ADVERTISEMENT

Hello!

My name is Luba Sobol. I’m an artist and a young mom from Russia.

I started to draw these funny comics based on my experience of raising kids when my son was 9 months old. He is my first child and I never imagined that being a mom is such hard work!

But as it turned out, you can have quite a lot of fun even when your life is turned upside down by little kids. When you sink into your daily parenting routine, the best you can do is laugh. I laugh at situations and at myself and it helps me to stay afloat in this sea of merciless motherhood.

At first, I used a smartphone for cartoon drawings. It wasn’t comfortable because of the small screen but I couldn’t use other drawing tools because my baby required maximum attention.

Now, my son is almost three years old and I feel relieved. He doesn’t spend all the time in my arms, he can play on his own, he can say what he wants and he can make jokes although he doesn’t realize when he says something funny.

My parenting comics are mostly based or inspired by real stories that occurred in our family. So it’s funny how so many people see themselves in my comics.

Maybe these stories happened in your family, too! Anyway, I hope you will enjoy these relatable comics!

More info: Instagram

#1

Every Nap Time!

Every Nap Time!

Report

NWB
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

100% of the time!!!

MEB
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't even try to walk away anymore...

Kanishka Rajawansha
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's my 2 month old daughter :) (P.S. I'm sooo sleeeepy now....)

Amanda Ammermann
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Still applicable and my daughter is 3.5 lolol

Amanda Sherland
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

God, this is me every afternoon! His face at the end- lol!

Kim Lorton
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don’t have kids, but plenty of babysitting of kids, and nieces and nephews, I can say, it was always like this!

Sharon Palmer
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

God, how I can sympathise with this one!!

John Kamau
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They have such acute sense of sound makes me wonder how the heck they hear you creep out of the room in "ABSOLUTE SILENCE"

Mary Jaye
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

SOUNDS LIKE MY CAT. HARASSES ME TO GO TO THE BEDROOM AT ABOUT 8PM THEN I GO IN THE ROOM AND SHE JUMPS ON THE WINDOWSILL. SOON AS I LEAVE THE ROOM SHE IS OUT AGAIN HARASSING ME. BUT I LOVE HER!

View more comments
RELATED:
    #2

    Love This Game

    Love This Game

    Report

    Harleen
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know why this is my favorite - just the mom's face cracks me up!

    Kim Lorton
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or, their uncanny ability to know when you are going to, in, or need to go to the bathroom, and they stick to you like glue, follow you, or want to come in because you come in with them when they potty! One friends daughter, seemed to know when you couldn’t wait any longer, and would attach herself to your leg! Or did I need help when I pooped? Hahaha! I actually laughed at that one, and she laughed too, and the word poop, from then on made her laugh!

    #3

    My Son's Jokes

    My Son's Jokes

    Report

    Hans
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Besides "No", "not that", "don't touch", "just a minute, dear"...

    #4

    Don’t Say You Don’t Sing These Songs!

    Don’t Say You Don’t Sing These Songs!

    Report

    Amanda Sherland
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Right now for me it's Hickory Dickory Dock. Weird.

    Carol Lewis
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My kid is 25 and every once in a while one of those songs will pop up in my head. Found myself singing "if you're happy and you know it" while doing dishes the other day.

    Gary
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The wheels on the bus went round and round, round and round...

    Alan Wilkening
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    DANG IT! It took me 3 years to get that out of my head!

    Load More Replies...
    Coco
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I knew it I KNEW IT!! Someone had to be singing baby shark.

    Keessie
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh hell to the no, at work I am not mom. At home it's baby shark, in the workplace the iPhone ringtone... Can anyone please explain to my coworkers it is possible to change it... I don't need any more repetition in my live. It's a small world after all.

    Krysta Pandoo
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh my god, this is me all the time! How do you stop it!?

    Harleen
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And it's ALWAYS the one that you personally can't stand. Always.

    Vic
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would be really disappointed if there was no baby shark.. My 4 year old only wants to listen to GnR and Led Zeppelin..

    MEB
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's my internal playlist right there! lol!

    Randomcthulu
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mother can still recite Goodnight Moon by heart, her youngest child is 24 lol

    View more comments
    ADVERTISEMENT
    #5

    When Your Kid Plays Alone And You Don’t Want To Be Noticed

    When Your Kid Plays Alone And You Don’t Want To Be Noticed

    Report

    Vic
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one hits too close to home for me..

    GenXandEarnedItAll
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love love love listening to my daughter when she plays alone. The things she says either crack me up, or bring me to happy tears.

    Felicia.B
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and its all over if you're noticed lol

    John Kamau
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love watching my kid try to change the teddy's diapers

    ADVERTISEMENT
    #6

    Walks During First 6 Months

    Walks During First 6 Months

    Report

    Aisling Badsha
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yup, remember my aunts saying I saw you the other day, I saw a really elegant lady pushing a prank and then I saw you, I believe I had three boxes of nappies wedged in every spare space and another under my arm whilst walking up hill

    Harleen
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nyquil, the wonder drug. ........ just sayin LOL

    #7

    Nap Time For Interesting Things

    Nap Time For Interesting Things

    Report

    #8

    Every Morning I Pretend To Be A Thing

    Every Morning I Pretend To Be A Thing

    Report

    NWB
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I get 'up now mummy' and she pulls the covers of me like some sort of military Sargent!!! Who is in charge in this house? #notme

    Whatshername
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's currently really hot in the Netherlands, so a couple of days ago I took a spray bottle with water to bed. Guess what my 5y.o. daughter used to wake me up the next morning...

    ADVERTISEMENT
    #9

    Why Do They Do That???

    Why Do They Do That???

    Report

    Bukky Olaneye
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because they are naughty lovable monsters 😁

    Chiamaka
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hi. It's nice to see a Nigerian here. And yes , they are very lovable monsters

    Load More Replies...
    Nadira Hawkins
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Haha! Mine is doing the exact same thing to me currently 😌

    Nadira Hawkins
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Haha! Mine is doing this currently!

    ADVERTISEMENT
    #10

    Talking With Grandma Is Like An IQ Test

    Talking With Grandma Is Like An IQ Test

    Report

    NWB
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They always want to hang up.....hahha

    Vicky Zar
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well with such a Grandma I as a parent would want to hang up too

    Random Panda
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My grandmother used to be a teacher and headmaster....I knew how to write, read and do basic math before I even started school. Summers at my gran's were always so ~fun~, it was like summer school. She even graded our work.

    Stanley Nacht
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sigh...even tho I was "just?" a Pedicure feeding Daddy, I was allowed a few of those times/memories 😁👍

    Debster
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So true. Adults can't listen to their accomplishments.

    #11

    Walks With One-Year-Old Baby

    Walks With One-Year-Old Baby

    Report

    Kim Lorton
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Haha! Yes, it’s do not touch that!

    #12

    Making A Bed With A Kid Isn’t A Pleasure

    Making A Bed With A Kid Isn’t A Pleasure

    Report

    Wil Vanderheijden
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So babies behave like cats when you're making the bed?

    Kim Lorton
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kinda like a cat but less nice! And funny!

    ADVERTISEMENT
    See Also on Bored Panda
    #13

    Basic Hygiene

    Basic Hygiene

    Report

    Loveyiii
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh my goodness I am sad to say I used to do this when I was little. YUCK!!!!!

    Brigitte
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If the sink is clean... where's the problem? I'm actually more annoyed by the running water.

    Load More Replies...
    Summer
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I literally just laughed so hard out loud! This is sooo true!

    ADVERTISEMENT
    See Also on Bored Panda
    #14

    My Friend Zinochka Is My New Character

    My Friend Zinochka Is My New Character

    Report

    Vicky Zar
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I find it disturbing that so many comics about parenthood include alcohol. Is that so common in the US? In Germany it is very... unpopular to dring if you have toddlers or babys to care for.

    #15

    Difficult Search

    Difficult Search

    Report

    Foxyloxylou
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...and then they get mad when you find them behind the curtain

    Aisling Badsha
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My daughter used to have me put her in places to hide and then tell me to forget where I'd put her so I'd have to go look all over the house

    Samantha Thompson
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hmm where is he... Is he in this jar of peanuts? I'd better eat each one just to make sure he's not hiding under one.... MOM I'm right here!! Hi right here- I'M MOM!!!

    Samantha Thompson
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hmmm. well he can't be behind the curtain...nope. Is he... in this jar of pickles? I'd better eat these pickles to make sure he's not hiding behind one :3 *eats very slowly* MOM I'm right here! Hi right here... I'M MOM!!!

    Debbie
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is my favourite as I remember all my 4 doing this plus my niece they would hide then shout for me to come find them easy to find with all the giggling and feet and hands on show, when they got older they played it with each other and as I babysit my 8yr old niece a couple of times a week as her mum works the youngest will play with her and I get auntie debs hide me hide me 😂

    ADVERTISEMENT
    See Also on Bored Panda
    #16

    Contradictory Toddler

    Contradictory Toddler

    Report

    #17

    Everything Is In Place Even If It Seems That Is Not

    Everything Is In Place Even If It Seems That Is Not

    Report

    ADVERTISEMENT
    See Also on Bored Panda
    #18

    Hello World! I’m Here, I Still Exist!

    Hello World! I’m Here, I Still Exist!

    Report

    MEB
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Haha! This is my son and I at this very moment!

    Nikki D
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awww... That weirdly makes me want a baby, too.

    Load More Replies...
    Josie Jones
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The way the boob is drawn looks so ouch! Like he’s chewing on it! My nipples have recoiled into my breasts😂

    Sheila Weila
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Uh, eye contact? Bonding? Talking? This was a magical time for me and my boys. Put the phone away.

    ADVERTISEMENT
    See Also on Bored Panda
    #19

    Funny Jokes

    Funny Jokes

    Report

    Cheryl Adams
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    67 and childless.....THANK YOU JESUS!

    #20

    Walks With A Toddler

    Walks With A Toddler

    Report