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You have faceless Instagram accounts recycling parenting memes, trying to capitalize on the latest buzzwords and then you have 'Parent Normal.'

It's run by writer Chris Cate who is a "3x dad" himself, so you know the content he shares is coming from someone with real-life experience and an understanding of what raising kids actually feels like. Which is probably the reason why 157,000 people are already following his carefully-curated feed.

The best part is that you don't even have to be a mother or father yourself to get these jokes. Thanks to all the pop-culture references, they're universal. So continue scrolling to check out the latest memes Chris has shared and for his older gems, open up our first publication on him.

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#1

This Is Going To Be A Fun Christmas

This Is Going To Be A Fun Christmas

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Miocha
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the level of pettiness that's worth to be aspired

Adalmina
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would get so many "presents"

Riley Quinn
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am... excuse me, I need time to collect myself. Okay, I am so upset that I didn't think of this back when I was married to a serial empty-boxer.

Mrs Irish Mom
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Class, i love it, ders gonna b loads of empty milk cartons and butter tubs 4 my husband under d tree

Cammy Cat
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

O! M! G! How on EARTH did I never think of this! I SO needed this in my life about 10 years ago and then 2 years ago!

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

No one (else) in my house EVER empties anything - you can here two cornflakes rustling or a couple drops of milk cascading if you give it a good shake.

Agent_fox77
Community Member
3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

😏😏😏😏😏😏….well..i’am in…..😏

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    #2

    It Happens To All Of Us

    It Happens To All Of Us

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

    The guy has just become my personal hero

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

    I love that so much 😂😂😂😂

    Mrs Irish Mom
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 we have al been der 👍

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

    He does stand up every morning for his kids whether he means to or not.

    G'ma B
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG! Been there, done that!

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

    This is not just parents but teenagers on mondays

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    #3

    The 80s Were A Different Time

    The 80s Were A Different Time

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    Minath
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's the same when you watch Little Mermaid.

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

    Right? Kiddo, you’re sixteen and you couldn’t manage coming on time to a huge concert everybody work very hard on. No total stranger prince for you, my girl.

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    Olivia Dean
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She was 16 and Johnny Castle was mid to late twenties. Sheesh!!!

    Pascale Pierloot
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Baby??? She had red flags, left, right and center...but we didn't know what they meant, at that time! It was the age that naive and stupid was considered 'cute'. I like to think we are much more savvy now...🤔😯👍

    Natalie H
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But the time out was useless. Johnny looked so much like Patrick Swayze that Baby took a swan dive right into his tight pants anyway 🤿

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

    I don't think I wanna watch it and still want to just by looking at the title.

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

    That’s what happened when you treat your teenager like a six year old.

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

    HERE HERE! When you push people "away", don't be surprised when that's where they go.

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    #4

    Yep

    Yep

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    Headless Roach
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's like with that c**k waking up screaming. We don't know why but we understand.

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

    I have just been censored by BP for calling a male chicken by its name. LOL. I'll try rooster next time, okay.

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

    When i visit my brother, I wait by his two year old son’s bed in the morning to be there when he needs help waking up and getting down. Its the warmest part of my day :)

    Alice In Hell
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And when he gets older hes going to have these memories of someone creeping at his bed when he was little....😅. I kid.. that is sweet.

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

    Oh, okay. So I'm the weirdo because I wake screaming every morning.

    Robert A Reider Jr
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well i much prefer that to the ever popular "daddy! Come wipe me!!" 😖

    Agent_fox77
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ya every time I wake up…I will just head to my dream paradise.

    the shrimp whisperer
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    me when i finally get in touch with my emotions and realize it's all chaos up there

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

    I used to have two alarm clocks when I was in school. 1 was set to ring 15 minutes before I had to get up. Sometimes before the 2nd one went off my mom would come in and turn on the overhead light and tell me to get up or I'd be late. I just wanted time to wake up and the switch to the light was across the room!! Oh the good old day's!!

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    #5

    Sweet Slimy Revenge!

    Sweet Slimy Revenge!

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    Zenozenobee
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also works with trumpets, drums, singing/crying dolls or anything made to be noisy AF.

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

    I buy slime for birthday presents for kids who are mean to my son (we get everyone in his class a present). But now when we get slime I wonder. Hmm?

    Fluffy mommy panda
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    🤣🤣🤣🤣 I'm sorry I couldn't. " When we get slime I wonder. Hmmm?" Lol

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

    No question on how well this tactic will work for the future of gift-giving to the wee ones.

    Savannah Newman
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Slime is the worst! It is impossible to remove from fabrics. I would literally rather my kids bring dirt in from outside and play with that.

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

    Oh my gosh my daughter had a slime stage and I hated it!

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    #6

    Respect

    Respect

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

    Growing up is an exercise in eliminating the ‘wonder’ part of life!

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

    I think when done well, more an effort to teach restraint and control

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    Riley Quinn
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was very tempted to downvote, but instead I'll use this as an educational PSA. There is an orange warning on these buckets stating: Warning! Children can fall into bucket and drown. Keep children away from bucket even with a small amount of liquid. This parent should not be advertising her negligence and endangerment.

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

    Ability without reason - perfectly sums up 3-4 year olds

    Fluffy mommy panda
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes and they have no damn fear sometimes. Give me heart attacks all through there toddler years. It like there little crazy suicidal nuts. That tell you what no one will tell you at times. The truth.

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    Agent_fox77
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s gonna be a long shower dude.

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

    I feel bad for the pretty tiles floor, but the kid is epic! This kid is living!

    Cuppa tea?
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Toddlers mental process: it is a bucket, it has some liquid, let's see if I fit in.

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

    Jeremy Clarkson (from Top Gear, BBC version) once said that driving a Lexus feels like sitting in a bucket of wallpaper paste. I wonder how wallpaper paste compares to paint?

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

    You don't need to 'wonder' when you understand basic cause and affect. We tolerate and even admire this quality in children because its part of the process of growing up. But its not adorable when we encounter adults who still don't get it.

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    #7

    Brutal!

    Brutal!

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    Terry Rex
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe if you are a b***h which was exactly what he called.

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    Beeps
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh but make sure he gets the stripy ones, they’re much more absorbent, but I think they keep them in the back, so he’ll probably need to ask for them.

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

    He googles it, the only result is his wife's tweet. :-)

    Ozymandias73
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Until he sends you into the auto store to buy blinker fluid to get you back. Pranks like this are what keeps things alive in a relationship.

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

    Lmao did you see the blinker fluid vid where the girl found it ?

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    Justin Jones
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do I get any points for immediately thinking "but that's not a thing" when I read the beginning of the second paragraph?!? See I WAS paying attention Honey!!!

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

    I hope you also sent the kids with him. You deserve the peace and quiet, and he deserves the Target Meltdowns.

    Jennifer Rust
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is the level of petty I aspire to

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    #8

    So Rewarding

    So Rewarding

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    Shyla Bouche
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I once accused my mom of having kids to get her dishes done. I remember being quite offended when she laughed at me.

    Jo
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I told my mom she only had kids to clean for her... Completely ignored the fact that we made all the messes.

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    DEW
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep!!! Motherhood!! The most underestimated job in the world!!!

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

    I was the remote control for our tv growing up.

    Alice In Hell
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ha! I remember when I was the remote control too. 🙄

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    Bobby
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is my kids when I tell them to do any chores. They think I'm trying to get out of mine. Which is true to a degree. But i have a list of all the chores that need done in a day and I just ask each of them to pick one item off that list for their chores, in addition to cleaning their room and homework

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

    After becoming a father I look back and think, 'sh*t I think I need to buy my parents Ferrari's at the very least'

    Mrs Irish Mom
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only had this same kinda thing this morn, 1st day bk in school after mid term and i told my daughter 2 grab her school bag, her reply, ive to do everything in this house 🙈

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

    Ask me again why I'm childless.

    Cecile Visscher
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So relateble my daughter is always saying that

    B Lorax
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When we were helping my 16 year old to get her driver's license (and provide her a car and insurance), she accused us of wanting her to drive "just so we don't have to drive her everywhere any more." That's how selfish we were.

    Hagen Radcliffe
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Terrible people. Just awful. You should be ashamed. /s

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    #9

    I Wish This Wasn't True

    I Wish This Wasn't True

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

    Supported by scientific data. Okay, it isn't, but it should be.

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

    It’s Like when Voldemort kills someone a piece of his soul is ripped apart. Yeah I am staying single.

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

    So true. Friends younger than me seem like...adults. Then here's me, financially secure, well-slept and not grey.🤣

    Terry Rex
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But that is when you can have kids safely. Anything past 30 is pretty risky for the woman. From puberty till mid 20's is a woman's prime childbearing years . And that is the whole point of marriage making kids.

    Robert A Reider Jr
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    38 is actually the ideal time to have kids. You have yourself figured out and got your act together by then. At 38 you still have a fresh bod and youthful energy. (Dont argue, you have no idea how ancient i am) yet you've gained a wealth of wisdom. And youve mellowed! You can roll easy with a little spilt milk, (and you're already captured by the inescapable grasp of gravity. the damage wont be so noticable.)

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

    My mom had me at 37 and I am perfectly fine with that.

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    #10

    If You Know, You Know

    If You Know, You Know

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    Pandalea
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    On the day my fourth kid entered kindergarten, I came back home, put music on and *danced*!

    Susan Betz
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I danced when the first went to kindergarten! (She was the wild child *and* had infant twin sisters).

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    MimSorensson
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aw, those are some sweet kids. I’m not much of a child person, but just look at them.

    Beck
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is the 3rd kid wearing crocks with no toes in them??

    Nannychachi
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me, waiting on the school bus on first day of school, with Child #1. Give me more hugs! I'm going to miss you! More hugs! Child #2. Yes, mommy will miss you. You have a good day. Give me another hug. Child#3 Yes, you'll be fine. Yes, I love you, too. Now get on the bus. Go on! Child #4 HURRY UP! GET ON THE BUS! GO! GO!

    Terry Rex
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lmao 🤣😂 none of the kids look happy as the Mom.

    G'ma B
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG! Been there, done that!

    Kawazoe
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh mommy we so love to go to school to be bullied and tortured but hey have fun

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    #11

    Life Ain't Easy For Anybody

    Life Ain't Easy For Anybody

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    Nea
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hahhahaha this is good!

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

    It's tough to be a parent who has to check the diaper!!! When you go to stick your finger between the back and diaper and you wind up with poo all over your finger!! There's also you are eating choc. cake or fudge and you go change a dirty diaper and wash your hands! A couple hours later and you look down at your hands and under your fingernails have a brown something and you ask yourself is it from that piece of fudge you ate or.......

    Fluffy mommy panda
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dad once didn't know if my sister had chocolate or poo on her hands he had to sniff it. Funny story of our childhood part 103. Btw she was eating it.....which made him think it was chocolate. It was 😅chocolate.

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    Ozymandias73
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    LMAO never thought of it that way but that's hilarious

    PJ Langley
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG! I LOL for the first time in a long time. Thank you!

    Hagen Radcliffe
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Toddler? This just happened at Walmart with a 30 something couple. And he wasn’t even all THAT drunk!

    #12

    The Scary Truth!

    The Scary Truth!

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    Nea
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seriously the disgusting amounts of energy kids have!!!

    Ozymandias73
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always thought of energy as: We all have the same amount. It's just that when we're kids, we're smaller so the energy doesn't have as far to travel in our bodies. When we start to grow, the energy has to travel "further" therefore, we're not quite as bounce aroundy.

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    Pascale Pierloot
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait until they bring you breakfast... The real surprise will be waiting in your kitchen!

    Deborah B
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There was a post recently about weighted vests for high-energy dogs. I wonder if that works on toddlers?

    MimSorensson
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “With the energy of a unicorn on cocaine”. Poetry.

    Bored_Panda
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I see unicorns, I upvote (they never go out of style)

    Golden Godess
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg unicorn on cocaine… I’m using that

    Fluffy mommy panda
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes yes. I just wanna sleep a little longer cocaine unicorns just a little longer......😭

    Joshua Moore
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Youth is so wasted on the young!!!!

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    #13

    How Did We Survive?

    How Did We Survive?

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    Robert B
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I still get paralyzed with awe when I remember I have all my fingers, toes, eyes, etc.

    Denise Weiss
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was a child of the 50's. 5 kids in the back seat. Seatbelts weren't available . Windows cracked. Air conditioning wasn't available. Going 60 down route 30. Interstates weren't built. Parent throws a lit cigarette butt out of their window only to have it fly into the backseat and land on your sister. Parent: How badly is she burned?

    Mary Daniel
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Been there. My dad was a daredevil on the roads!

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    Paul Brown
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember when my dad taught me to swim by just throwing me in the lake. The hardest part was getting out of the burlap bag. 😅

    No.
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is how my dad taught me how to swim. It was a while past the 80s.

    DEW
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That kid is not having fun.

    Fluffy mommy panda
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Haha parents of the 90s too. I know a thing or two cause my dad did that thing too.

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    #14

    Now Who Needs To Relax?

    Now Who Needs To Relax?

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    Robert A Reider Jr
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gather round youngins! Pay heed a lesson. Grands always get the last laugh. I guarantee those kids were wound up from horror movies and barfing mountain dew and redvines when mommy retrieved them. Might each have a new musical instrument or electronic toy too. You know we cant control ourselves with the little ones. We spoil. (WE taught YOU. Remember that 😉).

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    Miocha
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the only logical solution

    DEW
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My parents always said they hoped I got kids like myself!! I got 3 and they HAVE been ME during their lifetime! So folks be careful! What you wish on other folks or it can bite you on the behind!!

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

    Strangely enough when parents become grand parents they can actually relax in these conditions and are really cool!! The things for which I got smacks are endearing to my parents when done by my siblings’ kids.

    Terry Rex
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lmao 🤣😂 she got what she deserved.

    Ghaniyah Verma
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did your mom forget what it was like?

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    #15

    I'm So Tired, But I Can't Sleep. Why?!

    I'm So Tired, But I Can't Sleep. Why?!

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    Bobby
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I stopped using my bedroom for anything other than sleep. No TV, no computer, no phone other than seeing the alarm. Really conditioned me to "this room is for sleeping" and helped a lot

    Jan Rosier
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    meh... there's something else, really fun, that's possible in the bedroom which does not interfere with your ability to catch sleep. On the contary, in fact.

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    Nadine Debard
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I must go to bed as soon as I'm tired or I'll miss the 'sleep train' and will have to wait 1h30 for the next one. Always.

    Riley Quinn
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Every night I find myself drifting sleepily in my recliner, so I dragged my tired self off to bed, where I get a second wind. Noooooooo...

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

    I have the best armchair I've ever owned. I can fall asleep in it and not wake up with a neck ache. Why, oh why, doesn't that sleep count?

    Lori T Wisconsin
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Agreed as I type this at 4:45 AM, unable to sleep.

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

    Those 20 minute naps are priceless. 🤍

    G'ma B
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If I take a nap … I can not sleep at night.

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

    The bedroom is for sleeping and sex...

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    #16

    Are You Listening?

    Are You Listening?

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

    sshhh, they are trying their best

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

    And if it wasn't your kid? Shout out to teachers in kindergarten.

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

    Mine is 18 years old and still can turn a 2 minute story into a saga

    Alice In Hell
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or when watching a movie with your child and they say 'mom, did you see that!? They yadda yadda yadda..' yes my sweet honeychild...I am sitting right here beside you watching the same movie.

    Pizzagirl 91
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Still better than watching a Pixar or otherwise moving movie, you're crying like you're a melting ice sculpture, and your child (6) turns to you and says: "does that make you feel sad?" No, I just got something in my eyes. Tears. I've got tears in my eyes and the child is just icily sitting there like that guy from Up didn't just lose the love of his life. I'll check if she's a robot next chance I get.

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

    OMG flashback! Husband & big bro. Would wait till sis was 1 sentence from the end & interrupt her… on purpose, cause it made me nutz! Dinner with the family was an exercise in torture

    the shrimp whisperer
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that's me and i'm not even a kid anymore ;-; bear with me im tryin im trying but i'm 🎶 practically braindead ~ i'm practically brain dead ~ ohhh, ohhh, WOOO 🎵 what have i come to

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

    And me when saying it or writing it on paper. Online is effing easy.

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    #17

    I Would Have Such Mixed Feelings On This Smell

    I Would Have Such Mixed Feelings On This Smell

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

    Why not chuck in a couple strips of bacon and some coffee grounds next?

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

    On the topic of syrup, my brother somehow climbed on a counter and got a bottle of syrup out of the cabinet, then drank the whole thing He does not like syrup anymore

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

    We had a cat who peed in the heat vents and on the stove burners when she was mad. This sounds better.

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

    I might just try it and blame it on the cat

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

    It could be worse. Way way worse.

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

    Couldn't figure out why my car smelled like I had a dead body in it until I found my son's half eaten happy meal under the armrest.

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

    My sister didn't lock her hamster cage when we went on vacation in the summer. Couldn't find it. Well we turned on the heater in Oct. and found the hamster. My old car used to smell like instant oatmeal. The brown sugar flavor packet.

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

    honestly this a reason TO have kids

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    #18

    Ain't That The Truth!

    Ain't That The Truth!

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

    It doesn't change when they reach adulthood and move out either!

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

    Hahaha those posts are hilarious. This one here is so accurate 🤣

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

    Kids are hard sellers. Relentless, ruthless and they don't take no for an answer. 3 hrs in...you feel drained....and they know it.

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

    And most the time they're successful!

    Terry Rex
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lmao 🤣😂 you kill me there

    Robert A Reider Jr
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Way back when, people paid with checks. When i was wee and my mom was distracted filling out the amount and adding her signiture, i'd put all the things she said i couldnt have on the conveyor belt. Worked every time. Until the beatings began.

    Pizzagirl 91
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And working in customer service prepares you for both: "I'm sorry, sir, I understand that you'd like a chocolate teddy bear, but unfortunately, this is a jewellery store, and we don't have that here. I understand your frustration. You might want to step into the grocery store on your way home and at least get some regular chocolate. Here, take a free brochure of our services to keep yourself occupied until then." - no, never happened, but it might have.

    h8usernames
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I started asking my kids if they wanted me to rob a bank... it gets the point across and usually a small laugh

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

    and then also telling you how you do nothing for them!

    #19

    This Is A Scary Thought

    This Is A Scary Thought

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

    Killing me all the time I think about it, right...

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

    Every time our 19 year old calls us old we remind him we were his age when he was born

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

    This... kinda straight up murdered me. As in I was not ready and it came out of no where, then blew me away.

    Alice In Hell
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My son now calls me old...puh! Then I think back to when I was his age....yep, I'm old.

    #20

    Kid: What Markers?

    Kid: What Markers?

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

    Kid: No I didn't, I swear!

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

    Post Malone looks like he passed out at a frat party and the ENTIRE CAMPUS write on him.

    Mrs Irish Mom
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    R else its, i coloured you a nice picture on the wall mammy 🙈

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

    Ha! I'm 70 and saw Post Malone before I heard his music. To my great surprise, I love his music. I would like to wash that sh*t off his face though.

    RafCo (he/him)
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey dad, can I draw on the car? Me looking into the back seat..... um.... meh, I was never gonna sell this anyways.

    Fluffy mommy panda
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kids: no she or he did it, I didn't do it 🤷. I put that because they aways shrug the shoulders.

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

    Post Malone's a never ending story...

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

    A NEVER ENDING STORYYYYYYYYY LA LA LA LA LA LA

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

    His face is like "What markers? I didn't touch use any markers?"

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

    Looks just like my neurosurgeon.

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    #21

    Some Questions Are Best Not Asked

    Some Questions Are Best Not Asked

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

    My 5 year old asked me where we met for the first time? She said she couldn't remember. 😂

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

    Should've told him the truth. Teach boys when they're young so that they grow into compassionate men. Knowing about women's physiology is a great starting point based on some of the outrageously ignorant comments by men online.

    Biliegh they/them
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can sneeze, cough, anything but jump on a trampoline. Not sure why it happens but it certainly is weird!

    Alice In Hell
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me too! Jumping Jacks...really, any jumping of any kind has the same effect.

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

    Not just for ladies who had babies FYI. But it's okay with us non mother's for you to use all tools in the arsenal. You are a warrior Mama

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

    You gave birth while trying to sneeze? Ouch.

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

    I would like to point out this is normal but doesn’t need to be lived with. There are exercises for the pelvic floor to increase strength so sneeze pee doesn’t happen. Also, I’m a mother of 6 and while these make me giggle (a lot) they’re also super depressing. I love my kids and I’m so happy I’m their mother. I didn’t have kids for my own personal giggles. You give up on certain things and it’s important knowing that before going in to parenting or you’ll end up like these people or worse - you’ll have an instagram getting ‘famous’ off cute toddler pics. No one needs that garbage.

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

    And I thought "these people" were just having a "sense of humor"...

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    Terry Rex
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So you got stretch marks really bad then from the birth? Or you just have a loose a*s pussy?

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    #22

    I'd Rather Be Wrongly Called Pregnant

    I'd Rather Be Wrongly Called Pregnant

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

    I had my kid young, the first 14 years of her life we were asked if we were sisters, great for me, she wasn't impressed. It mostly happened when I got asked for ID when buying tobacco and alcohol.

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

    A cashier assumed my mom and I were sisters. I thought it was bc I looked young, and I'm also worried we both look old.

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

    Had my youngest at 41, already had white hair. Took my 12 year old with me to the first ante natal, and the nurse assumed she was the mother to be - very red faced she yelled loudly "but I'm a virgin".

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

    Stfu and mind your own business.. Me bloated, random lady ,,are you pregnant?"😑

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

    I was 39 when we had our 1 & only child. Ppl Always took us for grandparents. My son was a senior & someone made that comment, son Cracked up yet again in front of his friends. I turned to him said, what's so funny? You'll be changing our diapers in a few years...

    Alice In Hell
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    3 years ago

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

    We waited until out 30's to have a child. The first time my kid went to a party at the local skating rink, numerous parent assumed my wife and I were the grandparents. I secretly hoped their pizzas were accidentally made with pineapple and anchovies.

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

    I am pregnant with my 3rd child (5th pregnancy tho :( ) and people keep telling me that the 15 year gap between my oldest, and the 11 year gap between my middle child, will be hard on us and the baby. I was like, chill, I am very happy! Also, people do not believe my age, so I am crossing my fingers.

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

    Happened to me in WV. Some woman was impressed that I, a 38 year old woman was a mother to kids 7, 4 and 2 and not their grandmother.

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

    My mother would gush whenever someone "thought" we were sisters. Silly, vane fool! There were 30 years between us! Personally, I considered it an insult.

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    #23

    Who Wants To Play?

    Who Wants To Play?

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

    Oh my, I'm rather deaf and have been for more than 30 years - nerve damage so hearing aids don't work. Babysitting the grandchildren and 7 year old is yelling around 10pm. Go up, ask what's the matter - she yells something which to me sounded really garbled and I couldn't understand. I ask her nicely to repeat it more slowly and quietly as I couldn't understand. More garble and why can't you understand me at the end. I'm deaf, I reply, surely you know this? Another headfit "You're lying, you're not deaf" Turns out that the only deaf children she knows all had cochlear implants, so you're not deaf unless you have one, ...

    Pizzagirl 91
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've actually found a good way to cope with that with my twins (22 months): I express that I understand they're frustrated because I don't understand what they are trying to say, give them a hug, and I usually get in a few more tries before they'd escalate. Works in customer service, too, minus the hug.

    #24

    All Kids Are Different!

    All Kids Are Different!

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

    Send it!! Then when you pick them up or send another text\e-mail and say oop's I hit the wrong e-mail! I was so happy to see how well my daughter is doing at school!!!

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

    Kids have their unique personalities.

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

    The problem is never the parents or the nationality. It's the person themselves. I think it's f****d up that people think that just because one person did something, everyone else in that group gets the blame. No! It's the person's fault, not the group's!

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

    I once read an article on 2 types of kids - one were angels at home but awful at school, but the majority were devils at home and sweet little things at school....

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

    My mom would first verify that the email was sent I the right address

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

    Grew up in a small town with generational families. There was no escape from the shenanigans of a previous member since many of the teachers had taught the parents, uncles, and aunts.

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    #25

    Horrible

    Horrible

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

    They gotta learn how to be alone. Just like pets do

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

    Have you ever had a cat? They are worse than Johnny trying to open the door

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

    It's not until you wedge a bath towel under the locked door that are you really alone.

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

    Yeah, you get no privacy when they're little. But also, you get no privacy when you have 2 small dogs and a cat, and an old house where many of the doors don't latch shut. I haven't had a completely private poop in 18 years.

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

    If you can't outsmart your cat or dog when it comes to a door...I'm not sure what to tell you

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

    I drove mine miles away from home, kicked him out of the car and left him there. He doesn't care that it's "school," it's still abandonment to him.

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

    Learn how to self catheterise til they're about 12....

    Pizzagirl 91
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I work from home. Yesterday, I had to telephone for work until 6pm - way longer than usual - and my husband picked up the children. I've never felt more guilty than when I heard the twins (almost 2) banging on the door, crying "Mamaaa!" and my husband going "Mama has to work a little longer. Come, let's read a book..." *crying continues for 1 1/2 hours* I don't need a job, right?

    h8usernames
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And here my parents forgot my brother on top of the car, in car seat, some lady chased them out of the parking lot lol

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

    It's not. It's not like you went away for years and then they found you and then y'all just get into life-threatening situations and they eventually know you're their parent and then eventually accept you as their parent. Too specific?

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    #26

    This Doesn't Bode Well For My Future

    This Doesn't Bode Well For My Future

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

    Reason why not to have kids, ever!

    Pizzagirl 91
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's not true. It's very easy to love those little potatoes, and to teach them all your little mannerisms that you didn't even know you had. Have you ever had a mini babyfaced version of you go "Oops!" when they drop something, and you realise you say that all the time? Or have you had mini-you watch you break into tears, and walk over all serious, offer you a pacifier and hug your knee? Yes, parenting is hard, but if you cherish those moments, it's a lot easier.

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

    The giving-birth-to-child thing is what I'm scared of, but the fact that it's gonna be worse later is not worth the pain.

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    #27

    Tag Your Spouse If This Is True!

    Tag Your Spouse If This Is True!

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

    Ooohh so you can get that picture when your husband takes a photo of you?? I'll take it!! LOL!!

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

    Needed my husband to take photos of me in different outfits. I'm either headless or I look like an upright corpse.

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

    This is literally Blake Lively's tweet though.

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

    Every.Time. It might just be the way I look, tho' 🙃

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

    I can vouch for this!

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

    I see ryan Reynolds’s, I upvote

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

    My bf seems to not understand the fact that you can zoom in and out when taking phots with a smartphone. Even when I tell him to zoom in. He's so funking awful at taking pics with a smartphone. Dammit, H!!!! (He has a more professional actual camera and he does amazing pics with that!)

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

    Men don't notice the diffrence, blonde, black or auburn hair, I asure you. If you want a nice picture of yourself?? Ask a female friend.

    #28

    Don't Ask About Kid 3

    Don't Ask About Kid 3

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

    nah just strap a pillow to 'em and leave some cereal within their reach... they'll be fine

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

    I had to ask a mom to cover up when I was teaching pre-school. Oddly enough other mom's came and said Hey can you please ask her to cover up when she is nursing. A very uncomfortable conversation had to happen. I learned I do not like to be in charge.

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

    And both are valid ❣️

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

    I showed this to my wife and coffee shot out of her nose as she laughed. I've seen way too much of my sister in law who is on her 3rd child and still nurses the first one

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

    Pacifiers: 1st kid drops - boil on stove for an hour; 2nd kid drops rinse under warm water; 3rd kid drops - suck it, spit and stick it back in. Never got to 4th - but woh.

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

    With my first I was very careful with sitting in the best positions while breastfeeding and I would ask at all public places what their policies were regarding breastfeeding. Second child... I didn't care about breastfeeding in public, really. If there was a place to sit I would breastfeed there if baby was hungry. No matter what. Also, I didn't care too much about how correctly I was sitting while breastfeeding and sometimes I'd do it standing up/walking around. Now, with my third child it's been a crazy and fun ride. Lol. We do whatever positions we want to and I have been breastfeeding her quite a few times while walking. Also, had her with me to some meetings and I'd just pretty much say "oi, hope it's fine that I breastfeed!" While pulling out the boob. Lol. I'm sure it's been shocking to some ppl but nobody ever said anything. Am now very close to the end of breastfeeding my third kid. And I have done a fine job with all three kids! *proud mom* 😁

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

    I always took care to feed my first "out of sight". Then my second was born. He was tiny and had trouble nursing. He had to be fed every hour, I stopped giving a sh*t soon after

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

    Why do people cover up when nursing?

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    #29

    As An Introvert, This Hits Home

    As An Introvert, This Hits Home

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

    It's easier to do things for my kids suffering in scared to do for myself

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

    This one is so true. I'm an introvert who does enjoy people and crowds in moderation but nothing prepared me for the level of social anxiety around playdate culture and birthday party planning/attendance. My kid is the biggest extrovert too so he's happy chatting with everyone, which is such a wonderful gift but made for a lot of a a awkward conversations with parents when he was inviting all the random kids from the park to our house lol.

    Pandasizing World Peace
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nothing like being an introvert and suddenly having to take your TWINS out in public! No fading into the wallpaper when random strangers are constantly coming up to you and asking, "Isthems twins? I thought so!" and then telling you about every pair of twins they've ever known. (I live in the South) haha

    Pizzagirl 91
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I get that, too. "are they twins?" no, I found one behind the barn! Really?

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    Bubs623
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes they will- when they become parents. My daughter calls me regularly to apologize for things she did or said when she was a kid. I did the same thing to my mom too, once I had my own kids.

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

    Because you can't possibly appreciate it or understand to apologize as adults with no kids.

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

    I feel this. Even the school pick up is a struggle for me

    bruh JJ’s
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My son thanked me yesterday for only embarrassing him once 🤦🏼‍♀️

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    #30

    Nobody

    Nobody

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    James016
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Give them a goodnight kiss and then they wipe their mouth on your sleeve/arm

    I'm.Just.A.Girl
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My daughter always did this right after being tucked in.. "mom I'm thirsty!" " Mom I'm hungry" then you give them something to drink and 2 hours later they're up using the bathroom over and over again okay

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

    And then emptying the bladder multiple times

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

    Yeah,and nothing is so poop inducing like homework

    #31

    Please Don't Ask Why I'm Yelling

    Please Don't Ask Why I'm Yelling

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

    Happens with me all the time. I try to explain to the kids that if you don't want me to yell, listen within the first 10 times I ask you to do something.

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

    Last week I witnessed this. My niece cried her eyes out because her mama (my cousin) yelled at her. Sis, your mama told you many many times to sit and study well but you didn't listen to her tho lol

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

    The number of times a day my 4yo ends up getting hurt or upset about something because he didn’t listen…🙄 always easily avoidable things too.

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

    I've started saying "I've asked you seven times in a nice voice to.....and this is the 8th time and after this I'm going to start yelling." It's 75% effective.

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

    You knew you'd been told to do something at least 3X when my mother smacked you upside your head. Yelling was for special occasions.

    Pizzagirl 91
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    After the first time, when I notice 6yo didn't pay attention, I ask her what she's supposed to do now. If she knows, she'll repeat it and start doing it. If she doesn't know, I'll repeat the first step of the task and she hears it and starts the process. Doesn't work all the time, but giving her the role of saying what she's supposed to be doing helps, I'm not just screaming at a wall anymore.

    Lori T Wisconsin
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Uh, no! I never repeated a request, neither did my parents. Complying to their parents could save their life one day. The way that kids learn to deal with conflict and rules at a young age plays a big role in how they handle change, losses and stress as adults.

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

    I always tell them' I'm about to yell in a minute if you can't listen. That way they cant say I didn't warn them before I scare them. Lol. By yelling...

    Mrs Irish Mom
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    🤯🤯🤯 after asking about 10 times i reply in another voice, evil demon voice my child calls it 🙈 i dont think kids even listen to the 1st 10 NOs 😥

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    #32

    Can't Let Your Imagination Run Too Wild!

    Can't Let Your Imagination Run Too Wild!

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

    cage the child quickly

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

    My daughter used to play Sims and told me one day she put all of her Sim kids in cages. I said what?? She showed me....they were cribs.

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

    This may get down voted but...here we go...If you know that your child can climb out of their crib then put the top on it or get her a toddler bed. She could fall and break her arm. My son fell off my bed and broke his arm. As for the "leash" people use for their kids I am fine with. I had a little girl in my class who would all of a sudden bolt toward the street. The playground didn't have fencing around it. Other things also happened and she had to leave my class. So if your kid runs and gets hit by a car and she says She always run's and I couldn't get to her fast enough. Folks would say why didn't you get the animal backpack "leashes" if you know your child runs off. When my son fell it was a day that I hadn't eaten all day. I was cooking dinner and of course went to the hospital. He was getting an x-ray and I said I have to lay down or I'm going to faint. I'm on the floor and telling her don't worry about me. I don't want him to fall. So safety over broken arm?? Yeah do safety!!

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

    They make them! My niece has a developmental delay and has a sort of mesh canopy that zips shut to keep her from getting out of bed at night.

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

    And..... Your point is????

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

    And the problem is? Just buy a cage

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

    It gets harder and harder to argue against cages.

    The Starsong Princess
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually it’s a dog crate. You want to crate train your kid. Hey, it worked for the dog! :)

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

    Eh, whatever. They won't climb out of it anyway.

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    #33

    Who Is The Boss Here?!

    Who Is The Boss Here?!

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

    And then the whole stack of books comes out from under the covers...

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

    Lmao ik like at what point to they stash them???

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    James016
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is my son. Not that I want to stop him reading but there is a point where he has to sleep

    Pizzagirl 91
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a rule, I don't read to our twins any more after I said I won't in the evenings. We can still snuggle in the big armchair, but if they want to read another book, either wait till morning, or take the book and read it in bed. If it's the cozy time they want, they get it. If they prefer the book, I often find them asleep next to it 2min later. They're 22 months old.

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

    That's when the short ones come in handy. "No, David!" is a fine choice.

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

    Never tell your kid a story that lasts longer than 5 minutes!!!

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

    Soooo, if I'm understanding this correctly, some parents actually read to their children at bedtime. Huh. My parents must've missed the memo.

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    #34

    We Can All Use A Safe Place

    We Can All Use A Safe Place

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    Robert A Reider Jr
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "where's ms D?". "Shes in the crying castle again".

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

    How 'bout leashing them to hooks in the hallway so that the other kids can get an education.

    #35

    Life Isn’t Fair. Kids: Hold My Root Beer

    Life Isn’t Fair. Kids: Hold My Root Beer

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

    My brother NEVER cut it exactly in half and always took more. I’m still bitter about that because it was MY chocolate bar!!!

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

    The one kid cuts and the other chooses worked fairly well when I was a kid, all things considered.

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

    Rule in our house was that one cuts, the other gets first choice.

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

    1. Give them the best of both world's. Example they both want two donuts and there is only one of each. Cut them in half then you get half and you get to have both donut's! 2. Whom ever cut's something in half or pours the drink to share the other one get's to choose first! Cuts down lot's of fighting!!

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

    Our rule is one kid cuts it, the other kid gets to choose first. Way more accurate than a ruler.

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

    One person cuts, the other person chooses. That way he person who cuts it actually has incentive to make it fair.

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

    I’d always split it and take the smaller piece so my brother wouldn’t make a fuss and stress out my mom more…

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

    That's awesome of you... At my house it was like the hunger games for the biggest piece.

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

    Pro tip: Have one kid cut it in half, and the other gets to choose which half he/she wants.

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

    We found the best compromise was one cut and the other choose. To this day if I cut pieces of something I refuse to choose who gets which piece.

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

    That's where the "1 person cuts, the other picks first" comes in handy. Damn sure the 1st is going to get it as equal as possible.

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

    My husband has 3 brothers. At 43, he still sizes up our dinner plates so he can choose the one that has a slightly larger portion.

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    #36

    Truth!

    Truth!

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    I'm.Just.A.Girl
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My ex taught my daughter the "mom, mama, mom, mommy, mom, mama....." "WHAT?!" "...HI" Skit Stewie does to Lou's while she sleeps in the show 'Family Guy'. My daughter was 2. She still does to me and she is 11.🙄

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

    Legit in the bathtub reading these and my kid knocks on the door. K: “Mom, can I watch YouTube?” Me: “Did you ask your dad? K: “No, but…” Me: “Well, I am in the bathtub so leave me alone.”

    Jon Rindfleisch
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Had a neighbor with 4 young screaming kids and a da#n talking bird...The friggin bird would yell In a screeching voice over and over MOM, MAA, and MINE all day while the kids were in school. As soon as the kids were home the bird got quiet and the kids were screeming.. the same as the bird....

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

    Heh...I have that T shirt on right now 😊

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

    Mom, mommy...it's a word that makes me zone out more than a few times a day.

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    #37

    You Have No Idea

    You Have No Idea

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

    Awwww the joys of a 13 year old girl.*sigh*

    Dr.Bright
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What confuses me is why there are a bunch on teens reading parenting memes(13 yr old myself)

    James016
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's when they get their first taste of independence. Whereby their body can do what they want it to do. Like the time I caught my son eating a Cornetto at 9am. He "needed it"

    Pizzagirl 91
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, my twins were never really trying to open cupboards until a week ago: I had to put a child lock on the freezer because my 22-month-old figured out how to open it and wanted to get ice cream. Hopefully, my husband will learn to open it, too, soon. /j

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

    I have a 14 year old daughter and a 12 year old daughter........ PLEASE SEND HELP!!!!!!!😳😳😳

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

    Whenever I see someone with a fussy kid in a store, I say "wait until they ask for the car keys."

    Ozymandias73
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes...as they become (in a Vincent Price-esque voice) TEENAGERS!

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

    the joys of the teenager in their room for 13 hours of the day. and you ask them whats wrong and why they have been staying in their room for the whole day, they get mad at you.....

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

    Omg YES! I feel she hates me and I'm ab inconvenience 2 her. Even tho I'm whizzing her around, making her meals, cleaning her clothes. She will come back 2 me I'm sure.

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    Mrs Irish Mom
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yup ders terrible 2s and now wer goin back to terrible 2s at 12 🙈

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    #38

    Wouldn't That Be Nice

    Wouldn't That Be Nice

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

    aren't all those nature documentaries like that? always the cutest thing has to die

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

    It's because they have adapted to be cute so that we humans step on for the adorables

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    Lizzy Abbey (she/they)
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    really? She is 12? I am 13 no way is she twelve and thinks that the polar bear is gonna help the pup!

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

    I lost my innocence on this type of thing when I was around 10.

    Fluffy mommy panda
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm still like that....I would have cried......

    No.
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    According to my mom I was the most depressing 12 year-old she knew. She was a child therapist that commonly met with 12 year-olds.

    Pizzagirl 91
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Look at it this way: with you, any trauma would be influenced by her actions and she'd have you around even outside office hours. None of the other 12-year-olds were solely her responsibility. I suffer under the challenges I find with our twins more than I ever did with my nieces, and I objectively know my twins are comparatively angelical. Or she might just have been an a*hole to say things like that to you, I don't know her!

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

    How a 12 year old when i was twelve I always new death would happen that’s why I avoided this. I would think a 3-7 year old would say this

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    #39

    Welcome To Parenthood!

    Welcome To Parenthood!

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

    Why would I invite MORE toddlers to my home?

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

    well, she didn't say specifically that the toddlers need to come over too, so.....

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    Little king trash mouth
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish this was true. We all have kids of similar ages on my street but the moms are all cliquey and mean

    Pizzagirl 91
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know the feeling. I've got 1 1/2 mother-friends, and one of them only started talking to me because my twins started hugging her while she accompanied her son's (same group as twins in daycare) first week in day care. The other I meet regularly, so far never on purpose, but we always talk.

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    #40

    Your Dad Lol

    Your Dad Lol

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    Headless Roach
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    still less of a burn than "your dad trying to lose that belly lol"

    Pizzagirl 91
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or "Who's that, and what has he done to your real, couch potato dad?"

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

    Aww… that mean kid!

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    #41

    Motherhood Is A Workout

    Motherhood Is A Workout

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

    Just give the kids to your husband goddammit, he gotta do something too

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

    The way you said that cracked me up, like hard. You're completely right of course, but the way you said it...*chef's kiss*. 😂

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

    Me going to gym: "Leaves baby with husband."

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

    that probably all adds up to a particularly extreme workout

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    #42

    Life's A Beach

    Life's A Beach

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

    sand… the thing nobody wants but fish and c**p need

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

    I don’t like sand, it’s coarse and rough and irritating and it gets everywhere.

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

    There's nothing like a family vacation, and we should all be very thankful of that.

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

    For me this includes 20 minutes inflating and 30 minutes deflating the floaties and tubes. It's a lake beach.

    #43

    So Very Tired

    So Very Tired

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

    After grocery shopping, which came after working a full day, my mother pulled out bread, cold cuts, and condiments for a make your own supper night.

    #44

    It's Best Not To Apply Common Sense To Monster-Related Activity

    It's Best Not To Apply Common Sense To Monster-Related Activity

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

    i remember a parenting mistake... we lived next door to a graveyard and our kids we're worried there would be ghosts in our attic, i replied 'why would they be up there? they could be anywhere in the house'... sorry kids

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

    I believe in ghosts and trained my daughter well. At age 4 I would hear "You leave me alone, or I will get my Mom and she will *make* you leave! Never had to do a clearing lol

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    Pizzagirl 91
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can absolutely understand when children can't fall asleep with the lights off. I've had a phase of very disturbing dreams a few years ago that made me panic when I woke up in the dark. I actually hid under the duvet and tried to shake awake my now husband because I was crying out of fear there might be something in the shadows. It's better now, but I'll always leave a nightlight if the children ask for it.

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

    I learned the hard way that toddlers don't appreciate the truth. The kid I babysat for recited the "now I lay me down to sleep" prayer, then asked what it meant. I told him. I was never asked back to babysit bc I evidently traumatized the kid.

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    #45

    These All Check Out

    These All Check Out

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

    I'm voting for that last option. It's an excellent stress reliever, and it's more efficient than the other options.

    I'm.Just.A.Girl
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you have reached the last step, you can feel the depths of insanity creeping in from all sides

    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A few a weeks ago I watched my 3 year old niece throw herself on the ground and sob like she was dying because someone had moved a piece of playground equipment to a different spot. Being a toddler must be brutal! :)

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    #46

    Can I Add ‘How To Find Shoes’ And ‘How To Go To Sleep In 30 Minutes Or Less?’

    Can I Add ‘How To Find Shoes’ And ‘How To Go To Sleep In 30 Minutes Or Less?’

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

    Or "Why did you walk past the garbage to leave that on the counter?"

    Pizzagirl 91
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    While I do agree that much of what children learn in school is far from practical, it should be obvious that these things, just like the basic social skills, should be taught at home. Also, you don't want to open the portal to one hell of a discussion about what's the "right way" to load a dishwasher... My husband and I have been living with each other for 4 years, and we still tetris very differently... Imagine the political division between "crammers" and "stackers"!

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

    I have teenagers around here that still can't figure these out

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

    I second the request to add finding shoes and going to sleep.

    #47

    Truth. Life Isn't Always Pickles And Peaches!

    Truth. Life Isn't Always Pickles And Peaches!

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

    what marvelous insights now i can die in peace

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

    Don't tell your daughter, but I'm stealing that line. Can't wait to see the expression on some adult's face when I say it.

    #48

    Complete Shocker, Right?

    Complete Shocker, Right?

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    Pizzagirl 91
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Today, one of my twins (22 months old) understandably didn't want to get up in the morning. I was able to convince her to let me change her diaper by letting her take her pillow up on the changing table. Then I wanted to put her back in bed for a minute and she started crying because she didn't want to go to bed.

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    #50

    Who Needs A Weekend From Weekends?

    Who Needs A Weekend From Weekends?

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

    Here's the U and the C for that very offensive word

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

    I like Will and Kate.

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

    The woman behind Kate is disgusted by what she's observed.

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

    My wife glared at me for listening to Benny hill theme while watching 4 year old soccer

    Emie N.
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She glared at you just for that? My mom would have laughed her a*s off.

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

    Did BP censor the word suck? I can't think of another word that fits.

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

    The woman in the row behind Princess Catherine looks like nothing is going to faze her. Does anyone else think she looks like Reed on Criminal Minds??

    #51

    That's A Fair Description!

    That's A Fair Description!

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    #52

    Some Things Will Never Change

    Some Things Will Never Change

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

    I am sure he preferred broccoli and spinach

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

    Group home where I volunteered. Residents could ask for certain meals in advance, nothing extravagant. Young woman wants hot dogs and spaghetti. No other resident wants this meal. She throws a sh!t fit, flailing around until we say okay. Day of her special lunch, she doesn't show, and we're all stuck eating this rubbish.

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

    Maybe he didn't want to "hurt" his creation... toddler brains are pretty "out there" 😂

    Pizzagirl 91
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or maybe he was full from "cooking", happens to me sometimes...

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    #53

    Some Lessons Don't Take Much Teaching

    Some Lessons Don't Take Much Teaching

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    Lizzy Abbey (she/they)
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    my brother yelled at my sister for having a sticker that has many 69's in the shape of the word nice and told her it was inappropriate and she needed to get rid of it. I told him she had no clue why it was bad and he said "well she should've! Also why did she get it at a pride fest?" Like bro pride is all about that kind of thing smh.

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    #54

    Every. Damn. Time!

    Every. Damn. Time!

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

    Didn't used to be a problem. Now my belly gets in the way and I can't get that off-side hand into the pocket any more.

    Biliegh they/them
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just grab my keys first so all the bag straps can cover them.

    #55

    I Can't Count!

    I Can't Count!

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

    4yo calls me out every time I slip up a word or misname someone. Like dude, do you have any idea how much is happening in my brain all the time? Lol

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

    I don't understand. Just pick up the trey and put one cup cake out of sight and serve the cupcakes. They can't count. Or hold the trey higher and bring it down enough so you can grab a cupcake. But why do you say there was 5 cupcakes and only 4 of you? Then you say there is 3 kids under 4. That would be 5 people including your wife, you and 3 toddlers. What am I missing??

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

    They only have two kids.

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    #56

    Perspective Is So Important

    Perspective Is So Important

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

    Well, when you use scientific reasoning, I'ma just gonna have me another slice.

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

    I umm. I can't argue. At all. and I don't want to. *goes for more*

    #57

    Why Hasn't This Happened Yet?

    Why Hasn't This Happened Yet?

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

    Can we make sure the box has suggested serving sizes for adults as well as children?

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

    How drowsy are we talking, mild antihistamines or strong opiates? I have suggestions for both

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

    Wait. Doesn't everyone get drowsy after eating junk food?

    Thomas Bentley
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    my child has a cold so today i am cooking up some nyquil(?) chicken nuggies

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    #58

    Master Negotiator

    Master Negotiator

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

    Some battles require a sneak attack that rocks the opponent so hard that they capitulate.

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    #59

    A Blessing And A Curse

    A Blessing And A Curse

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

    Nah, the battery is flat anyway after 57 runs of "baby shark"

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

    Noooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!! I read your comment right before bed and now it will torment my dreams!

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

    Novice! An experienced parent would've had supplies set up within arm's reach BEFORE rocking the baby.

    #60

    Math Hits Different When You're A Parent

    Math Hits Different When You're A Parent

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

    Never understood why parents didn't mark them with inside stickers or marks on the sole.

    #61

    My Brain Can't Stop Spinning At Night

    My Brain Can't Stop Spinning At Night

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

    I stay up until four or five am. I get up around one pm. If I have to go somewhere I get up and do whatever and come home and doze off. I crave being alone. Since Covid...My husband works from home. One kid moved out and the oldest and the youngest are still here. I can honestly say I'm going insane. Two will leave and the third one comes home. I really miss my six hour alone time. We live in a nine hundred square foot apartment.

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

    I honestly feel your pain and frustration. Alone time is so precious. I hope y'all can work out some type of schedule that allows for quiet time.

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    T5n
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do this. But instead of a mom, I’m a single male college student and instead of kids, it’s people in general. I work in the service industry so I can get swarmed by people sometimes.

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    #62

    Yeah, Too Bad

    Yeah, Too Bad

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

    This is one of those good lies. Candy is bad for kids. Check. Parents need stress relieving intervals throughout the day. Check.

    Pizzagirl 91
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought my twins (being under 2 years old) wouldn't like my 75% dark bitter chocolate anyway, so I let them try some. They loved it. They also love grapefruit, spicy sweet potato fry, and some other things I'd thought they'd never eat twice... Yippee for a balanced diet, but adieu eating anything I don't want to share in front of them...

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    #63

    It's The Song That Never Ends

    It's The Song That Never Ends

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

    My wife is the answer. She loves to cook but thinks every task needs a new utensil. No honey, we don't need a different wooden spoonnow that you are mixing the sauce into the food. And we really don't need a 4th to plate it up

    Biliegh they/them
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can't mix sauces, have food in jars etc... serving utensils are bigger.

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

    This is a horrifying photograph. Even has Pennywise.

    #64

    Kids Can't Resist Trying To Roll Down The Windows

    Kids Can't Resist Trying To Roll Down The Windows

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

    oh god i’ve never been through one of those every time i dirtified my parents’ car in hopes of going through one i was forced to cleanify it instead

    Pizzagirl 91
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of my twins was terrified in the car wash, the other unimpressed. Their big half-sister loves it. Utter joy is very relative...

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

    The first time I ever went through a car wash, I was about 2 and my mom was about eight months pregnant, and my mom looked in the rear view mirror to see me in my car seat looking as if I was being splashed. She said “It’s ok, it can’t get you” and I replied “I’m fine, it’s just a little warm”. That’s when she realized she had left the window down. Had to scoop rainbow suds out of her car, laughing and crying as she pulled me out.

    #65

    Good Luck With That!

    Good Luck With That!

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

    My daughter was such a good sleeper this was never really a problem. My oldest son on the other hand

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

    My best friend had a very difficult pregnancy so some paranoia also kept her awake after her son was born. Fortunately, I was able to visit her about 3 times a week and during each visit she took a nap while I watched the baby. They weren't planned naps, she was just so exhausted she fell asleep and I wouldn't dare wake her; that girl needed those naps and they were anywhere from 20 minutes to 2 hours. I didn't mind either because I had the little one to spend time with

    Pizzagirl 91
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You're a good friend. I'm sure she appreciated that.

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    #66

    And Lunch Needs To Be Over By 10am

    And Lunch Needs To Be Over By 10am

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

    My son does this all the time and he is nineteen

    Pizzagirl 91
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do you mean people with babies or the ones they're meeting? Cause I've found that punctual people will stay punctual with children (+/- 5min) because they plan ahead with a buffer, while people who are late regularly will be even later if they have an excuse like a boyfriend or children whom they can blame.

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    #67

    Good Times!

    Good Times!

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

    Yup, and people call us women selfish when we don't do this

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

    those people are probably just jealous! lol i have kids but realize it's not for everyone... now go out and enjoy your life you childless wonder, with all your free time and disposable income! ah crud now i'm jealous ;)

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

    Childless by choice bc I never stepped into that trap.

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

    I don't think I've ever met a grateful banshee.

    #68

    Being A Parent Isn’t One Job. It’s A Million Jobs

    Being A Parent Isn’t One Job. It’s A Million Jobs

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    #69

    Be Cooler. Good Advice

    Be Cooler. Good Advice

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

    Oooooooh that kid is asking for it: from now on insist on conversing only da cool lingo what all dem kiddos speak. I.e. just make up whatever stupid cringeworthy phrases you can think of and after every other sentence or so, be sure to ask: “Is I being a cooler yet?”

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    #70

    It's Science

    It's Science

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

    Every time I see a comedian reenact my father's move of swatting us in the back from the front seat, I wonder... is this taught in a special class just for parents?

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

    and sod's law dictates that the trip will last five hours for every five minutes

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    #71

    So Bizarre

    So Bizarre

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    #72

    No Rest For The Weary

    No Rest For The Weary

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    I'm.Just.A.Girl
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes! Unfortunately, I feel your pain.

    #73

    There's Nowhere Toothpaste Hasn't Been Flung In Our Bathroom

    There's Nowhere Toothpaste Hasn't Been Flung In Our Bathroom

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

    *puts toothpaste-filled fire extinguisher back* no idea what you’re talking about!!

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

    It's tough to feel sorry for someone whose kids have their own bathroom...

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    #74

    Party Time!

    Party Time!

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

    I still don't understand why people keep useless pillows around. How much time in your life is being lost to moving useless pillows around? If your answer is not "zero", then you're doing it wrong.

    Pizzagirl 91
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've got some "useless" pillows that come in very handy when some part of my body hurts and needs unusual support. Or, so as not to sound like a 100-year-old grandma, when I want to sit in bed and play on my Switch when I'm sick.

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

    My record as a guest is 12 pillows I had to move to find a sleeping surface. And each evening of my stay, although I did not move them from the chair where I had neatly stacked them, they wound up in the way again. The silent soft pillow war. (Poke him with the soft cushions) (The comfy chair. Not the comfy chair)

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    #75

    That's Odd. Or Is It Even?

    That's Odd. Or Is It Even?

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

    Great! Just when I thought I'd get to watch the game, we're perusing Online Etymology to answer this question.

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

    that's is.... some wisdom

    #76

    Guilty

    Guilty

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

    Nah, it's enough to have a real partner.

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

    I don't get this husbands don't help c**p. What are these guys doing? It is a partnership. My wife and I just get what needs to be done done and communicate with each other things the other may not be aware need to be done.

    Pizzagirl 91
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, the communication is key, of course. But we, for example, have been experiencing a growing discrepancy between the chores my husband realises need to be done, and the chores that are needed to keep things running smoothly. Like: he'll do the dishes, take care of the children, vacuum - visible stuff like that. But he doesn't realise a myriad of tiny pre-steps before we can do anything: planning the meals for the week, making dentists appointments, cancelling the children's daycare meals for our holiday, sorting their clothes and getting new ones before they run out of clothes in their sizes... It's a lot. We're trying to work it out with to-do-lists, a digital family planner and lots of talking, but it's hard because things are obvious to me that aren't to him. And he DOES want to pull his weight, but it's like he's taking the house keys from your left hand while not seeing the 3 bags of groceries in your right. And I'm sure we're good partners, just not perfect.

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

    I'm the one that does all the laundry and dishes. My wife got mad once because after I fold the clothes I put them in a nice stack on whoever bed. She asked why can't I put her clothes away when I do mine. I looked her dead in the eye and said if or 5 year old can do it so can you I wash dry and fold. After that the clothes are the owners responsibility

    Pizzagirl 91
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would do it like you, however, I've been mad at my husband for stacking the laundry somewhere before - because we have A CAT AND TWIN TODDLERS and they throw things over or make them dirty again. Either the door has to be closed until the owner can sort the things away, or it's less bother to do it immediately. And I'm the one who usually does the laundry and puts it in everyone's wardrobes.

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    #77

    Who Has Time For Any Of This?

    Who Has Time For Any Of This?

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

    Early 80s baby, raised by an amazing and hardworking single mum. But geez there was NO time for being a precious princess. One night about 5y/o, I was playing in a laundry basket- it broke and sliced my elbow. I cried out in pain.. NOPE! No games tonight! It's bed time- stop with the stories!! Some time later mum followed the trail of blood up the stairs to my room, then got me out of bed to get it stitched. I got me a late night "I'm really sorry" ice cream that night! SCORE lol. Poor mum..

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

    parenting must have been way less stress in the 80s :)

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

    By the mid-80's bike helmets were popular and seatbelts were mandated, proof that parents were starting to get the message about health and safety. I was a grown-a*s adult by the 1980's. Do you REALLY want to compare sh!tty parenting techniques?

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    #78

    How Often Do I Need To Keep Buying New Pajamas?

    How Often Do I Need To Keep Buying New Pajamas?

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

    Listen, finding comfy pjs is hard… letting go of them is harder

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

    It is a regular thing for my 4yo to try on his 2yo brother’s PJs so I can show him they won’t fit 🙄🤷🏼‍♀️

    Lizzy Abbey (she/they)
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    my brother once asked one of my dads friends while he was hanging out "what size of clothes do you wear? A 26T?" Then proceeded to fall over laughing

    Biliegh they/them
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Infant, months and toddler. You will see M for months old and T for toddler.. Though by the time they are 5 in my opinion they are no longer a toddler.

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    #79

    Anybody Else Grow Up On These? (I'm Trying To Forget)

    Anybody Else Grow Up On These? (I'm Trying To Forget)

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    #80

    This Tweet Has A Punchline At The End, But It Also Has A Lot Of Truth. Kids Often Have Really Boring Interests And Repeat The Same Boring Facts About Them. But As Much As I Want To Say “Who Cares,” My Kids Need Me To Listen To Them Talk About The Things They Love, Even If It’s Something I Find Mind Numbing Like Pokémon

    This Tweet Has A Punchline At The End, But It Also Has A Lot Of Truth. Kids Often Have Really Boring Interests And Repeat The Same Boring Facts About Them. But As Much As I Want To Say “Who Cares,” My Kids Need Me To Listen To Them Talk About The Things They Love, Even If It’s Something I Find Mind Numbing Like Pokémon

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    Biliegh they/them
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aww that sux. The kid has to find someone other than family to share something special. When they are older don't be surprised to be the last know the important things.

    #81

    This Will Be An Interesting Teacher Conference

    This Will Be An Interesting Teacher Conference

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    #82

    Why You Lying?

    Why You Lying?

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

    Plot twist: She was not lying, friends. There are worse stages than run-and-scream.

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    #83

    Tag The Friend Who Knows This Is True!

    Tag The Friend Who Knows This Is True!

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

    so? how big is the back of his ear?

    #84

    I Forgot It's Polite To Pretend

    I Forgot It's Polite To Pretend

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

    hey, at least you got to leave the house

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

    I try very hard to not say this out loud when we have our bi-weekly catch up call at work.

    #85

    Kids Are Such Hard Workers. Just Ask Them

    Kids Are Such Hard Workers. Just Ask Them

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    #86

    Whose Genes Does This Sound Like In Your House?

    Whose Genes Does This Sound Like In Your House?

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    #87

    I've Seen Worse Packing Jobs

    I've Seen Worse Packing Jobs

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    Lizzy Abbey (she/they)
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i remember the first time i packed for myself and the same thing happened just swap the kaleidoscopes for my candy and wallet with maybe $20

    #88

    We Cuss Because We Care?

    We Cuss Because We Care?

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    #89

    Moms Are Superheroes!

    Moms Are Superheroes!

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

    Both my parents worked and my sister and I turned out fine, since BOTH PARENTS WORKED TOGETHER. I feel like this meme page is for moms whose spouses don’t do s**t.

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    #90

    Seriously. And The Price Keeps Going Up

    Seriously. And The Price Keeps Going Up

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    Headless Roach
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *$450 as of this month. Inflation hell yeah.

    Biliegh they/them
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A week? Wow. 250 is my monthly food spending

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    #91

    Anybody Else The Same Way?

    Anybody Else The Same Way?

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

    If he puts them away it is, de facto, the correct way. Same with the dishes.

    #92

    Always

    Always

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    #93

    Stop Whining

    Stop Whining

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

    I think this was posted by a dad.

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    #94

    Sitting Is An Underrated Hobby

    Sitting Is An Underrated Hobby

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    #95

    Who Is Ready To Party?

    Who Is Ready To Party?

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    #96

    I Can't Watch!

    I Can't Watch!

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

    I think those pics are from the show I Think You Should Leave, which is HILARIOUS 😂

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

    that shirt is my 1990s screen saver fantasy come to life!

    #97

    That's It. Those Are The Choices

    That's It. Those Are The Choices

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

    Or... my girls call Dance nights "2 dinner nights". Mad race to get home, change, have a bowl or 2 of something hot and filling, out the door by 445pm. Return home around 8 for "second dinner" which can't be the same as "first dinner". Sigh.

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    #98

    Ruthless

    Ruthless

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

    But in this situation... She's the turd

    Lizzy Abbey (she/they)
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i love that you chose amber herdt (said like amber hurt because she hurts everyone she meets) Due to the whole hotel poo in bed fiasco

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