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Hello! Welcome to the deep innermost thoughts of my mothering experience. Sometimes serious, sometimes funny and hopefully occasionally relatable. Tell me it's not just me!

I started drawing these to keep my creativity alive while I was on maternity leave with my second child. It was a way to document my observations, my thoughts and the ridiculous things my kids did and said (because with the little sleep I was getting there was no way I would remember it all). It's now become a more public project with mums from all over the world nodding along and saying ‘me too’.

I hope these drawings bring a smile to other parents' faces and let everyone know that they aren’t alone.

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

My cake! You already ate yours!

Night Owl
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You have to put a line somewhere :)

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

I really like the "I've always carried you around" part ❤

Paula Kuka
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I loved hearing that for the first time. That a part of my babies has always been inside be!

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Person2638
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was like "aww so cute" but then

♥Kitty♥
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lol actually sharing food/sweets with my daughter is my favorite thing to do! If anyone else tries to take some of my food/sweets though, we're gonna have problems! :P

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

I hide in the cupboard to eat chocolate. You do what you gotta do!

Lucida
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You don't share the same blood supply for 9 month.

Paula Kuka
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's metaphorical. It worked better with the sentiment of my cartoon than "I shared nutrients and oxygen from my blood via the placenta"...

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

    It's true. You are the center of their world.

    Night Owl
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    7 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same with dogs (no, I'm not saying babies are like dogs, there was a similar comic here with a dog)

    Daria B
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Eheheeh well, babies are not like dogs, but they do share some similarities. ♥

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

    Aww can I share this?

    Paula Kuka
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can share it from my instagram or facebook account :)

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    ♥Kitty♥
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow. This is incredibly true. Really makes you think

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

    Really important to remember.....sometimes all that stuff can wait just play with the kid for 5 mins

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    Night Owl
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    insomniacs and night owls are with you too (as well as other parents of course)

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    Melody Shanahan-Kluth
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this makes me so sad - it is exactly what life is like :( :( My children are all grown up and I miss them desperately

    Ruth Beaty
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I live in the same city with mine,, so I see them more. But I still miss them when they aren't with me, and all the things I missed when they were little and I had to work.

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    ♥Kitty♥
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow :/ this one really makes you think

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    Alia G.
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Charlie and Lola" gave me an accent when I was little.

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

    "Take better care of myself" We always seem to put that on the back burner.

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

    SO TRUE!!! the amount of times you also Google "Is it normal when my baby does....."

    Nikki D
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good luck getting a kid to eat anything "exotic", lol!

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    Ruth Beaty
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Which is why little kids should have pockets, and moms should remember to empty them at wash time. Oh, the things I found...

    Nikki D
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just had a horrible vision of accidentally washing a toad!

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

    How about you carry some of these toys?

    snoozy womble
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I say yes, but then you have to ride your scooter because I am not an octopus!

    Jade Lynn
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd tell him to use his manners lol

    Night Owl
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just tell him to put it in one of the bags

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

    My neighbors are listening...sorry but its not all sunshine and roses, you do lose your s**t sometimes!

    Jade Lynn
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My neighbours and my household all try to keep a "non-judgmental" thing going because we all have weak moments where we let our tempers get the best of us. We are all human. Don't be so harsh with your judgments.

    Nikki D
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish my neighbors would take this advice, their little girl complains about being hungry so often I'm tempted to feed her myself!

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    Lila Launehase
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Took me some time to realize, that I only THOUGHT I heard them. It was like a mom-tinnitus.

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

    I'm not a mom yet, but I know I was a horrible baby/child in terms of sleep (nights). For about the first 3 (I am ashamed!) years of my life, I began crying as soon as my parents fell asleep at night. And began sleeping as soon as my dad (early in the morning) had to leave for work. They could sit up with me all night long and I would play and be happy (they tried a few times, by being with me in the room). But as soon as they started to drift off at night, I began crying. I feel terrible for this still! I hope when my significant and I are (hopefully, you'll never know) able and ready to have a child, the child will be a much better sleeper than I was!

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

    Just shower, they wont die from a cry!

    Jessica Compton
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the phantom cry. I had this all the time.

    Lianna Valdez
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    First shower I had when my daughter came home from the hospital. Was her in her swing in my bathroom because I had no clue I could actually leave her alone in her crib.

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    Nostalgic Hyena
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where'd you find a dragon pencil sharpener? I want one!

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

    What about the damsel in distress? And the handsome prince who saves her?

    Daria B
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    7 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    New generations will rather have an old, long bearded wizard leading a hobit leading a group of dwarves. Oh, and let's not forget the gold! ♥

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

    Don't sweat the little things...

    Ruth Beaty
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only with the first baby. Or, as I like to call her, "The Practice Baby". She finds it funny now that she has kids of her own.

    Ravioli
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jesus Christ thou, do not drink and breastfeed!

    The Person
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    '...can you buy wigs for babies?'

    Nikki D
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now I'm wondering if they make baby wigs..

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    Daria B
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    7 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't forget documents, taxes and bank account managements. Those administrative things make me feel very much like an adult. Once I have to do these myself, I realised I took it for granted that my parents did it for us kids.

    ♥Kitty♥
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just got a 401K and life insurance. Definitely makes me feel like I've lost my youth

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

    Brings back a lot of memories.

    Evelyn L
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't forget spare batteries!

    Nikki D
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I, too, feel peak adult when closing up the house at night!

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

    But, those things that make you feel like an adult are things that comes with the things that should make you feel like an adult. With the house mortgage comes spare light bulbs and weed killers, with giving birth comes packing lunches, with marriage comes matching pj's, etc.

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    ♥Kitty♥
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    True. My daughter has so much energy and all I wanna do is relax. When I finally get to relax on my own, I miss her like crazy lol

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

    Anything that's forbidden, it seems.

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

    YES. Food on the floor is a real treat. As is anything in the cat/dog bowl

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

    When serving dinner I would tell my son NOT to eat them, turn away, turn back -- all gone!

    Nostalgic Hyena
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kids won't eat vegetables but they'll eat dog food.

    snoozy womble
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just act like he can't have them because they are mine. Suddenly a toddler runs off with a whole carrot to the other room and eats it like a hamster so I can't have it back. Cute, unless I am actually trying to utilise it for part of dinner!

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    Helena Ruth
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ditto, two kids in two years, no problem getting back in my skinny jeans

    Lila Launehase
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Two kids in 2 years keeping me busy and two times "mom, what are you eating? Can I have some?" and I cannot relate to that problem.

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

    After 1 bite of onion, he'll be asking "Where's that cake?"

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

    would i be a bad mum if in this situation i told my kid to 'go ahead & eat the onion'

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

    I made my 11-year-old son a wedding cake for his birthday this year. Yes, three tiers, strawberry, vanilla and caramel, black and white with pink tulips cascading down the side ^_^

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

    Yep, finish off the bottle.

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

    Start and end on the bottle!

    Nikki D
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ... now I feel bad for always making my mom play with the worst toys... I'm 30!!

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

    we solve that problem at home... we don't iron

    Night Owl
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same here. Our iron and ironing board collect dust. Whoever want to wear ironed cloths should iron them themselves.

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

    When I was a kid, I ironed endless piles of clothes.

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

    i go out of my way to buy clothes that don't need ironed

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

    Most clothes nowadays (even some shirts) don't need to be ironed. I steam a lot of my clothes though, it's fast and easy.

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

    I have these products.....they NEVER get used hahaha

    Ruth Beaty
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mom used to pay me to do her ironing, lol. I don't now, wrinkled is good enough for my skin it's good enough for my clothes.

    Nikki D
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I press all the pants and jeans about twice a year... On the kitchen table because I don't even have an ironing board!

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

    Since I have a lack of energy because of my diseases, I only iron when it really needs to be ironed. And not after washing and letting it dry, but just before I put it on. Way less work! Just saves me so much time and energy! And really convenient in winter time!

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    Rheannin Wright
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not even a Mom, yet every time we go shopping I end up in this exact situation, lmao! I love these. Lets me know what to expect <3

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

    Maxed out the credit card, eh? 😁

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

    There have always been mothers. :-)

    boredkoala
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    7 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That reminds me of the Mothers and Children song from the Sesame Street movie Don't Eat the Pictures! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0D_yIC10B1c#

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

    Too bad more parents don't teach it.

    Siddharth Rath
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I learned most of it by watching those wholesome pictures on Bored Panda...

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    Rheannin Wright
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of when I was a toddler. My Mom told me that sometimes if she gave me a sippy cup of regular milk and not strawberry milk, I'd throw it at her! In return, she'd pretend to cry and I would immediately burst into big crocodile tears and scream "I SORRY, I SORRY!" She passed away 5 years ago this month. I would give just about anything to hug her again. *Sorry for the long comment.

    ♥Kitty♥
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Potty training has been impossible for my 2 year old :(

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

    I think the 2nd set should be titled "things that are easy to be an example of", empathy is very tricky to teach

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

    I better write that down before I forget it...

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

    modern smart phones with a dictation app will help with this specific problem

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

    With the first baby, it's every "word" they utter, every new tooth, when you trim their nails, cut their hair...

    kelly mccallum
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mother in law is already asking why we don't pictures of the second one like we did the first *oops*

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    Nikki D
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hope you don't mind if I print this out to go on my fridge!

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    Night Owl
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    7 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't worry, now they're "in"

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

    They actually have "clothing hacks" articles that show you how to distress your jeans. Saves you $100.

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    Captain Marvel
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like you're going to need to expand your "shaving zone..."

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

    She's not like me. She's a girl.

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

    You never know what other people are going through. 😥

    Anna M. Raimondi
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is my favorite I was told as a young woman "Never judge your insides to anyone else's outside."

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    Amanda Ford
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always locked the door. This has always been a line for me. I pee alone! Sometimes, with 4 girls in 5 years, it was the only quiet time I got all day! That 2 minutes of peace kept me going for another hour before I took another bathroom break.

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

    With 4 girls in 5 years, when did you ever find time for a 2 minute bathroom break? Lol

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    Ruth Beaty
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When my oldest first slept through the night after a bad bout of colic I kept getting up and checking on her.

    Nikki D
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When your baby starts sleeping through the night, the milk pumps don't get the memo and continue to leak milk all night.

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

    I'll hide and you seek. You shall never find me.

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    Siddharth Rath
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    7 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But with them, must be chaos. Gosh it's impossible to live with and without kids....I guess

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

    Is the car half full or half empty?

    Vonskippy
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    It's not often you see a car that ugly still on the road. Is it supposed to be a Austin Allegro?

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

    We're all grumpy when we're hungry. 😩😡

    Jade Lynn
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most children have a temper and are grumpy sometimes especially when hungry. Actually most adults are the same way. Some children will remember you saying things like that about them and feel bad when they have a normal reaction to something that makes them grumpy.

    Ruth Beaty
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nah, I blamed all those on the hubby, so funny.

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

    I only shave if I am going to be wearing a dress. 😉

    Ruth Beaty
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Eww, not me, had to shave all the way any time I shaved. Too scratchy otherwise.

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    Ans Pardons
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    7 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Brilliant, the English titles in Greek characters: "Porky and Bess", "Garbage", "Don't make me read it"

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    ♥Kitty♥
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seriously though...after giving birth I feel like I can take on anything

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

    I love all comics in BP. This style is so cute!

    Rheannin Wright
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me too! I'm not even a Mom (yet, maybe someday) but I love these!

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

    Trust me, it will always be there.

    Nikki D
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *glares at all the dishes in the sink*

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    snoozy womble
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We are going through a meowing stage...he expects me to meow back...we're basically cats now

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

    You could have drank the whole bottle while you were reading all that.

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

    anything that involves glitter requires wine - LOL

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

    Whenever I get my nails done I always feel so much more put together.

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

    So much to think about...So many decisions...

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

    I think this is about the mother having all the focus on the birth and the child itself and when the child is born she becomes overwhelmed from people around and all their questions about stuff she has never even thought about.

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

    Many parents quickly feel the need to protect their newborn child, but that is not the same thing as bonding and loving. Many parents (mothers especially) feel guilty if they don't experience this instant love rush, that they heard so much about, but it's totally normal. It can take time to bond and start having true and deep feelings of love for your baby and that's OK.

    Rheannin Wright
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Depression and anxiety run in my family, and I struggle with both currently. I'm on medication, but it barely helps. I'm 27, in a committed relationship, but nowhere near ready to have a baby. I'm terrified that I'll go crazy after having a baby, and that I'll never have that intense love rush everyone speaks of. My Mother, my Aunts, my Grandma, they were all supermoms. I could never live up to them, especially now, and I'm running out of time! :(

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

    We dont all feel that rush of love. We dont all get that bubble of happiness, bonding for many takes time, and it scares us to death. My girl was about 4-5 months old before I felt the ture pang of love for her.( I had Post Natal Depression it was evil.)

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

    My oldest child's first words were Da Da Da Da Da..... I was at home with him all day while hid Da was at work.

    Mylah Rose
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I found out a really interesting fact recently; in most languages from way way back into history, a baby will describe its mother as "ma ma" because it means / sounds like, "mine, here with me". And fathers "da" because traditionally they were out hunting / gathering / working so they are the one over "da" or "there" So "ma" means here (mine) "da" means there Cool huh?

    snoozy womble
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought my kids first word was going to be Mummy, he was really going for the Ma ma ma thing but it turned out to be milk...followed by strawberry...well fine then XD

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

    Leaving my son at daycare and he's be screaming, crying -- driving to work I'd have to pull the car over I'd be sobbing, call the daycare, "Oh, he stopped right after you left."

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

    I always remind myself that she wont be this needy forever....gets me through!

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

    Yes, Mummy wants to get some sleep tonight.

    Lila Launehase
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah. Nice try, mom. Start all over again, please!

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

    I play games on my phone. It helps me to get sleepy.

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

    If you want to sleep, don't be on your phone, computer or TV. The bright light from the screen messes with your head. Read a book instead.

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

    Blue light filter apps can help with this problem, at least on phones.

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    Amanda Ford
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please internet, let me go to sleep!

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

    I like the one about the burger.

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

    Didn't have Google in my day. How helpful that would have been.

    Ruth Beaty
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank goodness I had a helpful mother-in-law, couldn't have made it through the first one without her.

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    My O My
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tantrum is tantrum. No matter if boy or girl

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

    Really, why ARE the couch cushions always on the floor?!

    Electric isopod
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My couch cushion won’t come off. But if they did, damn rights they’d be on the floor all the time and I’d be wondering why?

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

    I was NEVER going to let my kid in the bed......she spends half the night in our bed.

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    Anna M. Raimondi
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm a grandmother now and somethings never change...

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    Siddharth Rath
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    7 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sleep? Gotta be a typo. She means 'suffer' lol

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    Ruth Beaty
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can remember holding my overactive third toddler down so I could grab a 15 minute nap when I was pregnant with my fourth. Sooo tired!

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

    I believe, kids have too much saying nowadays and I don't think it makes them happier, rather the opposite. Stressed parents with too much to do, too much to live up to, etc., don't have the energy to take a conflict with their child. They already have a bad conscience, wondering if they are good enough parents, and so they don't want to see their child unsatisfied and unhappy, so instead they do anything to please their child, but I believe a child will feel more satisfied by strikly set boundaries.

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

    I just want to clarify that I'm not blaming the parents for the children being needy and spoiled, at least not entirely, but the society. It's hard to be a parent today, with too much pressure coming from too many directions.

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    Jade Lynn
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even as a child I was taught to use manners and if I didn't I would not get what I wanted.

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

    "Don't let the peas touch the macaroni" "Cut the crust off the bread I want the crust not the bread" "I can't eat this sandwich you cut it the wrong way (crying)" "I don't need a napkin" "I don't need a fork" "I can't drink this the straw doesn't bend (crying)" "I will help you cook (eats green beans off cutting board."

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