Anyone who has kids knows that parenting — during a quarantine or not — can be wonderful, exhausting, and downright hilarious.
Well, we rounded up some of the funniest recent tweets we could find by parents who might be losing it a little but have still managed to keep their sense of humor:
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My kids brought me breakfast in bed, then proceeded to eat MY breakfast. If that doesn't sum up motherhood I don't know what does.
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My 3yo cried for half an hour cause I wouldn’t let her eat a 2nd popsicle for lunch and then all of a sudden she stopped crying, sighed heavily and said, “Fiiiine, I’ll have a cookie instead”.
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I just wanted five minutes to drink my coffee so I sent my kid in the other room to look for a toy that’s in my pocket. Follow me for more parenting hacks.
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7-year-old: I don't want a big cake for my birthday. Me: That's very humble of you. 7: I want a small cake every day of the year.
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The only good thing about having a toddler is how you can say it’s been 5 minutes after only 1 minute and they don’t know the difference
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Parenting in a nutshell? My 4yo just offered to let me go to sleep if I gave her 100 dollars.
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The actors who play parents in commercials never look tired enough.
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Me: Oh, I’m sorry. Is the sacrifice I made for 9 months not enough? Sharing my body and nourishing a child twice didn’t prove my level of unselfishness? Why must I constantly give and give and- Husband: JUST LEAVE THE LAST TWO WAFFLES FOR THE KIDS YOU’VE ALREADY HAD 8
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My middle schooler just remembered there is a lunch in her locker.
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Went to pay for my Starbucks in the drive-thru & the barista said “the handsome man behind you is going to pay for yours!” I look back & say “Oh! That’s my husband!” She said “That’s so sweet! You’re lucky!” & then my son hollered “yeah you don’t live with him!” Kids are fun.
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There is nothing more unsettling than a 5-year-old trying to whisper something into your ear.
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Welcome to parenthood. You'll find yourself asking your spouse ridiculous questions like, "do you mind if I take a shower?"
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Cook for your kids and they'll eat and not help clean up. Teach your kids to cook and they'll eat and not help clean up a way worse mess.
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Everyone always feels sorry for the parents with 10 kids, but, what about the parents with 1 kid? 1 kid won't leave you the fuck alone. Ever.
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Our children learn everything from watching us. It’s why my toddler treats strangers with kindness and always laughs at his own farts.
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My teenage daughter screaming “I AM BEING CALM!” just became a woman.
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My kids aren’t sure how they’re going to adjust from 300 snacks before noon down to 2 when they start school again in the fall.
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Every single parent in the history of kid’s birthday parties who was offered a slice of pizza and declined really wanted that pizza.
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Kid: "You know in Minecraft when.." "No."
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Dear "Influencers," If you're a Mom and have a white couch, carpet or shirt, I'm out. You clearly are not my people.
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My 4 year-old asked to have pancakes and waffles at the same time this morning, so I'd say my job as a parent is done.
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3: mummy tell me a story Me: *tells detailed story about mermaids, unicorns & hedgehogs with romance, adventure, suspense and plot twists* 3: Me: did you enjoy that sweetie 3: no
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5-year-old: *leads her little sister around on a dog leash* Me: What do you think you're doing? 5: Parenting. She learned from the best.