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Since I’m a mom of 3 children, I never run out of inspiration, and I made a comic every single day for most of the year. It’s fun to capture the good moments, but it also helps me to see the humor in struggles that come with parenting a 13, 10 and 4-year-old.

I share all of them on Patreon and a selection on Instagram and Facebook. It’s been wonderful to see that so many parents have similar experiences. Laughing about it with others has made my year so much better!

More info: Instagram | betje.myportfolio.com | Facebook | patreon.com

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Colors

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Elina Kuusisto
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just keep smiling and don't question

Hans
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Question everything. Just like a four year-old. Curiosity is never wrong!

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Layla Corman
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My daughter asks these same questions ALL THE TIME! I would say it's half my fault for convincing her that I'm a mind reader.

tuzdayschild
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

lol...sometimes you just have to give in to it.

Charlene Tamagno
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My kids embarrassed me when we crossed the border from Scotland to England! We used the service rest rooms and there were coloured tiles. My kids both said in front of everyone "wow mum they have colour down here) I wanted to run away!

Berlinda Dunbar-Nye
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My son's are both color blind......so in a weird way this kind of makes sense ;-)

Hseed
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I actually laughed at this one... hehe... my kid is in this stage :)

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    #2

    Funny

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    NanZ
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Been there done that! I feel so much better knowing I am not the only one!

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

    I add punctuation to voicemail messages.

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

    One time I fell asleep while reading, and when I woke up I was poking the page of the book with my finger like I was trying to use my phone haha!

    Andy boi
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I literally just tried to do that with this image-

    Ms Phit
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do this all the time! Particularly when I want to "zoom in" to a small image...and then feel like a total goofball for the rest of the day

    Kirsty Fleming
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I once double tapped a picture in a keyring to zoom in. Glad I'm not the only one on the phone way too much lol

    Heather Moritz
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    5 years ago

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    #3

    Where Are You?

    Where Are You?

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    Magpie
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that kid cooking a banana in the skin?

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

    Yes. He also cooks pieces of cardboard, toy cars and LEGO figurines. They’re all equally delicious

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    shyanna banana
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    uhhhhhhhhhh what is he doing with the banana?

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    #4

    Date Night

    Date Night

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    Elina Kuusisto
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like a date night with my gf ❤

    Becca Gizmo the Squirrel
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The best nights are lazy nights in. Blankets, wine, food, tv and someone (or not if you have a book) to enjoy it with! And preferably cold outside!

    Magpie
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Socks with toes! yes! ( but they do take a bit of getting used to )

    sri veeras
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Buy Cotton Sarees Online The term comfort is equal to cotton sarees. The light and airy fabric are women go-to when it involves sarees during this Indian tropical climate. Buy cotton sarees online brings out a women’s ethnic beauty and suitable for each occasion. https://sriveeras.com/sarees/cotton.html

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    #5

    Quiet Time

    Quiet Time

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    Layla Corman
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep. Right now "Quiet Time" consists of screaming Loud House songs by Luna Loud. (I love the songs and Luna, but it's def NOT quiet)

    shyanna banana
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the NINTENDO!!!!!!!!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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    #6

    Ways To Deal With A 4 Year Old

    Ways To Deal With A 4 Year Old

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    Mooncut
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like how the mum is saying that it makes her sad when her kid yells at her ಠ◡ಠ

    #7

    6 Lovely Reasons To Fight Before 8am

    6 Lovely Reasons To Fight Before 8am

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    Becca Gizmo the Squirrel
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't look out my window is a for real thing. My youngest boys (10 and 12) still do it. It's like share the scenery already. You are going to see the other side anyways on the way back.

    Chris Jones
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Um, wow. I have to be honest but I'm a bit agog that this is a real thing!! No criticism implied.

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    Claudia Gross
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    or, he/she is breathing on me .. I made the mistake and told them in the car to stop breathing then. My then 5 year old tried that , sigh

    Melusine
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to tell my kids I would embarras them in public whenever they fought like that and pretended to take off my shirt. It always worked.

    Incognito
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My sister and I have our "own seats" in the car but she always wants to sit on my seat because it's like, WAY cleaner. So it's practically the Hunger Games in the ten minutes before we get in the car.

    shyanna banana
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the no looking at me for sure is me and my brother

    My O My
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The "that's mine - I found it" starts at a very young age ...

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    #9

    Sand

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    Mooncut
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Other people learn from their mistakes, NOT ME

    Katerina Huskova
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    5 years ago

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    So you put off kids shoes in his room? 🤢 So the kid sits on the bed in the clothes he was wearing in the preschool (including playfield)? 🤮

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    #10

    Ok Google...

    Ok Google...

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    Dianna Siever
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Alicia Keys named it wrong, obviously

    Layla Corman
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kids think we are morons! Little do they know!

    Lucifer321
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do that all the time with my parents: e.g. my brother was eating a pack of smarties before breakfast and my dad caught him, told him no candy before breakfast. The next morning I catch my DAD eating a pack of smarties before breakfast. He looked pretty guilty when I told him off. LOL

    #11

    Hope

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    Layla Corman
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    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kid- (after interrupting 12 times) Mommy! I have something REALLY important I need to tell you! Me- What's that? Kid- I have a green crayon!

    Jaded Queen
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't u disrespect the power of the holy green crayon

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    #12

    Sick

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    Soggy Crumpet
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes! When they decide they all of a sudden need to eat their dinner because it’s bedtime, they eat. Because that’s what mommies do.

    Master Markus
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The formatting of the sentences across the panel as a big run-on sentence with weird stops really bothered me.

    Batty
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    5 years ago

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    TMI

    TeeMarieTisMe
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Totally not TMI if you have/live with/care for a small child...you'd understand. It helps people relate to unpleasant things that happen too.

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    #13

    Eat Healthy, Meditate, Don’t Get Murdered

    Eat Healthy, Meditate, Don’t Get Murdered

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    #14

    That Didn't Help

    That Didn't Help

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    Magpie
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't have kids, but can relate to this.

    Miguel Ángel
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a kid and can relate with and without him.

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    Thundercuss
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It never does. Putting it away sometimes helps, though.

    #15

    Stories

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    Katchen
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I miss my kids during the day.

    Hańka
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Think about poor teachers... ;)

    #16

    Just When I Thought My Life Was Over

    Just When I Thought My Life Was Over

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    #17

    Baking Cookies

    Baking Cookies

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    My O My
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Enjoy the baking chaos and all will be fine

    Bored Birgit
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But the kids will remember forever!

    happyapple89
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    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    🤣🤣 Mom's face in the last part

    miten sasmita
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can make sure my toddler touches 80% of the cookie dough everytime

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    #18

    Benefits

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    #19

    Floating

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    #20

    What Moms Are For

    What Moms Are For

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    Dianna Siever
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I needed this SO MUCH! I love my little boy but I hate the games he chooses.

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    #21

    Mommy

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    #22

    Watching Queer Eye

    Watching Queer Eye

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    Shadowpuppy_123
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    5 years ago

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    Did I see a woman with a beard..?

    Alice Cohen
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s a man, Johnathan Van Ness, he looks like that and he’s real, and amazing

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    #23

    Hide And Seek You Later

    Hide And Seek You Later

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    M Dream
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    oh, a weird comment, let's all reply!

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    #24

    Chores

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    Soggy Crumpet
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or I’m too tired! *racing around the house*

    Layla Corman
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes! I would upvote this a million times if I could!!

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    Layla Corman
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But mommy, you clean way better than I do!

    #25

    Scary

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    Becca Gizmo the Squirrel
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Contain yourself woman I thought you were good at that"??? What a weird thing to say.

    Adam Rindegård
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    is it gross that i still have halloween candy from last year?

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    #26

    Alone

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    Octavia Hansen
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kids have energy right up until you give them a job/chore to do . . . then it's slow motion . . .

    Sarah
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Eeeendless energy. REALLY endless. And then: "Mooooooo-ooooom? I'm soooooo excausted and tiiiiired." (Falls dramatically on the floor). She is 4.......

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    Incognito
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    why is that kid listening to roxanne already?

    Night Owl
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Little kids have so much energy

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    #27

    Guns

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    Dianna Siever
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gets me right in the feels. This is my home, neighborhood and culture and I feel helpless.

    Ryan Smith
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think the concern here is how it relates to the Mass Shootings that have seemed to have a bit of an uptick. Not saying that kids playing pretend causes the mass shootings, but the words used (and type of gun depicted) is indicative... sigh.

    #28

    Angels

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    #29

    Dish Washer How To

    Dish Washer How To

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    Endgame

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    Scarf

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    #32

    Rough Day

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    Jessica Temple
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yup... I've been there. I now assign a chore for every punishment, the chore fits the crime. Way better to take something off my list than to punish myself!!

    #33

    Puzzle

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    happyapple89
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The animation makes these even funnier!

    Jenn Unicorn Popping
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Last night!! My 5 yr old climbed on top of me to make sure I didn't touch any of "her" pieces of the puzzle.....

    Incognito
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like to always hide one piece until the end. So I can put in the last piece. And say I was the person who finished it.

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    #34

    Buffer Please

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    #35

    Messy

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    Jenn Unicorn Popping
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My child has recently discovered my hanging arm blub... :)

    #36

    Haircut

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    #37

    Board Games

    Board Games

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    Soggy Crumpet
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yay for Catan!! I played that when I was kid!!

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