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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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It Happens To All Of Us

It Happens To All Of Us

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The 80s Were A Different Time

The 80s Were A Different Time

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Yep

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1 year ago DotsCreated 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.

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Respect

Respect

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Nea
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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So Rewarding

So Rewarding

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Shyla Bouche
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1 year ago DotsCreated 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.

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If You Know, You Know

If You Know, You Know

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Pandalea
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1 year ago DotsCreated 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*!

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Life Ain't Easy For Anybody

Life Ain't Easy For Anybody

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The Scary Truth!

The Scary Truth!

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How Did We Survive?

How Did We Survive?

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Robert B
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1 year ago DotsCreated 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.

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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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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated 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

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Are You Listening?

Are You Listening?

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Heather W
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1 year ago DotsCreated 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

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Alice In Hell
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1 year ago DotsCreated 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.

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Pizzagirl 91
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1 year ago DotsCreated 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
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1 year ago DotsCreated 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

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the shrimp whisperer
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1 year ago DotsCreated 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

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Ghaniyah Verma
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1 year ago DotsCreated 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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Ain't That The Truth!

Ain't That The Truth!

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This Is A Scary Thought

This Is A Scary Thought

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I'd Rather Be Wrongly Called Pregnant

I'd Rather Be Wrongly Called Pregnant

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Minath
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1 year ago DotsCreated 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.

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Who Wants To Play?

Who Wants To Play?

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Debby Keir
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1 year ago DotsCreated 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, ...

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All Kids Are Different!

All Kids Are Different!

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1 year ago DotsCreated 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!!!

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Tag Your Spouse If This Is True!

Tag Your Spouse If This Is True!

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1 year ago DotsCreated 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!!

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As An Introvert, This Hits Home

As An Introvert, This Hits Home

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1 year ago DotsCreated 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

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Nobody

Nobody

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James016
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1 year ago DotsCreated 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

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Please Don't Ask Why I'm Yelling

Please Don't Ask Why I'm Yelling

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1 year ago DotsCreated 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.

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Can't Let Your Imagination Run Too Wild!

Can't Let Your Imagination Run Too Wild!

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Who Is The Boss Here?!

Who Is The Boss Here?!

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Esha
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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We Can All Use A Safe Place

We Can All Use A Safe Place

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

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

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1 year ago DotsCreated 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!!!

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Truth!

Truth!

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1 year ago DotsCreated 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.🙄

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Wouldn't That Be Nice

Wouldn't That Be Nice

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1 year ago DotsCreated 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

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#41

Motherhood Is A Workout

Motherhood Is A Workout

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Life's A Beach

Life's A Beach

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So Very Tired

So Very Tired

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Riley Quinn
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1 year ago DotsCreated 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.

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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
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1 year ago DotsCreated 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

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These All Check Out

These All Check Out

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Riley Quinn
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1 year ago DotsCreated 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.

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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
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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#47

Truth. Life Isn't Always Pickles And Peaches!

Truth. Life Isn't Always Pickles And Peaches!

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Who Needs A Weekend From Weekends?

Who Needs A Weekend From Weekends?

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That's A Fair Description!

That's A Fair Description!

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Some Things Will Never Change

Some Things Will Never Change

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Some Lessons Don't Take Much Teaching

Some Lessons Don't Take Much Teaching

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1 year ago DotsCreated 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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I Can't Count!

I Can't Count!

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keighterz
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1 year ago DotsCreated 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

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Perspective Is So Important

Perspective Is So Important

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Riley Quinn
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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Why Hasn't This Happened Yet?

Why Hasn't This Happened Yet?

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1 year ago DotsCreated 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?

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A Blessing And A Curse

A Blessing And A Curse

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Math Hits Different When You're A Parent

Math Hits Different When You're A Parent

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Riley Quinn
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1 year ago DotsCreated 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.

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My Brain Can't Stop Spinning At Night

My Brain Can't Stop Spinning At Night

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1 year ago DotsCreated 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.

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Yeah, Too Bad

Yeah, Too Bad

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Riley Quinn
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1 year ago DotsCreated 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.

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It's The Song That Never Ends

It's The Song That Never Ends

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1 year ago DotsCreated 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

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Kids Can't Resist Trying To Roll Down The Windows

Kids Can't Resist Trying To Roll Down The Windows

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1 year ago DotsCreated 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

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Good Luck With That!

Good Luck With That!

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Bobby
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1 year ago DotsCreated 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

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And Lunch Needs To Be Over By 10am

And Lunch Needs To Be Over By 10am

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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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Be Cooler. Good Advice

Be Cooler. Good Advice

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1 year ago DotsCreated 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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It's Science

It's Science

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Riley Quinn
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1 year ago DotsCreated 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?

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So Bizarre

So Bizarre

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No Rest For The Weary

No Rest For The Weary

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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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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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Party Time!

Party Time!

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zak
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1 year ago DotsCreated 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.

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That's Odd. Or Is It Even?

That's Odd. Or Is It Even?

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Riley Quinn
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1 year ago DotsCreated 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.

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Who Has Time For Any Of This?

Who Has Time For Any Of This?

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1 year ago DotsCreated 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..

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How Often Do I Need To Keep Buying New Pajamas?

How Often Do I Need To Keep Buying New Pajamas?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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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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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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1 year ago DotsCreated 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.

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This Will Be An Interesting Teacher Conference

This Will Be An Interesting Teacher Conference

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Why You Lying?

Why You Lying?

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1 year ago DotsCreated 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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Tag The Friend Who Knows This Is True!

Tag The Friend Who Knows This Is True!

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Kids Are Such Hard Workers. Just Ask Them

Kids Are Such Hard Workers. Just Ask Them

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Whose Genes Does This Sound Like In Your House?

Whose Genes Does This Sound Like In Your House?

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Moms Are Superheroes!

Moms Are Superheroes!

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1 year ago DotsCreated 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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Seriously. And The Price Keeps Going Up

Seriously. And The Price Keeps Going Up

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Anybody Else The Same Way?

Anybody Else The Same Way?

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1 year ago DotsCreated 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.

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Always

Always

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#94

Sitting Is An Underrated Hobby

Sitting Is An Underrated Hobby

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Who Is Ready To Party?

Who Is Ready To Party?

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I Can't Watch!

I Can't Watch!

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zak
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1 year ago DotsCreated 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 😂

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That's It. Those Are The Choices

That's It. Those Are The Choices

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Olivia Dean
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1 year ago DotsCreated 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.