There’s a saying that things are funny because they’re true. I think that’s often the case, and also, we as parents laugh at them because the other option is losing your godd*mn mind.
When you’re a parent, the nuthouse often feels like one more “mommy, look!” away, but if you’re toeing the edge of that cliff today, take a deep breath and take a step back – we’ve got some laughs from other parents that will remind you why you actually love the crazy nature of your life.
14. They want to prepare their reasons for hating it ahead of time.
This is what I assume, anyway.
[6 AM]
Kids: What’s for dinner?
— Jessie (@mommajessiec) January 6, 2021
13. You’ve got to think ahead.
They’re members of the family, after all.
Being a parent means not just flattening all the boxes and putting them into recycling, but also pausing at the small ones and thinking, “This might make an exceptional hamster coffin some day.”
— TimOfLegend (@TimOfLegend) January 14, 2021
12. The only way I would promise to go sledding.
Cold and outdoors is their father’s territory.
The weatherman said there was 0% chance of snow this week so to get my kids to fall asleep last night, I promised to take them sledding today. Because I’m a fun mom who plans ahead.
— MomTransparenting (@momtransparent1) January 6, 2021
11. He must have seen this coming.
There’s nothing that enrages you quite as fast.
kids: what can we do?
me: let's see…you've got puzzles, play-doh, legos, magnet tiles, magnetic sand, hi ho cheerio, action figures, my little ponies, coloring books, race car track, you can play soccer or build a fort or rides bikes or jump on the trampoline
kids: no thanks
— Henpecked Hal (@HenpeckedHal) January 25, 2021
10. In my case it would be “not very.”
Timeliness is hard, y’all.
https://twitter.com/DaddyJew/status/1346455868129374209
9. Balanced relationships are the best.
They make the world go ’round.
I told our daughter to “spill the tea” and my husband haughtily replied, “I think you mean spill the beans,” reminding me that no matter how uncool I am, I can always count on him to be even more uncool.
— Not the Nanny (@not_thenanny) January 3, 2021
8. It’s important to relate it to something they know.
And literally everyone knows Frozen.
https://twitter.com/Dave_Stein/status/1351663309053976578
7. I don’t even know where to start with this.
I bet his mother didn’t, either.
Y’all said 2021 would be better, but my son just peed in the kitchen drawer and told me it was my fault because I was using the toilet he wanted to use.
— Linz DeFranco (@LinzDeFranco) January 8, 2021
6. I think we all know the answer to that.
No discussion necessary.
The prospect of six weeks of home schooling = immediate and urgent discussion about whether my wife and I can realistically stick to a dry January.
— Tim Burke (@_tim_burke) January 4, 2021
5. They’re basically like puppies.
But they take longer to potty train.
[toddler logic]
I don’t know what this is. I should put it in my mouth.
— Average Dad (@Average_Dad1) January 25, 2021
4. Who doesn’t love a high five?
Aside from Jerry Seinfeld, I mean.
https://twitter.com/kenjilopezalt/status/1355067445979926534
3. Anything is better than nothing.
And everyone loves surprises.
I said "The baby's sleeping on me can you bring my my meds?" and my husband said "Which pill?" and I said "Surprise me!"
— Bess Kalb (@bessbell) January 5, 2021
2. Sometimes they just make you smile.
It’s why they’re still alive.
This morning I asked my groggy 4yo if he was still sleepy and he replied that he’s “not charged yet” and dammit I can’t think of a better way to put it
— Richard Dean (@dad_on_my_feet) January 28, 2021
1. Best break that expectation now.
He’s going to be someone’s husband some day.
Does anyone have a trophy? My son cleaned up dog vomit and wants one.
— Laurie Kilmartin (@anylaurie16) January 1, 2021
We’re all in this together, y’all! And that’s enough to get you through some days, don’t you think?
How to do bring yourself back around to laughing instead of throwing things? We want your tips down in the comments!