited)

    My mom told us we were not allowed to play that anymore. (cause we were too "loud") EDIT: Why are people being so mean about my grammar. Grammar is not my strong suit, so why judge me? I say the word "cause", because I was raised with that word. I see nothing wrong. And what good does being mean do? And just know that some people don't take bullying well. I have been bullied practically my whole life, and I will not let it continue. It helps nobody. Also @gas station cola, if you are so concerned about grammar why don't you become a grammar teacher, maybe fix your first letters of your username to a capital letters.

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