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"I'm not a regular mom, I'm a cool mom." While I’m sure many parents out there would love to be seen as hip and trendy by their kiddos, being a parent is hard enough already. Some days, there’s barely enough time to shower or read one few page of a book. There’s definitely not enough time to worry about being cool!
If you’re a parent who can relate to the struggles of trying to keep it all together without losing your sanity, we’ve got the perfect list for you down below. We took a trip to the Serious Mom [Stuff] Instagram account and gathered some of the most hilarious and relatable memes that have been shared there. Enjoy scrolling through, and be sure to upvote the pics that make you feel seen!
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Marlowe Fitzpatrik 1 year ago
I feel unseen and unshouted-out-at. I do this all the time when I have an appointment or date and I don't have any kids
Winter Eleven 1 year ago
Pfff i wouldn't wake up for anything. If we had to go somewhere they'd just pick me up from my bed and put me down on the backseats. Was amazing, went to sleep at home but woke up at Grandma's 3 hours away, magic
The Serious Mom [Stuff] Instagram account was created in September 2019 and has amassed over 57K followers since. Clearly, there are plenty of parents out there who can relate to the struggles of trying to keep it all together while providing the best lives possible for their children.
Whether you’re a stay-at-home parent whose job is cooking, cleaning and keeping the house in check or a working parent who spends 40 hours a week in the office, you’re doing a great job. Just remember to take a moment to breathe and relax when you get the chance. And if it’s impossible to find a moment alone, don’t be afraid to lock yourself in the bathroom for a few extra minutes. Your kids won't burn down the house that quickly...
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Svenne O'Lotta 1 year ago
Cucumber. Don't even touch it within 100 meters of me, I will smell it
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Paul Brown 1 year ago
Me and my brother would argue over who was the better looking. We went and asked Mom who's the better looking and she would say yea, one of you is definitely better looking, but I'm not telling you who!! I'm 68yo now and I still remember that.
Secret Squirrel 1 year ago
This reads different depending on the age. If waking them, they become your problem, that's the least favourite. If waking them they stay in their room annoyed, that's your favourite.
Winter Eleven 1 year ago
... I try not to wake up either... Of the cats. One bites the other yells 😼
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Being a parent is simultaneously a beautiful and chaotic thing. One on hand, you have brought new life into the world and get to help shape the next generation. You have the opportunity to experience childlike wonder through your children’s eyes and get to give your kiddos all of the love and support that they deserve.
On the other hand, however, you might be stripped of all of your free time for at least a decade. And you better start cutting back with your spending, or you can quickly find yourself overwhelmed by the costs of raising kids. There are pros and cons to all of the choices that we make in life, including being a parent. But as many moms and dads will tell you, the joys of parenthood far outweigh the downsides!
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Lene 1 year ago
So.... you were just a bit down one day. And food and a cute gesture from kid helped. Great! But that's not how depression is cured. (Sorry.... I just felt a bit annoyed about the use of the word "depressed").
kansasmagic 1 year ago
I will upvote, because yes, that's not how depression works. Should be like: "I was depressed, so I ate six tacos and my kid said something cute. Didn't work. Still depressed."
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MonicaChicagoGal 1 year ago
Off topic my doctor prescribed me Ambien took it once made me sleep walk and eat woke up with a half eaten piece of chicken on the pillow.
T J R 1 year ago
My old boss owns an Auction House. He lives in a house across the land from the auction house. He was on Ambien. His girlfriend woke up every morning and had to go find him. 90% of the time she found him UNDER the beds in the auction house.
Load More Replies... If you’re interested in hearing about some of the best and worst aspects of having children, Laura Albulario at The Daily Telegraph has compiled a list of moments that melt her heart and moments that make her want to rip her hair out. First, she notes how amazing it is to cuddle with your baby for the first time. But the appeal starts to fade when you find yourself having to hold your child all the time. Balancing them in one arm while cooking or cleaning makes tasks much more difficult to accomplish and a lot more exhausting!
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Jane Jayne Jain Jeign Jein 1 year ago
Don't lie and say the kids were angels if they weren't - that's like saying this parenting business is easy and I don't know why you find it hard sometimes. I don't have kids but I know this is a jerk move. Better to say it made you appreciate all the better all the stuff you're partner deals with on the daily.
Papa 1 year ago (edited)
I disagree. If the husband tells her he had all sorts of problems, she might feel guilty, and be reluctant to do it again. If he tells her it all went smooth she will be more likely to go out and enjoy herself the next time, without feeling guilty about it.
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OrangeStripey Hat 1 year ago
People will say the kids are angels so the parent who was away doesn't feel guilty and won't feel like leaving the kids is a burden on someone else. Saying the kids are angels all the time to gaslight your pallet into believing you are the better parent would be a jerk move. To give them piece of mind that they can have time to themselves and everything is fine is coming from a place of love
Christine Caluori 1 year ago
If you don't have kids you have no way of knowing this is a 'jerk move' if I leave the kids with their dad and he's says they've been extra good it reassuring ,it shows he knows what he's doing and the kids will behave with him, who want a partner that whinges that the kids didn't behave whilst mum was out
Secret Squirrel 1 year ago
Don't say they were angels if they weren't, you're now the go to babysitter because they magically behave with you. Just say fine.
Lizzy Lizzard 1 year ago
You are not 'babysitting' when they're your own kids.
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Just_for_this 1 year ago
My sister bought kinetic sand for my child, I know where we stand
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I'm the second child on my dad's side. The first child got a big 'ole puzzle from my folks for a birthday before I was born. It was not appreciated. :D
Featherking 1 year ago (edited)
But that would only have been information. She also wanted you to suffer.
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Feathered Dinosaur 1 year ago
Then why am I still somewhat out of shape? 🤔 Must be all the leftovers
Winter Eleven 1 year ago
I was like this. my mom said i always wanted to be carried but started fussing the moment she'd sit down with me. Apparently i was like, i can sit by myself anytime 🙄
Next, Albulario mentions how special it is to hold your child’s little hands. Whether it’s your baby wrapping their entire palm around one of your fingers or your five-year-old clinging onto your hand as you cross the street together, there’s nothing more magical than having a special connection like this with your child. It’s much less fun, however, when you end up holding their vomit in your hands. Unfortunately, this can happen when an accident is about to occur in the car, and you’re scared they’re about to make a mess all over their clothes. Shoutout to all of the parents who have had to take one for the team like this!
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David Martin 1 year ago
"Sit down please, Mother; I wish to discuss your life choices, and the potential ramifications said choices can, and will, have upon our home. Also, on a separate note, I do believe I have soiled myself, and require cleaning at your soonest convenience"
Dani 1 year ago (edited)
Some do, more do not, on average kids begin forming short sentences around 2 If I remember right but I've know kids who were pretty fluent and understandable at this age also
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karen snyder 1 year ago
Y'all are going back a forth about using months vs. years. The Bull**it alarm is going off because children under 2 y.o. do not say things like, "mommy, you're not making good choices." I don't GAF how "advanced" your child is, this is not a true story...
Biofish23 1 year ago
They do if that is a phrase they hear the adults in their life say to them all the time.
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import pandas as pd 1 year ago (edited)
To be fair, how many times they didn't get hurt doing something their parents thought was dangerous? At least my parents were overprotective, so I couldn't listen to them or I'd end up staying home all day
Nicole Weymann 1 year ago
If I said "take care" and they still fall I'll comfort them. If I specifically and repeatedly told them NOT TO DO THAT and explain why (like pick the cat up and carry it around when the cat clearly didn't want that) my empathy is limited. edit: no cat was hurt, kiddo was alright (once he had stopped crying after the cat scratched him minimally), I didn't yell, but a lesson was learned.
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Nikki Gross 1 year ago
I'm Gen X with a widowed Mom that worked full time, so the stuff we used to get into, especially in the summer would give a lot of parents today a damn stroke. We also told some pretty creative stories to try and cover up how we managed to get injured. That was only if it was something big, but scrapes, cuts and bruises or anything we could hide from Mom was the first route we always tried to go.
Winter Eleven 1 year ago
My mom never told me it's dangerous climbing up a hill, just to be careful. Well i fell into a pear tree, like rolled right into it. My mom's reaction "oh no, those pants have grass stains all over them" Her first reaction was bringing me inside for my aunt (medic) to check if i was okay, then after i was cleared she noticed the pants.
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Going on vacation with your kiddos can also be a wonderful experience. You get to show them the world, and you have the chance to make memories that will last a lifetime. But traveling with little ones is much more complicated than traveling with adults. The bathroom breaks are endless, their moods can be flipped upside down in an instant due to a lack of sleep, and you have to keep snacks on hand constantly. Plus, if they decide to have a meltdown in a museum, you’ll have no choice but to say au revoir to the gorgeous art.
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Lene 1 year ago
I admire how my bf succeeds in calling our kids "little farts" when in reality he is really annoyed or even angry at them and he looks like he actually, on the inside, is verbally ripping their heads of. But they hear "oh, you little fart" and they accept that wording and that's it. Lol.
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import pandas as pd 1 year ago
Oh, my toddler's morning is ruined by the daily torture : teeth brushing
Lene 1 year ago
At least you know what ruins their day. For my kids it's sometimes that I entered their room (to wake them up) without asking permission. Sometimes it's that I dare to ask them if they slept well. Sometimes it's that I already prepared their breakfast (how dare I do that before asking them what they want to eat? -even though they want the same every morning). Sometimes it's that I actually tell them to brush their teeth. Sometimes it's because *gasp* I BRUSH THEIR HAIR!!! aaaand..... the list goes on.
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Because parenting is such a demanding job, it’s difficult to find time to really reflect on how it’s going. And if your social media feed is flooded with photos from mommy bloggers who appear to have perfect lives, it can be easy to fall into the trap of comparing yourself to others. But according to Raise Ready Kids, you’re probably doing a much better job than you think. They note that the most important thing is providing your kids with the basics: a healthy diet, a cozy place to sleep and opportunities for physical activity. If those bases are covered, you’re on the right track!
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Papa 1 year ago
I have those too. The growth is horizontal instead of vertical, but still . . .
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Robert Trebor 1 year ago
I recently excavated a storage chair in my bedroom and found things that fit again.
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Corinna Weisz 1 year ago
Mom language: 'You can do the dishes then' (Sorry, it's a crude translation for 'Du kannst DANN mal spülen') actually means NOW and 'We're going NOW' means we're standing in the door for hours still chatting 😅
Gerhard “Obi-Wan” van Staden 1 year ago
You've just solved a little mystery for me. Afrikaners (South Africa) do the exact same thing. Eg. We're leaving now means in five minutes, we're leaving now now means anything in the next half hour. It's so prevalent that other cultures and languages have started doing the same thing. Always wondered where the Afrikaners got it from. Turns out it's from the Germans, of what you sre telling me is correct.
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Solidhog 1 year ago
My fave is telling people "you do realise that most hands you shake have at some point touched a w***y."
BookFanatic 1 year ago
Reminds me of the time my boss sent a "funny" email around that said something like "X% of people you shake hands with have recently masturbated and haven't washed their hands." The Higher Ups had a chat with her.
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Nylah 1 year ago (edited)
Everything exept the parent's no-no forbidden box lol.pro tip; if your ever at your friends house and they have an older sibling, if you find a box under their parents bed, FOR F*** SAKE DONT ASK THE OLDER SIBLING WHATTHE OBJECT INSIDE ARE. YOU WILL RECIEVE A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EACH THING IN THERE, AND TRUST ME , YOU DONT WANT TO KNOW. THATS NOT A BALLOON. THAT IS NOT A CHOCOLATE STAIN. PLEASE DONT ASK. JUST PUT IT BACK AND PRETEND YOU NEVER SAW IT. ITS TOO LATE FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL SAVE YOUR INNOCENCE....
Next, it’s important that your kids know that you love them unconditionally. If you tell them you love them often and show them that you forgive them for their mistakes, you’re doing great. Enforcing boundaries is also important. If you parent with kindness and firmness, Raise Ready Kids says that you’re setting a wonderful example for your little ones. At the same time, demonstrating behaviors that you’d like them to follow will make a huge impact on their actions in the future.
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Aroace tiger (she/they/he) 1 year ago
U gotta do it anyways for the kids. My parents always promised rhe park and never delivered. Still disappointed to this day and never believe em when we're supposed to do something.
Shannimal 1 year ago
I took myself to the park. Latchkey early Millenial here.
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LuckyL 1 year ago
My daughter doesn't have a teddy or anything she likes to cuddle with. But she has me... WANTS me, I'd love for her to have a teddy. But I remind myself - at one point this will be over and then I'm gonna miss her cuddles like crazy
Mickipickie 1 year ago
Now this kind of touching is precious! Make sure to get photos!
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I saw a woman on the train the other day with a young child, maybe about 3? And he wouldn't stop touching her face, even though she kept asking nicely and redirecting his hands. I felt so bad for her.
Mickipickie 1 year ago
Maybe she should have acted like a parent and told him to stop instead of acting like a polite neighbor and letting him be intrusive. No lesson learned there.
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If you’re creating learning opportunities for your kiddos and encouraging them to do well in school, read as much as they can and be curious about the world around them, you’re a wonderful parent. And if you’re supporting their passions and pushing them to pursue what fuels them, keep up the good work. There's no such thing as a perfect mother or father, and being too hard on yourself will only hold you back.
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Feathered Dinosaur 1 year ago
Oh God yes, I don't care if that makes it 50 cents more expensive, my sanity is worth that
Nika Strokappe 1 year ago
Feest toy companies, make the toys less loud. Seriously it should be prohibited to sell a children's toy that can damage your hearing!
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Jae 1 year ago
It helps me to count the cost of losing my temper out loud. Is whatever got me angry as important to me as the damage I'm going to cause to my relationship with my child or my spouse? Yes, I have to tell them that whatever it is hurt me. No, I don't need to yell at them and tell them that they're horrible.
Data1001 1 year ago (edited)
I disagree with this, specifically regarding negative emotions -- at least until kids reach teen years or so. Watching your parent have a strong emotional reaction can be rather traumatizing for a child. Younger children need to think that their parents have it all together; they need that sense of security.
Gerhard “Obi-Wan” van Staden 1 year ago
Disagree, they learn how to regulate emotions from you. Losing your s**t, tossing things around while swearing like a docker isn't teaching them anything you want them to learn. No wonder the current crop of kids have the emotional regulation of a hollywood demon.
Lene 1 year ago (edited)
Also, I am showing my kids and telling them that not all tears are sad tears. I often (sometimes daily) cry because I'm moved by something I see or hear (usually something that is related to (my) childhood). Also, letting them know that my anger burst was because I'm so tired and exhausted -and not because they did anything wrong. It's because mom got too little sleep. I think it's important to show kids that what emotion they see may not be caused by the same thing. There are happy tears and sad tears. There is angry anger and tired anger. And period anger (pms).
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Winter Eleven 1 year ago
As an introverted only child i feel like my parents were sort of lucky i never bothered them with anything
Charlotte 1 year ago
I remember my mother yelling "you're not.spending all day in your room reading" I still don't see why she had an issue with that!
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Beatles264@aol.com 1 year ago
It doesn't end. As a mom, with a 30 something daughter with ADHD, if the meds haven't kicked in yet and she starts to tell a story, strap in and get comfortable.
Lene 1 year ago
My 5yo is talking, talking, talking from the second she wakes up till the second she falls asleep (more or less). I love her stories and I will listen to her most of the time. But I am annoyed at how strongly she reacts to be interrupted by someone else's talk. It's like her whole world is falling apart.
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ColdSteelRonin 1 year ago
Should have just looked at her and repeated it more assertively with a scowl on her face.
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Feathered Dinosaur 1 year ago
The hardness of having kids by number of kids is a logarithmic scale
JoNo 1 year ago
How easy this decision must have been back in my parents' day. "Why did you want four kids, Mum?" "Because six is a good number for sitting around a dining table". Well, that's what she told me but, as child #4, I didn't want to know I was an accident-baby.
Load More Replies... Robert Trebor 1 year ago
Worst of all: Question "How many kids do you have?" Answer "Four - one's in heaven." Response "Then you only have three, right?" I actually heard an insensitive piece of slime say this to a friend whose son had died.
Magenta Blu 1 year ago
It is even harder to have only one. Between siblings somehow things are done better, funnier and faster
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MaryHadaLittleLamb 1 year ago
I actually broke my arm falling off the couch when I was 1. There are pictures of tiny me with a tiny cast.
Mike Rodrick 1 year ago
If it had happened today, your parents would have been arrested.
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Lene 1 year ago
Eehhmm.... that kid is, imo, too big to be carried. I'd just let him lie on the ground, screaming that he wants to be carried, while I'd just look at him and ask how come he forgot to use his legs and/or ask when he would start walking again so we could get to our destination. And I'd promise to hold his hand and there'd likely be some nice snacks at the destination. And I know that this is my reaction because: I have 3 kids and I do some variation of what I wrote, depending on the situation. My bf just looks at them and tells them "well, my legs are tired as well.... will you carry me, too?"
Victor Botha 1 year ago
Gee guys, it's a stock photo! Not necessarily the "actual mom and toddler"
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Magenta Blu 1 year ago
And then they basically ignore you when they became teenagers
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Miranda Veracruz de la Joya Cardenal 1 year ago
All kids learn some kind of bias from their parents. Call it religion, politics, values. It's up to them growing up to understand some bias are wrong
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Thom Serveaux 1 year ago
But really though: is parenting worth it? The way people talk about it makes me hesitate.
George Costanza 1 year ago
Don't do it unless you mean to truly do it for the 18+ years it takes. It's not worth going into half-assed. It's real work.
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Feathered Dinosaur 1 year ago
That's why you shouldn't lie, even when the topic is uncomfortable for you
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Kalikima 1 year ago
I've tried the 'eat what's in front of you or go to bed hungry' thing.. but my son is even more stubborn than I am. He'll actually go to bed hungry. Then I feel like the shìttiest mom in the world. So I don't go that anymore..
Red_panda 1 year ago
I found the few vegetables both my kids will eat and I serve those. We eat a LOT of carrots and broccoli
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Catlady6000 1 year ago
My daughter and I arrived at the two bite agreement. First bite to see if she rally doesn't like, second bite just to be sure she doesn't like it, and then she never has to eat it again. She likes everything
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Papa 1 year ago
Yes, but it happens sooner with children than it does otherwise.
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Feathered Dinosaur 1 year ago
Waiting for the 'I'm so glad I don't have kids' and 'Why did you have kids if you're complaining about them?' comments to come in
Alessa Gillespie 1 year ago (edited)
I'm DEFINITELY glad I don't have kids, but if you have them feel free to vent all you want. It's a tough job.
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James016 1 year ago
We are currently on holiday and the other day in the busy pool my son says quietly to me “Daddy, my arm is my penis.” Me: “Whatever you are thinking, just don’t.” My son then says, much louder so everyone can hear: “ Daddy touch my pen…” That’a when I cover his mouth with my hand. When I take my hand away “ Daddy, touch my arm pen…” hand goes back over his mouth. We also went to Target and while looking around he found 2 Among Us plush toys which were the same colours as the ones he saw in a YouTube video he saw that someone had made where they have a slap battle. So we have been re-creating it on a daily basis.
yo mama's cookie 1 year ago
oh, the first section made me laugh, thank you for sharing! xD
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Dirk Daring 1 year ago
People I Know: "You never had kids? You must feel so lonely and unfulfilled. My wonderful kids are the best thing that ever happened to me." Same People later, on Facebook: "Thank God these EFFING kids are out of the house for once, finally some quiet time for myself!"
Feathered Dinosaur 1 year ago
Waiting for the 'I'm so glad I don't have kids' and 'Why did you have kids if you're complaining about them?' comments to come in
Alessa Gillespie 1 year ago (edited)
I'm DEFINITELY glad I don't have kids, but if you have them feel free to vent all you want. It's a tough job.
Load More Replies... James016 1 year ago
We are currently on holiday and the other day in the busy pool my son says quietly to me “Daddy, my arm is my penis.” Me: “Whatever you are thinking, just don’t.” My son then says, much louder so everyone can hear: “ Daddy touch my pen…” That’a when I cover his mouth with my hand. When I take my hand away “ Daddy, touch my arm pen…” hand goes back over his mouth. We also went to Target and while looking around he found 2 Among Us plush toys which were the same colours as the ones he saw in a YouTube video he saw that someone had made where they have a slap battle. So we have been re-creating it on a daily basis.
yo mama's cookie 1 year ago
oh, the first section made me laugh, thank you for sharing! xD
Load More Replies... Dirk Daring 1 year ago
People I Know: "You never had kids? You must feel so lonely and unfulfilled. My wonderful kids are the best thing that ever happened to me." Same People later, on Facebook: "Thank God these EFFING kids are out of the house for once, finally some quiet time for myself!"
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