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Parenthood is often overly romanticized, leading first-time moms to create an ideal in their heads of what kind of parent they should be. However, the reality of having children is far from a fairytale portrayed on social media. Most of the time, it is messy, highly tiring, and not cute at all.

By no means am I trying to say that children are not worth it all. They are. Just that parenting might look a bit different in real life. One mom decided to normalize being a weird human being with needs and created a Facebook page called Mommy's Weird, which shares comical fragments found on the internet of everyday life as a parent. So if you are in need of a break from parenting and looking for some relatable content, scroll down for your daily dose of fun.

Bored Panda reached out to the creator of Mommy's Weird, Kyla Cornish, who was kind enough to answer some of our questions. To learn more, read the full interview below.

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Kyla started with a blog before making a Facebook page and other social media accounts where she shares hilarious, relatable parenting content. When we asked her to tell us about herself, she wrote: “I started a blog in 2012 called Mommy's Weird. I work at a library and a bookstore. I am married to an introvert who doesn't know what to do with me, we have two kids that are 15 and 12- who are now more mean funny than cute funny. We live in Cranbrook, British Columbia Canada.”

Kyla was experiencing all sorts of parenting joys and challenges when she decided to create a blog that now resonates with parents all over the world. She shared with us how it all started: “I was on maternity leave with a very busy 3-year-old, and I had a 7-month-old. I was lonely, tired, and needed something for myself. I’d been a radio announcer for years and was craving a creative outlet. I had 2 smart friends within a week tell me I should blog. I had no clue what I was getting into.”

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What about being tired when you wake up, at 2pm and when you go to bed? And every time in between

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As with any person who creates popular content online, Kyla has touched her followers through her posts in one way or another. We asked her what kind of impact does she hope to have on her fans. Kyla shared: “At first, it was truly only for self-deprecating laughter. As time has gone on, I realize that it is for the mental health of women.”I am sure you are already aware that women are very susceptible to various mental health problems after giving birth. Having children completely changes your life in ways you could never imagine before. So it is healthy to find new ways to enjoy yourself, even if it is finding a community you can relate to.

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We asked Kyla to share her opinion on what role humor plays in coping with the challenges of motherhood. She shared: “Parenting days are filled with moments that you either laugh or you cry. And most days, I do both.”

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I somehow managed not to toss the box before reading the instructions. Then I put 200 mL of water instead of 20. I will never forget the "what a twatbasket" look on my 9yo's face. (Added some flour, baked the turds, made hubby eat them so they don't waste away. :D)

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Kyla’s content has an impact that is hard to describe, however, the feedback she shared with us explains the importance of having someone you can relate to. “Mommy's Weird is 95% humor. A few years ago, I hit the bottom. Hard. Our kids were struggling and I quickly realized that I had to come first in our family instead of 4th. If I kept putting everyone first, our family was going to fall apart. I never think that anyone is reading what I share, but I was at children's story time with my 6-year-old son and a very tired-looking woman with a messy bun was sitting in front of me with a fussing baby in her arms and a toddler that wouldn't stop trying to climb into her lap. She turned to me and said, "Are you, Kyla? I love Mommy's Weird." Here she was thanking me while she was struggling, it made me feel like what I was doing might actually be helping someone,” shared Kyla.

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I'm so proud of my nephew - he cycled 40 km (7 times around in Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh) to raise money for people in Ukraine and he did it in under 4 hours, including a break to stop to look for one of his front teeth after it fell out! :D

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And lastly, Kyla shared: “When I first started the page was for me, that has shifted dramatically. Being a mom is lonely, suffocating, and tiring, and not for one second have I ever thought of it as rewarding, now that may change, but for now, I keep the Facebook page going ONLY for those that are knee-deep in this motherhood gig and need a smile.”

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My ringtone is "pink fluffy unicorn dancing on rainbow" It makes me happy and calm, so I can deal with whatever s**t comign my way when answering the phone 😅

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I have unpacked boxes from when we moved 12 years ago. Have no idea what's in them.

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The day my daughter became more technologically literate than I was, was a dark day. I used to work on IT help desk, that was the embarrassing bit.

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Here dads on father's day: "Let's go, ride a bike and drink all day - no, of course without the women and kids".

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My dad would wait while we picked out all the black jelly beans. Saved him some work.

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Men always aim too high, bless them. Good on you for having more realistic dreams! :D

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not even a month into the third year --- and already everything changed.

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On the plus side, if you were a wild teenager, your teenager will be unable to hide as much from you.

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Me: I'm not a taxi, why don't you get the bus. My daughter: that's ok my friend can pick me up on his motorbike Me: so where is it you want me to take you.

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I have a pair of open toed, strappy heels that have tennis shoe tread on the soles and a padded lining inside. They are the closest thing to an orthopedic heel I have ever stumbled upon, and I will wear them until they literally fall to pieces. They've survived (and helped my feet survive!) all night dancing in my twenties, and many boozy wedding receptions in my 30s, and they are still going strong. Those shoes are, hands down, one of the best purchases I have made in my life.

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My kids had to put their plate in the Dish washer. They know exactly how this boy feels.

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I'm that kid and I don't know if I like it. Ok, I do, plans are overrated anyway

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My chick starts hitting, pinching and pulling on everything and everyone when overtired. Must be a universal toddler thing

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I do that at the store and then I'm mad at me at home.

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