7 Moments When Forrest Gump Resembled Your Parenting Life

You may not have a Jenny in your life, but here's proof that when it comes to raising kids, we are all Forrest Gump.

1. When you're trying to make a sulky toddler feel better.

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Sometimes, not even the magic of ice cream can help.

2. When someone offers to babysit.

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Oh, the sweet taste of (temporary) freedom.

3. When you've mastered how to change a poopy diaper in the dark at 3am.

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And you still remembered to wipe front to back.

4. When your kid says "I hate you!" for the first time.

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It's going to happen sooner or later.

5. When you see an old friend from your pre-baby life for the first time since having a kid.

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So what if she doesn't have kids? She will one day, right?

6. When you start giving unsolicited parenting advice to everyone.

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Because everyone is a parenting expert.

7. When you go all out to celebrate your kid's first birthday knowing that s/he could care less.

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