The power of a good parenting meme is really something to behold – it’s got to be funny, timely, true (oh so painfully true) and depict a universal enough moment that it brings us all together to laugh at the banal realities of our everyday existence.

Not to get too philosophical or anything, but nobody is going to be writing (interesting) books about our daily routines, you know?

But if you’re in the parenting club, you’ll still want to laugh at those everyday occurrences, the ones like these 10…because if you don’t, you might cry.

10. You can try saying it.

But they won’t stop saying your name.

9. It won’t always be this way, I know.

And I’ll probably miss it, blah blah blah.

8. They key is to look just crazy enough.

You want them to behave, not call the police.

7. Because everyone loves Keanu.

And dumb jokes. They just go together.

6. I imagine it’s true.

I hope I never find out. *fingers crossed*

5. The struggle is real my friend.

And don’t even think about trying the logic argument.

4. And what a winner it is.

It even dulls your kids’ complaints about said dinner.

3. I used to have a lot of nice things.

Now I have kids.

2. Bless their hearts.

They really think we just fell off the turnip truck, don’t they.

1. So many things they don’t tell you.

Like how many IQ points you’ll lose.

These are some of my favorites; I never get tired of them.

Tell us your favorite parenting meme down in the comments!