Parents pre-pandemic deserved an award. Now, in the middle of a global health crisis while the kids are home all the time? They need at least 42 medals. Oh, and some peace and quiet.
If you’re a parent, are 19 tweets from other parents who just can’t even anymore. They’re perfectly relatable and will make you laugh until you cry (if you’re not already crying).
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Nutrition is No Longer an Option
Remote school day one. 9am my kid is eating mashed potatoes in the living room.
— Mary (@AnniemuMary) August 19, 2020
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Showers Are Hardly a Priority
Welcome to parenthood. You'll find yourself asking your spouse ridiculous questions like, "do you mind if I take a shower?"
— Henpecked Hal (@HenpeckedHal) May 11, 2020
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You’ll Do Anything For Alone Time
Family Quarantine Diary: Day 52Just laid siege on my kid’s fort so I had a place for alone time.
— The Dad (@thedad) May 5, 2020
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Like, Anything
I just wanted five minutes to drink my coffee so I sent my kid in the other room to look for a toy that’s in my pocket. Follow me for more parenting hacks.
— Not the Nanny (@not_thenanny) May 20, 2020
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Peeing Alone is a Fantasy
People always tell you that you’ll blink and your kids will grow up suddenly How many times do I have to blink before they let me pee alone?
— Professional Worrier (@pro_worrier_) August 19, 2020
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Kids Have the Weirdest Requests
“Mom can you take this scratch off my leg?” and other ludicrous requests my kids have
— That Mom Tho (@mom_tho) May 4, 2020
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Your Home is Never Clean
Anyone interested in a 4 year old whose new hobby is wall art? Porch pickup only.
— Mom On The Rocks (@mom_ontherocks) August 18, 2020
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You Find Yourself Very Angry at Daylight
parenting makes you do weird things like hate the daylight for waking your kids and preventing them from going to bed
— That Mom Tho (@mom_tho) May 21, 2020
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They Should Do As You Say, Not As You Do
Parents : Kids, you gotta eat veggies and healthy food to grow big n strongAlso parents: *survives on leftovers and sneaks the good snacks*
— Friney ️ (@dimplesticks) August 19, 2020
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Homeschooling Has Gotten a Bit Lax
Today's homeschool lesson plan:1) turn on the tv
— Moderately Mom (@momtribevibe) April 28, 2020
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DIY Haircuts Are Now a Thing…a Very Bad Thing
“clean your room or I will cut your hair again” is such an unexpected and fun parenting tool these days
— Just J (@junejuly12) May 13, 2020
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No Study Can Stop You From Screen Time
A pandemic is no excuse for excessive screen time. Study after study has shown that electronics are harmful to young minds. I’ve made the difficult decision to limit my children’s iPad use to no more than 14 hours a day and I hope you do the same.
— Bunmi Laditan (@HonestToddler) May 3, 2020
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They’re Always Getting Into Trouble
From the other room 4 just yelled, “Don’t worry, mom! I’m not doing anything,” and I think I have a pitch for the next blockbuster horror movie.
— mom mom mom mom mom (@notmythirdrodeo) August 19, 2020
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We Have No Idea What Day it Is Anymore
My 6 year old son writing 'I Do Not Noo' as the 'Date' at the top of all his homeschool worksheets pretty much sums up exactly how I feel every day too #whatdayisit pic.twitter.com/k3J6485Bf7
— Rachel Shelton (@DrRachelShelton) April 28, 2020
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No Coffee Makes You Frantic
My at home, quarantine workout consists of chasing toddlers, locating sanity, and thunder searching for my coffee I placed in a “convenient” location.
— Mama.Llama.Puff 🦙 (@mamallamapuff) April 28, 2020
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They Eat All Your Food
My kids brought me breakfast in bed, then proceeded to eat MY breakfast. If that doesn't sum up motherhood I don't know what does.
— Moderately Mom (@momtribevibe) May 10, 2020
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Naps Don’t Exist
Me: Nap timeToddler: I not tiredMe: It’s not about you
— Dude-Bro Dad (@thedadvocate01) May 11, 2020
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Mental Breakdowns Are the Norm
Lately I’ve actually really been enjoying parenting my kids. That and house chores.I guess what I’m saying is I think I’ve had a mental breakdown, so my work should only get better from here.
— Arianna Bradford (@TheNYAMProject) August 20, 2020
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You’re Lucky if They Get Dressed
I just talked my toddler into wearing clothes today so I’m pretty much ready to handle hostage negotiations now. #QuarantineParenting
— Magaly (@magalyhey) April 25, 2020
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No Study Can Stop You From Screen Time
A pandemic is no excuse for excessive screen time. Study after study has shown that electronics are harmful to young minds. I’ve made the difficult decision to limit my children’s iPad use to no more than 14 hours a day and I hope you do the same.
— Bunmi Laditan (@HonestToddler) May 3, 2020
How hilarious (and real!) are these parent tweets? What’s something you’d add?