We all deserve a break these days, even if it only lasts for a few precious minutes. The way things are shaking out for many of us, that’s all we can really expect to get in the hours while our kids are awake, anyway!

Take advantage of a free five minutes to scroll through these 13 well-done, funny tweets about parenting!

13. It’s one of their joys in life.

No one knows why.

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12. Anger issues are normal.

Especially when they’ve ignored you for the 10th time in an hour.

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11. Do they really want to talk about this right now?

Because no one wants to talk about this right now.

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10. It never ends.

At least not until it’s too late for you to enjoy your night.

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9. Same, girlfriend.

If only I could still eat like a two-year-old.

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8. There’s no mistaking it.

And also no cleaning it up while the kids are awake.

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7. Why is this still a thing?

Let’s teach proper hand-washing techniques instead.

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6. I would never!*

*I totally would, and have, on the regular.

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5. Instead of using the actual spoon.

Bless.

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4. A small sacrifice.

Now you don’t have to think about the date before you get dressed.

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3. It pains me to admit this.

The memories are not fond.

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2. In case you needed more proof they weren’t listening.

Or they’re just obstinate. Toss up.

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1. Put me in, coach.

There is no shortage of qualified moderators.

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I’m ready to step back into the ring, how about you?

Or at least, I will be after I finish this cup of coffee…