Social media is like a parent's safe haven. Of course you have your parenting "experts" and shamers out there, but there is a whole other side to parenting on the internet.
It's the side where we parents get to see how everyone else is struggling just as hard, if not harder, to stay afloat while trying to raise kids.
Compiling the images for this article was like a stress reliever for me. As a parent myself, it's so nice to see that I'm not the only one who thinks/says/wishes these things!
The sounds kids make can be... disturbing. I have to give them props on their octave range, though.
I swear, phones were only invented so that parents could keep one shred of sanity and a connection to the outside world.
Humor is essential when you're a parent. If you weren't laughing through this stress, you would probably just cry. Trust me, it's better to laugh.
Turning a blind eye can also be a great coping technique for parents. Does the mess really exist if you can't see it? I don't think so.
Formal wear? What are these parents trying to prove? If I manage to pull on a pair of pants, that's a win in my book.
Don't feel too bad, Dad. Kids go through phases. One day they won't stop clinging to your legs, and the next, they pretend they don't know you when you wave to them at the school drop-off zone.
Did... did it work? I need to know if a bacon sandwich is just a temper tantrum away. If it works for toddlers, anything is possible!
This is where your kids' picky food habits come in handy. It might be the oldest trick in the book, but it works!
Does anyone else remember the struggle of repeatedly jamming buttons to type out "Where are u"? Those were dark days indeed.
My taste in music isn't groundbreaking by any means, but I know one thing: It's definitely better than Kidz Bop.
Too much chocolate? Too much chocolate? How... how is that even a problem? Is this kid okay? Someone get him a hot fudge sundae stat!
Hear us out: All we're asking for is five-10 minutes to pee, eat something, and look at our phones uninterrupted. Can airlines please incorporate in-flight sitters soon?
Even the most patient and zen mom will whip out the Batman voice when it's necessary. It's scary how fast we can lose our sense of calm.
Raise your hand if you've ever resorted to eating in your bathroom just so you can avoid your kids. FYI, all parents should have their hand up right now.
Paying for your own gift does suck, but on the bright side, this is probably better than some macaroni art. Like, seriously. What are you going to do with that?
Okay, moms. We need to end the obsession with mason jars. Let's just keep them for storing jam and only jam, alright?
How hard could getting a toddler dressed be, you ask? I am not kidding when I say that by the end of the entire process I'm sweating and have pulled multiple muscles.
I'm not saying you should do it all the time, but a little white lie here and there WILL save your sanity. I guarantee it.
I said golden years, not glamour years. Sure, they're filled with a lot more poop than you anticipated but you'll look back fondly on these days (I think).
Leave it to kids to come up with the funniest and most accurate names for things. Snack holes — why didn't I think of that?
You don't know the true meaning of the word "chaos" until you become a parent. I say this as someone who currently has a noticeable food stain on almost every shirt I own.
The real question is, did they draw on themselves or on the walls? The next question is, which one are you willing to live with? You basically have to decide between the lesser of two evils.
The advancements in technology have made working from home easier than ever. Sadly, there is still no technology that can prevent scenarios like this.
Okay, whose idea was it to start soccer practice at 8 in the morning on a Saturday? This is just cruel and unusual punishment.
