If there are kids in your life, or living in your house, who are your responsibility, then you are part of a large – but still special – club.
Among other things that non-parents don’t get, these 12 memes will only reach their max hilarity if you’re already half-strung out from the duties related to caring for a minor.
Enjoy!
12. At least she’s happy?
Hang your hat on that part.
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11. Now you can tell them there is no ice cream.
And you won’t even be lying.
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10. Some days you just gotta let it go.
Not every day, but some of them.
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9. Technically she’s not, but…
In practice, you might as well throw in the towel.
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8. A whole cup would be ideal.
But we’re not wishing for the moon, here.
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7. How to spot them, 101.
Also, how to make Mom Friends, 101.
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6. Once they understand, it will be too late for you to benefit.
Story of life, actually.
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5. It definitely doesn’t prepare them for actual roommates.
Or for the day they realize no one is going to clean up that juice they spilled in the fridge 6 months ago.
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4. How do I encourage this.
With bowing, please.
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3. If only they knew how to keep those promises.
Spoiler alert: they don’t.
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2. If I’m going to play a game at least make it a challenge.
Come ON, whose kids are you?
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1. Those are always the days that get you.
Try again after they get up from their naps.
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These have me nodding along and texting my parent friends!
Which one have you already sent out for a laugh? Tell us in the comments!