This Page Showcases The Most Relatable Parenting And Adulting Posts To Ever Grace The Internet, And Here Are 50 Of The Funniest Ones
Interview
Parenthood is often overly romanticized, leading first-time moms to create an ideal in their heads of what kind of parent they should be. However, the reality of having children is far from a fairytale portrayed on social media. Most of the time, it is messy, highly tiring, and not cute at all.
By no means am I trying to say that children are not worth it all. They are. Just that parenting might look a bit different in real life. One mom decided to normalize being a weird human being with needs and created a Facebook page called Mommy's Weird, which shares comical fragments found on the internet of everyday life as a parent. So if you are in need of a break from parenting and looking for some relatable content, scroll down for your daily dose of fun.
Bored Panda reached out to the creator of Mommy's Weird, Kyla Cornish, who was kind enough to answer some of our questions. To learn more, read the full interview below.
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I do this every day and I wish I could change but I'm just too lazy to care enough
Kyla started with a blog before making a Facebook page and other social media accounts where she shares hilarious, relatable parenting content. When we asked her to tell us about herself, she wrote: “I started a blog in 2012 called Mommy's Weird. I work at a library and a bookstore. I am married to an introvert who doesn't know what to do with me, we have two kids that are 15 and 12- who are now more mean funny than cute funny. We live in Cranbrook, British Columbia Canada.”
Kyla was experiencing all sorts of parenting joys and challenges when she decided to create a blog that now resonates with parents all over the world. She shared with us how it all started: “I was on maternity leave with a very busy 3-year-old, and I had a 7-month-old. I was lonely, tired, and needed something for myself. I’d been a radio announcer for years and was craving a creative outlet. I had 2 smart friends within a week tell me I should blog. I had no clue what I was getting into.”
What about being tired when you wake up, at 2pm and when you go to bed? And every time in between
As with any person who creates popular content online, Kyla has touched her followers through her posts in one way or another. We asked her what kind of impact does she hope to have on her fans. Kyla shared: “At first, it was truly only for self-deprecating laughter. As time has gone on, I realize that it is for the mental health of women.”I am sure you are already aware that women are very susceptible to various mental health problems after giving birth. Having children completely changes your life in ways you could never imagine before. So it is healthy to find new ways to enjoy yourself, even if it is finding a community you can relate to.
We asked Kyla to share her opinion on what role humor plays in coping with the challenges of motherhood. She shared: “Parenting days are filled with moments that you either laugh or you cry. And most days, I do both.”
I somehow managed not to toss the box before reading the instructions. Then I put 200 mL of water instead of 20. I will never forget the "what a twatbasket" look on my 9yo's face. (Added some flour, baked the turds, made hubby eat them so they don't waste away. :D)
Kyla’s content has an impact that is hard to describe, however, the feedback she shared with us explains the importance of having someone you can relate to. “Mommy's Weird is 95% humor. A few years ago, I hit the bottom. Hard. Our kids were struggling and I quickly realized that I had to come first in our family instead of 4th. If I kept putting everyone first, our family was going to fall apart. I never think that anyone is reading what I share, but I was at children's story time with my 6-year-old son and a very tired-looking woman with a messy bun was sitting in front of me with a fussing baby in her arms and a toddler that wouldn't stop trying to climb into her lap. She turned to me and said, "Are you, Kyla? I love Mommy's Weird." Here she was thanking me while she was struggling, it made me feel like what I was doing might actually be helping someone,” shared Kyla.
I'm so proud of my nephew - he cycled 40 km (7 times around in Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh) to raise money for people in Ukraine and he did it in under 4 hours, including a break to stop to look for one of his front teeth after it fell out! :D
And lastly, Kyla shared: “When I first started the page was for me, that has shifted dramatically. Being a mom is lonely, suffocating, and tiring, and not for one second have I ever thought of it as rewarding, now that may change, but for now, I keep the Facebook page going ONLY for those that are knee-deep in this motherhood gig and need a smile.”
I never thought I was cool, but hearing my voice makes me regret everytime I spoke
The day my daughter became more technologically literate than I was, was a dark day. I used to work on IT help desk, that was the embarrassing bit.
My dad would wait while we picked out all the black jelly beans. Saved him some work.
In Uno and Monopoly all family ties are severed until the game is over
I also brush my teeth while the conditioner soaks, that's what I call efficient!
Ohhhhhhhh now I understand the "kids in the car" sticker, it's an apology, not a warning
Men always aim too high, bless them. Good on you for having more realistic dreams! :D
Okay but can we talk about how kids dishes sound way cooler than adult's?
Bring honor to the house, daughter. Ok, I was thinking of Mulan
On the plus side, if you were a wild teenager, your teenager will be unable to hide as much from you.
Then he proceeds to buy the fifth bottle of car wash, because that Brand surely works better than the other four
Me: I'm not a taxi, why don't you get the bus. My daughter: that's ok my friend can pick me up on his motorbike Me: so where is it you want me to take you.
Me everyday working with customers. But I still wonder who is spending all my money.
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