All parents live similar lives in some ways, but when it comes to experiences that differ between mom and dad, there are definitely more than a few of those, too. There are some things that only other moms are gonna get, and if you are one, you know what I’m talking about, right?
If you’re a mom, then, buckle up – these 14 posts should be right up your alley!
14. Kids will cry about literally anything.
And also, siblings are so weird.
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13. Who has time to watch anything else?
Or, more accurately, who can stay awake long enough when there is time?
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12. That is the nice thing about parties.
You get gifts! And hopefully don’t set the world on fire.
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11. It’s good to teach girls to be practical.
And you know. She’s not wrong.
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10. This explains a lot about social media.
Along with how easy it is to sound convincing.
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9. I bet they thought she was kidding.
Because who could believe that?!
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8. Well, you have a few hours to figure it out.
Godspeed, my friend. Don’t mess with preschoolers.
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7. There are just so many questions.
And you’re not allowed to move forward until you acknowledge each and every one.
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6. Hey, whatever works.
Trust me, sleep is the most previous thing you can imagine.
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5. That’s pretty optimistic.
She says, staring at her bags from two weekends ago.
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4. There should be a universal rule about time and speaking.
At least an hour after your eyes open, I think.
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3. Surely he knows who he married.
This is not happening.
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2. I mean, who doesn’t love fire trucks?
We all enjoy something to look at on the road.
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1. Yep, just three times.
He will promise himself that a million times over the next decade or so.
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I love being a mom, even on the days it’s rough.
What’s your favorite thing about motherhood? Tell us in the comments!