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I believe that when a woman becomes a mom she gains some kind of super powers. It's simply too hard to believe that they are all that good in multitasking, caring and selflessness without any kind of magic.

Lucy Knisley is a cartoonist and one of those magical moms. She draws adorable illustrations about her life as a mother to a 10-month old baby boy that she calls Pal (short for "Palindrome," because his birthday was a palindrome date). It's not the real name of the adorable one, but Lucy did not want to subject him to Internet name recognition.

Lucy explores various topics about how a child might affect your life - from sleepless nights to friends and fears.

Take a look at some of her comics and vote for your favorite ones.

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    There Sure Is A Lot Of Advice In The World.

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    Why Are Sleepsacks So Crazy Long, Anyway?

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    Master Markus
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ha! Every mother I've met is like "When they go to sleep, we have to be extra quiet because I need that time alone for once".

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    #7

    This Might Be Getting Old With John But I Will Never Stop Doing It

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    Michel M. Prins
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I get a baby I will definitely do this when my wife least expect it. It will make her either laugh or drive her insane!... But first I need a wife.

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    #12

    Cute Either Way. It's Pretty Easy To Tell Who Dressed This Guy, Though

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    borklaser
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    for us it was always putting the girls in boys clothes.

    #16

    Look, I Love Cake, But I Wish I Loved Cake Even Half As Much As This Kid Loves Milk

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    PurpleUnicorn
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So satisfying when it works. Heartbreaking when it doesn't. I had one of each!

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    #18

    Inventory. (ohio Funeral Trip, Day 1)

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    Lindsay Ropiak
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We now travel with all five of us having our stuff in a single laundry basket. Hubby lifts and off we go!

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    #27

    The Daredevil Dangle. (ohio Funeral Trip, Day 3 (of 3)).

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    Enea
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Been there, done that. Then again, I've yet to find a more effective way to calm down an upset baby in a traffic jam. Or to amuse passing truck drivers.

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    Trophy Room.

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    #31

    Baby Island Is A Great Idea For A Sitcom. I've Already Written The First Two Episodes In A Haze Of Sleep Deprivation.

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    #32

    Someday I Will Have A Cute Photo Of Us Both At The Same Time. Maybe.

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    Lindsay Ropiak
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel your pain. When I attempt to get all three in the pic it's really humorous.

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    #35

    Breathe In. Breathe Out. Hug A Baby.

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    That Moment Of Silence Between The Bonk And The Wahh... My Perfect Niece Is An Imperfect Stander.

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    Natalie Binebrink-Davis
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Decide your reaction based on theirs, not theirs off of yours. They're usually okay but will sense its worse if they see or hear panic.. Sponges!

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    #37

    Good Literary Mouthfeel.

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    #38

    The Holidays Are No Time To Rest!

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    Nuniek Widiayani
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My first baby never sleep for her first 3 months, I almost felt of the bridge with my car, sleep while driving, then i took her to my mother in law in the village, she put my baby to sleep just an instant in her arm (I think she cast a spell on the baby, I believe my mother in law is a guardian fairy for children)

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    #39

    I Should Kickstart This. Pal Digs His Bouncer Thing, But Man Is It Ugly! Someone Could Come Along And Seriously Scoop Up The Market For Parents Who Would Pay For A Less Ugly Baby Thing Like This. I Just Think It Would Be Funny To See Babies Working At Little Baby Desks.

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    LRo
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope you make this a real thing. And I wish it was a real thing when my babies were babies.

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    #40

    I Think Maybe I'm Shrinking?

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    Vesna Brnić
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't carry baby that way. It seems heavier and it's not good for him nor your back.

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    #43

    Baby Chair Dilemmas.

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    Aldea
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Relax chair was the best of them all. It was a gift actually, but it was in the shape of a rocking chair by fisher price. It included toys and massaging. She is 29 months now and still loves it.

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    #44

    Pal Is At This Stage Where He Wants To Be Held But He Also Wants To Be Free To Roam Around And Doesn't Really Understand Gravity Yet. This Means He Cries To Be Held And Then Struggles To Launch Himself Out Of My Arms Into Thin Air. And He Is Strong! It's Like Holding A Tiny Little Wrestler.

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    #45

    Guilty Momthoughts.

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    Nuniek Widiayani
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always breast feed my baby whe she cries. Boobs always solve problems

    #46

    Come Back Here And Be Cute Friends!

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    Leah Ropp
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For some reason, I thought the cat was farting on the baby at first xD

    #47

    Sleep Aid. Sleep And Love Are Strength. Trying To Unclog The Fear From My Pipes With Love So I Can Sleep.

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    #48

    Bad Words < Bad Deeds.
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When I Was About Four, My Mom Took Me To A Skating Rink. I Was Wobbling My Careful Way Out Onto The Ice When A Big Kid Doing His Impression Of A Hockey Player Skated Up And Body Checked Me Straight Onto The Ice. Once I'd Gotten My Breath Back, I Used It To Loudly Utter The Word "fuck!" .
My Mother, Witnessing All, Couldn't Even Really Be Mad, And Just Said "well, Yeah, Actually, This Situation Is Just How That Word Is Meant To Be Used."
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So While I Am Sad That Pal May Be Learning Some Impolite Terms, At Least They Are Being Used The Way They Are Meant To. .
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    400 Times A Day.

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    #50

    Plus He Changes Sizes Depending On The Person Holding Him!

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    #52

    I Got Sick And Then Pal Got Sick And Then John Got Sick. What A Week (lemon, It's Tuesday).

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    #54

    When I'm Working But I Can Hear The Baby Crying In The Other Room.

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    #55

    Why Break Dance And Nurse Separately When You Can Do Both At The Same Time?

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    I Don't Know What Happens.

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    #57

    Unorthadox Technique.

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    #58

    He's Really Let Fame Go To His Giant Squishy Head! This Is My Only Drawing For Tonight Because I Got To Watch The First Movie I've Seen In Four Months! Such A Luxury! It Only Got Interrupted By Baby Wakeups Twice! It Was Ghostbusters. Who Wants To Talk With Me About A Movie That Came Out Months Ago? Can Kate Mckinnon Be Any More Perfect And Wonderful? I Put Forth That She Cannot.

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    #59

    What I Like To Imagine He's Saying As He Boops Up The Stairs For The 20th Time Each Night.

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    Somebody Kept Coming To Visit Me At Work Today

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    #62

    I Guess I Didn't Really Need To Work As Much As I Need To Carry Pal Around Forever Until My Arms Fall Off.

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    Shh.

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    Punctuation Changing Station.

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    Leah Ropp
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The dot in the explanation point is supposed to symbolize the poop, haha.

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    The Baby's Sleeping Temperature Is Never Okay With Me.

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    Ally Kaye
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If it ever gets to hot to actually worry, what I do is nothing but a diaper and a thin blanket.

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    In Addition To The Baby Waking Us Up, There's This Sort Of Nonsense At Night. Thanks, Brain.

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    PurpleUnicorn
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband says he has never enjoyed a museum since our son was born... Doesn't stop him going though!

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    Knowledgeable Advice That Is Hard To Follow. It Had To Do With Sleeping And Crying And Whatever I Guess He'll Just Nurse Three Times A Night Until He's Thirty That's Fine Really Whatever.

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    Sas
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Worst empty moment: when you realize you turned into the advisor and finally understand their true message .. realizing years have passed

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    #70

    This Bed Is Amazing, Though!

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    Cat Meow
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My nephew would still be right up in my hair, no matter how big the bed was

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    Bathtub Contemplation.

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    Silent Skeleton
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i bet he has a whale of a time in the bath, it was money whale spent ;o)

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    Pal Has Been Having Super Energetic Bedtimes Lately, Full Of Thrashing And Singing And Screeches And Kicks. It's Pretty Hard To Remain Calm And Soothing When Your Kid Is Acting Like A Hilarious Lunatic. Also It Takes Forever To Get Him Down, Which Cuts Into My Usual Sketchbook Time. Ah Well, Squeezed This One In After He Sang And Danced His Way To Sleep.

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    #74

    The Sleeping Baby Ninja Carry. Don't Jostle!

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    Beloved
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love Lucy Knisley! Feels like she's right there with me and my baby :)

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    #77

    Good Thing Hat Season Is Upon Us-- Time To Show Off That Perfectly Round Head!

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    #78

    Don't Jump Angry. Pal Is Getting A New Tooth And It's Making Him Furious! He's Been Getting A Lot Of His Teething Frustration Out In The Ol' Jumparoo. It's Just As Hilarious And Loud As It Seems.

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    #80

    In Case You Wonder How I Do Most Of These Drawings: This Or After He's Asleep.

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    #81

    Long Day.

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    #83

    What's Mine Is Yours, I Guess.

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    #84

    I'm So Lucky To Have Such Patient Friends. I Sleep Very Little But There Really Is No Excuse For Me.

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    #85

    New Red Pen!

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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The nurses gave my son a pacifier in the nicu, and now he's obsessed with it. Won't use the same type as back up, it has to be That One. I dread the day I finally lose it.

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    Teeny Little Cranky Pal Drawing.

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    #87

    Reassurance Middlewoman. Meanwhile... Will It?

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    #88

    This Baby Is A Master Of Physical Comedy.

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    #89

    Like A Glove.

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    #90

    Cruiser! Pal Is Now Able To Stand For Periods Of Time Without Holding On To Things!! It Seems Inconceivable That He Was A Newborn Less Than A Year Ago.

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