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When my second child was born, I started to turn snippets of our family life into short comics. They were very simple, but I liked them and my friends seemed to like them too, so they encouraged me to start posting my comics on social media. That's when I realized most parents could relate to those situations. It was a lot of fun to connect with other parents in this way. In fact, it was so much fun that I posted more and more comics and today, it has become my job! It's been years since my first post, and I have had four more children since.

With a big family at home, inspiration never fails!

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#1

When Are You Having A Baby?

When Are You Having A Baby?

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athornedrose
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

that last one! i am so fed up with people expecting that!

Aamna Shah
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's an invasive question. Don't ask when people are getting married or having kids.

ProfessionalTimeWaster
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

(To all those ppl who downvoted and replied to me *explaining* how inappropriate it is) - as a single old woman, I was asked this A LOT in my youth. People ask these with the intention of goodwill, because that's what they see as normal - study, job, marriage, kids....etc. Maybe they feel they can use their wisdom and help....because that's the life they know. I know how annoying it can be because I have lived thru it...but today I understand that people want to understand your point of view or ask out of mere curiosity. If we keep on making a list of what's appropriate to ask and what's not, we cannot have a conversation. It's only questions, no one is forcing you to do anything. So stop taking things so personally!

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Doggo Froggo
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My answer: When I am married, I want a big family!

Doggo Froggo
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why on earth did someone downvote me for wanting children?

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Gold roses
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4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’m ✨adopting✨

birdie asf
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

honestly same i'm not gonna go through that pain when there are literally kids already on this planet whose lives i can improve.

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Ericka Russian Sifontes
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This month, in particular, has been absolutely awful, because my sister in law (who is younger than me) is pregnant, and then everybody assumes I MUST HAVE MY OWN. I'm seconds away to tell them to go f**k themselves.

sturmwesen
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tell them straight up that it is hurtfull/annoying to you. Be blatant about it.

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The weird one!
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am pregnant but in not quite ready to announce it welp to late lol

Dark Pearl
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am never having any children

Brandy Grote
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had cancer due to right wing laws preventing me from getting proper health care when in the military. Stage 4 cervical cancer meant no babies. Thanks Jesse Helms. Burn in the bad place.

Emily
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

me and my friends were just talking about this- people were asking us if we want kids but were teenagers so we dont have to make that desision- plus were not girls so even better

BorPand8
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So your name is Emily, but you're a boy?

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Blue Mar
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just have had another miscarriage and all those questions makes me sick every f***ING time. Especially that I'm over 30 and people seems to be very interested in that topic. I know is quite common question, lots of ppl even don't think what they really ask, but they should. Wondering how it would be if I would give them real answers, probably no one would like to know.

sturmwesen
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think we should tell the truth more often (if we feel like it). It helos to vent, prevent miscomunication and may help others. I had a trainee whos whom died last year. He had no idea who of us all lost their parents young. He needed to know that everyone deals differently and that life goes on. It was not on his radar, that this happens and it got him talking.

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    Bath Time

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

    Get two children and you will never get "I don't want to get into the baaaath" again. Instead you get two of them screaming "I go fiiiiiiiiirst!"

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

    True. I have a little brother and sometimes we fight about stupid things- including baths. He's six, I'm eight.

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

    To be fair, plenty of adults feel the same way about it.

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

    Yes, me but with the shower 😹 somethimes I stand there thinking "how the heck do I get out? I just can't do it!"

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    IDNOP008🥺
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Okay, I am pretty old, and that little kid is soooo me

    Lynn Morello
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I cured the 'I don't wanna get out of the bath.' I pulled the plug and emptied the bath, then just sat and waited until they realised there was no water to play in.

    Matt Hollis
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mines the last one, has additional baths during the day, and bathes her toys in the sink. We have a large water bill.

    Kim Crook
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This happens every night with my son

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    #3

    Listening To My Child Tell Me A Story

    Listening To My Child Tell Me A Story

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    Emily
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is just how i talk, no wonder everyone hates me

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

    i don't hate you because i can relate, so false

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    Camila PerezDuran
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    me trying to tell my mom what me and my friends did without exposing us in the process

    Hayley Rodgers
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My youngest halts in his speech while he's trying to clarify his thoughts, ADHD his brain works faster than his mouth, and he'll stop in the middle of the word and then restart at the beginning of the word when he gets his thoughts together. It adds a lot of extra time

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

    My son, too. I look him in the eyes, tell him to take a breath and start over. Usually works. Eye contact makes a difference. He knows I'm listening.

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    Philly Bob Squires
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A five line story told in 2 1/2 hours... yup. My daughters in a nutshell.

    Anne MacRae
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What’s with this word “erm” instead of “um” or “uh.” I have never heard anyone utter “erm” — to say that having to read it 5 times in the above cartoon is annoying is an understatement.

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

    It doesn't get any better. My teenager is the same but with added sidetracks!!

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    #4

    Unfair

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    Furry_Danger
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just say no all day one time. Should teach them little demons...

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

    Deadass me my sis is mom

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

    it’s like: KID WTF I GAVE U SO MUCH YOU BETTER GO KNOW OR IM GETTING A BELT”. My mom when I get upset

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

    Use any excuse until it stops working for you.

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

    My brother does this all the time

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

    three things yes...one thing no...you always say no? No, she always says yes.

    Gacha tomboy
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is my older sister always complaining about not being allowed to do anything

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    #5

    Pregnant Women Around Me vs. Me

    Pregnant Women Around Me vs. Me

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    Sleazy Weaver
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be fair, the people around you don't show their vulnerable side around every single person. They're not flawless, you're just not seeing their private life.

    Julie C Rose
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry you got negative comments about this, OP. I’m in the process of overcoming insecurity and I find it helpful to remember stuff like this.

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    Aamna Shah
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's not usually the people around me. It's these celebrities. You see most of them pregnant and they only miraculously gain weight in their belly. Most pregnant women I've seen do gain weight everywhere. On top of that, most celebrities lose all the weight one month post delivery. How is that even possible? I thought doctors advise to not do heavy exercise for a month at least.

    BorPand8
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think if you we already doing heavy exercise and have a normal pregnancy and delivery you can continue exercising if you want to. As for the celebrities, they have nannies, maids, cooks, massage therapists, personal trainers...

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    Christy Smith
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like her leg! Shaving is nearly impossible when you get to the 3rd trimester, and you most definitely can't see your legs over your big ass belly. I was a hairy monster, I couldn't even clean up 'my area' because I couldn't see what I was supposed to me shaving.

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

    I did see a model wearing a bright red dress like this, about 10 -1/2 months pregnant, in a magazine. She looked fabulous. Her husband said he was so proud of her. Of course, she was getting hair, make-up, nails, waxing done at the beauty salon. And it was her first child. All of which makes it much easier than pregnant with your third child and beauty salon does not give "freebies".

    Hayley Rodgers
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least that's still looks pregnant, I just looked fat LOL

    IDNOP008🥺
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey! You’re beautiful too 😍

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

    Why do pregnant women nowadays always hold their bellies like the one on the left? My mother (obstetrician who has been pregnant herself) says, this is completely unnecessary! The baby won't fall out unexpectedly. Putting one or both hands on the belly all the time is stupid enough (the baby cannot feel that, it swims in a water bubble), but putting the other hand under the belly? Megan Markle did that all the time when she appeared in public during her pregnancy and now everyone is doing it, too.

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

    Bikini line on an angle because you can't see what you're shaving and just hoping for the best

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

    my poor mom had it double bad, I'm a twin.

    Michał Jastrzębski
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    chances are, the one on the left is a social media pose only. Not. Real.

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    #6

    Congrats

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    OLIVIA NORMAND
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    omg she's pregnant with mangle from fnaf who's gender is a yes!

    Isog Sargent
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My child told us they think they might be trans. I told them that we loved them before we knew their gender and that wasn't going to change. Then I introduced myself as Transparent.

    Linda HS
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the plane “Coffee or tea”....Yes...bwahaha

    ISABELLE CRONIN
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love her hair. the one askig the question.

    Kitty Luna Darrow
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Guys, you don't let a baby choose it's gender. To avoid confusing them, call them by their sex. If when they understand gender and they choose otherwise, that's when to do that. I AM A MEMBER OF THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY THIS IS NOT HATE!

    ISABELLE CRONIN
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thats what my dad does. whenever my mom asks him a question,he will just say "What do you think?" or just "Yes"

    M Kate McCulloch
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    inclusive 'or's' are my favorite thing!

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    #7

    Porridge

    Porridge

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    Cameron Alford
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    my little cousin "i love chicken nuggets, but i dont like fried chicken"

    Doggo Froggo
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    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of my sisters: "I don't want beef gravy I want normal gravy" - the "normal" gravy is beef gravy!!!!!!!!!

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    Éva Nemes
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You wanted this so sht up and eat.

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

    Once they can speak, just ask them. They can then reject WHAT THEY JUST REQUESTED, once you get something different for yourself.

    dev mehta
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why is the mom walking around in her underwear in front of her son?

    Catherine Côté
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love the fact she's in her panties. 95% of time my toddler sees me in panties xD

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

    Hahaha! That's how some kids are. One day, "Can I pleeease have another grilled cheese?" The next, "NOOO! I HATE GRILLED CHEESE!"

    Gacha tomboy
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's my little sister right there

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    #8

    Smile!

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

    Dont do that, your kid will think they're weird. It's just a phase and they will learn to have natural smile. Maybe tell them to practise faces in front of a mirror as in a fun way, don't make them think it's something wrong with them!

    Ryan Deschanel
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am 20, I still can't smile naturally... I either look like a Disney villain or an idiot.

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    Bender Bending Rodríguez
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tell my son not to keep straight face and not to smile always gets the best smile out of him.

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

    Instead of "smile" say "show me your happy face". It doesn't always work, but some kids respond better to it.

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

    I still cannot smile on command. 😬

    Gacha tomboy
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mother asking me to be normal because I am the bad kid and I have a little demon in me so I can't be notmal

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    #9

    Precious Times

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

    Frankly, it are just a few months, but you will remember them for a lifetime. It is hard, and it can be incredibly hard, but the love given to the small ones during these few months will be a tailwind blowing for their lifetimes. (Being told this while being oveslept and awaiting another night of a baby with belly problems is not the most productive thing, though.)

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

    Yeah, nope. Try breastfeeding and gastroreflux and boobs that don't work and a whole lot of people who seem to be experts except on how to actually be supportive. It's not magical and it can take up a whole lot more than a few months. Just accept it stinks for many.

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    Hayley Rodgers
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My son is 14, I'm having a bit of a hard time with that. I can't believe how much he's grown and I do miss when he was small but I do not miss him screaming and not letting me sleep. I do not miss the headaches and exhaustion. I missed The quiet moments and the giggles, but no most people are not going to miss the painful things

    Cynthia Bonville
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So what they don't say is it will take about 10 years to get to that place.

    Kay blue
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My daughter is 21, and no I don't miss her early months one bit.

    Christy Smith
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I didn't remotely enjoy ages 0 to like 7 or 8 and it's like a running joke now with my daughter (14 yrs old). Now she's very likable. Never gets in trouble, good grades, blah blah blah.

    Cassie
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't miss those times. I look forward to grandbabies during those times should my kids have kids, but I still don't miss motherhood at that point.

    Katerina Huskova
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nope, I don't miss them. I'm sooo happy my kids are 7 and 4 now. A lot of love, fun, cuddling but I can leave them with my mum and spend some time without them

    Caroline
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At this age, the best time is when they sleep. They're cute and silent!

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    #10

    Getting Ready To Leave

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

    Looks just perfect to me...no stains, no toilet paper, no apparal grossly disappropriate to the wheather...

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

    Behold!!!! I give you my 8 year old!!!

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

    I love her outfit! Daughter used to dress herself and there were some outfit doozies! ❤

    Brandy Grote
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Add that other shoe, and you're perfect!

    Fieke Engelen
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    competition is pretty stiff at the child minder, with all the other kids. She's practising for the future

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    #11

    I Love You, Mum

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    CharliAnn Olney
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My daughter said almost the same thing to me!

    BananaAnna
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Still waiting for that remark after 50 years.

    Teucer T
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The "momma curse" ... "When you grow up, I hope you have lids exactly like you."

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    Suspicious

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    Mae (just add water)
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When me and my brothers did this we were usually planning a surprise. A good one

    Kateryna
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My brother and I did that when we thought our surprise was good. Once, it involved cutting curtains and sewing them back together to show off my (terrible) sewing skills

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    Terilee Bruyere
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is totally my son. He used to have an antique and stripped TV (those old wooden framed ones). He liked to climb on it and jump to his bed, which made a very distinctive thump. One day I hear said thump and asked him if he was jumping to his bed again. He sweetly replied, "No mommy....DON'T COME CHECK".

    William Faulk
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    XD I thought most kids do that either when: There's a sea of toys all over the floor, or they are trying to watch a PG-13 movie, ask me how i know.

    Gavin Magnus
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When Me and my Friends did this we usually escape out the window and go to the Candy shop with the money I stole from mom

    Xylle Flora
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We do this when we're making a birthday present or something

    Deja Dyer
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know if I need holy water or not ;-;

    Hayley Rodgers
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My youngest does this all the time, he's usually making some sort of Lego sculpture for myself for my husband. Or some kind of gift.

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    #13

    Oh Yeah, Why Didn't I Think Of That

    Oh Yeah, Why Didn't I Think Of That

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    Xylle Flora
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have insomnia. If I had a magic genie I would ask for the secret to falling asleep

    just let me sleep
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had insomnia for years. What helped me was a combination of building very strong bedtime routine, turning off all monitors after 9pm, turning on a red light in the evening and some months with magic pills prescribed by a shrink. The shrink was kinda like a genie from a lamp I guess. 🤷‍♀️

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    Ryan Deschanel
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "So you have depression? Just decide to be happy! You are poor? Work harder and spend less! You are too ugly to be loved and you feel lonely? Just fake confidence!" Seriously, those people are despicable.

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

    For those of you out there struggling with insomnia: I feel you. Try Melatonin pills or if you don't want to take actual medicine I am told that natural melatonin sources like cherries are good too. Some other things that might help are: darken/lighten the room so that it is comfortable, not too bright or you wont sleep. A damp cool cloth over your eyes. Read a book for a bit to relax. And above all, try to realize that it is okay not to be sleeping, because if you worry about not sleeping you are NEVER going to sleep! I hope this helps!

    No one
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder what insomnia is like ? It must be horrible.

    Sleazy Weaver
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not really, more like person-who's-never-experienced-insomnia-suggesting since he isn't trying to explain anything & as an insomniac I've gotten this response from an equal number of women.

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    Amanda Frescas
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My fiance can fall asleep in seconds. I have major insomnia and sometimes he will wake up early and jm just laying there playing on my phone (after having been up for hours) and tell him i couldn't sleep. And EVERYTIME he scoffs and says WhY cOuLdN't YoU sLeEp??? As if I hadn't told him about my insomnia the last 8 years 😑

    Calvin Suzuki
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh my gosh! Why didn’t I think about that -_- yeah I hate these people. Edit: oof I didn’t read the title before making this comment

    Anime SImp
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i do have insomnia and it is very hard to live with out sleep

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

    insomnia...okay. She can't sleep SHE HAS INSOMNIA!

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    #14

    Me In The Morning Vs. Me In The Evening

    Me In The Morning Vs. Me In The Evening

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

    I think every parent really caring for the children feels this way, at least occasionally. Still the persisting feeling is that it is rewarding, isn't it?

    Cameron Alford
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i feel bad for what i do to my mom now

    DungeonQuestPlayer
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    THE THING IS THEY DONT KNO IF THIER KIDS LIKE TO HIKE JUST THEY DO

    Ece Cenker
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If she can actually feel that way every single morning, then she!s doing perfectly well.

    Mewton’s Third Paw
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pretty much parenting as a whole. Sounded cute at first but it’s a miserable time.

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    Gacha tomboy
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's me when I walk into a room then immediately forget what I was going to say

    CharliAnn Olney
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A doorway is a magic portal that destroys your memory!

    Anna Repp
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mom. Mom. MOM! MOOOOM! - What? - I forgot...

    BananaAnna
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a contagious condition. Long incubation period. Parents will be stricken when children are adults.

    Ryan Deschanel
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It works better if in the beginning you insist about how important and urgent it is.

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    #16

    A Choice

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    Aroace tiger
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    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You guys got to chose?? I used to have to wear whatever I was given

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

    Don’t give kids too many choices. Not necessary for trivial things.

    Gacha tomboy
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's dead ass my little sister

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

    This is just a comic, fortunately. In reality, they would not give you so much space.

    Okiedokie
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I quit this when my daughter was 2 and got much stricter about sleeping habits. It’s not worth it to have your kids sleeping with you until *they* decide they’re too old for it. My kids both sleep in their own rooms. I may be a single Dad, but that doesn’t mean my bed is up for grabs. For others it might work, but I need sleep space after working a 40 hour week. My back kills me.

    Pinkjoelle
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    my kid like to slip her hands and arms in my shirt sleves, I dont even get to be alon in my shirt. (she does this while im sleeping)

    ThatOneCrazyFanGirl
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    MOVE THE BABY, SHE IS GOING TO FALLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

    Christy Smith
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh god they're the worst when they're small like that, they take over the entire bed while constantly kicking you in the back.

    PrincessTheSiameseKat
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    my mom never let me sleep with her so she never had this experience...

    Edgar Rops
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And nobody kicked you in the head? Lucky you

    Shanti Lama
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is me literally!! now!! Omg

    alf
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *the kid on the rhite is me the mom is my gf*

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    #18

    Tantrum

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    Lianna Valdez
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My favorite Iris is the name of my baby

    Catherine Spencer-Mills
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to say, you look pretty silly down there. Then walk off.

    Gacha tomboy
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is my little sister having a tantrum if she doesn't get what she wants

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    #19

    Birthday List

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

    Love the small one waiting to be "installed".

    Vicky Zar
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love this one because of the baby wrap! It's SO practical and perfect for babys/ toddlers.

    BananaAnna
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never try this at home, kiddos.

    Hayley Rodgers
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The kid says what they want for their birthday, and then at the very last minute changes their mind parents have already bought and wrapped gifts or plan the party and get the kids trying to make changes at the last second

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    Annabell
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is my son at christmas morning, when his desperately wished present suddenly disappears from his wish list

    kjorn
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    a read leg pirate instead of lego pirate :-)

    #20

    Maybe

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    Doggo Froggo
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought kids take maybe as a "no"? My siblings do half the time and have a go at me for it.

    Gold roses
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    With my mom the answer was always maybe and the result was always no

    Phoenix
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, everyone knows maybe means no

    William Faulk
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    XD I assume the yes and no, depending on my moms voice/tone.

    Chaotic_pansexual
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’d be conflicted over that answer. “Maybe” usually brings a lot of hope for a “yes” but “we’ll see” is almost surely a “no”.

    ehehehe loki'd
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is my mentality. then five hours later when i ask my mom's too tired to watch Ant-Man

    BananaAnna
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband said that was how my children read what I said.

    Holly Stevens
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When my Dad said maybe it meant no

    Horror Hero13
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe=Yes, I'll think about it=No

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