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I’ve been doodling about life as a mom for the past several years starting since I was pregnant. Since then, my doodles have ebbed and flowed based on my exhaustion levels and the stages of life that the kids were in.

I posted some parenting comics on Bored Panda before. You can check them out here and here

I hope you find my newer doodles a little amusing and most of all, relatable.

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#1

I Didn’t Sign Up To Carry Your Scooter For 15 Minutes, But Okay

I Didn’t Sign Up To Carry Your Scooter For 15 Minutes, But Okay

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Pizzagirl 91
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Alright, but the POSSIBILITY that they might use the scooter instead of wanting to be carried does even this out, doesn't it? (at least that's what I told my husband when we were on a walk with our twins' new scooters. But they were very comfortable to be carried on my shoulders!)

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As an only child, I found myself doodling and coloring more often than not. Life and school got in the way for a couple of decades and the drawing went down significantly during this time. Funny enough, now that life is busier than ever working full-time as a healthcare worker and having two kids, I find myself craving a creative outlet and having a moment to draw about my experiences.

#2

The Worst

The Worst

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Cooking Panda
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is why i got rid of all the toys that could make a sound. At least i took out the batteries 😅

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#3

Cheetos In The Kitchen, Or Else You’ll Get Ambushed

Cheetos In The Kitchen, Or Else You’ll Get Ambushed

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CMKL
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How'd she manage to pull that off!? I can't even open a roll of toilet paper without kids coming out of the woodwork!

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The most difficult part of my creative process is the difficulty of generating ideas from being exhausted by work and family life. Often times being in the thick of mommy duties, the last thing I'm thinking about is ideas for what to draw and I'm probably missing a lot of drawing ideas like this, but that comes with momming territory.

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#4

Sick More Than Not Sick, Right?

Sick More Than Not Sick, Right?

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Pizzagirl 91
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Try having twin toddlers... One's sick, the other not, then you have to pick up the second one early with a fever, then they get better, then your husband is sick for double the time (even though you're the one the sick children were sticking to like poo on a shoe), then you work for 2 days, then you're sick yourself, think "yeah, some time to myself!" - and on day 2 of your sick leave, you've got to pick up twin 1 from daycare with diarrhoea... They say it gets better when the children are older, please, for the love of god, tell me that's true?!

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#5

But First, Coffee, Every Day

But First, Coffee, Every Day

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Shyla Bouche
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I used to have a travel mug that held an entire carafe of coffee. When I got to daycare, I'd brew a pot, and take it with me to the toddler room. It would stay hot all day, and it kept me going all day, too. A couple of the older ones learned to say coffee.

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It is extremely hard to find time or energy to create, but when this happens I usually try to take a moment to rest and focus on my other duties. It would be a lot less fun if drawing became a forced chore so I try to take a step back and do something else, and let any ideas come to me organically.

#6

Ouch Ouch Ouch

Ouch Ouch Ouch

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Pizzagirl 91
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No "glasses held together by pure strength of will after another head bump to your nose"? No "C-section scar used as a ballet stage"? No "neck that's been used as a trampoline over night"?

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#7

Makes Meal Prepping That Much Less Unpleasant

Makes Meal Prepping That Much Less Unpleasant

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I like being able to capture my experiences as visuals because funny moments seem to materialize themselves as images in my head, rather than stories. My main overall message is that life as a parent can be exhausting and challenging, but there is some humor in the everyday and seemingly mundane moments, so try to capture and share them with people before they are gone.

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#8

Can There Be More Dishes?!?!

Can There Be More Dishes?!?!

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Ambry Petersen
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Then you have to wash the blanket after every meal to keep things sanitary. Also imagine small sticky child hands all over your food. Silverware can be a blessing....even if you are always washing them.

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#9

Awwww, This Stage Has Passed, But The Guilty Faces Remain

Awwww, This Stage Has Passed, But The Guilty Faces Remain

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Ambry Petersen
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or the gulit tripping. Me: Since you did not eat your dinner you cant have dessert. You can have bread later, but no dessert.....Small child: I guess I'll never eat again....Me: That's not what I said. I have discovered my 6 year old likes to be dramatic.

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#10

Definitely Didn’t Notice When This Happened For The Last Time. End Of An Annoying Era!

Definitely Didn’t Notice When This Happened For The Last Time. End Of An Annoying Era!

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Ambry Petersen
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or the last diaper change, last time breastfeeding, last time tying thier shoes.

#12

Why Are You Right There? I Mean I Love You!

Why Are You Right There? I Mean I Love You!

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Stephanie Goadsby
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The hubby is certainly guilty of this too. Maybe that's one of the reasons why they say boys never really grow up.

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#14

I Do This Less Now Because I Keep Dropping My Phone On My Face

I Do This Less Now Because I Keep Dropping My Phone On My Face

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#16

I Actually Miss This Right Now

I Actually Miss This Right Now

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TailsFangirl03
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

oh easy, you put the sand in your shoes instead of using the perfectly good bucket in front of you!

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#17

Anyone Else Love Watching People’s Reactions To Things You Like To Watch?

Anyone Else Love Watching People’s Reactions To Things You Like To Watch?

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Pizzagirl 91
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love watching Disney/Pixar movies with my stepdaughter. BUT she is kind of a TV-zombie, mouth open, no visible reaction - and once in a while (sometimes even during the opening music) she turns to me and my husband, sees us crying (think "Up") and says "do you think that's sad?" and we're like "*sob* just a tad... *sobs even harder*".

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#18

All Day Every Day. One Day It Will Result In An Injury

All Day Every Day. One Day It Will Result In An Injury

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#19

These Days It Is Mostly Pachycephalosaurus Mood

These Days It Is Mostly Pachycephalosaurus Mood

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#20

Online Schooling Season. Sigh

Online Schooling Season. Sigh

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#21

Up And Down, Up And Down, All Day Long

Up And Down, Up And Down, All Day Long

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Ambry Petersen
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Try eating with a squirming baby on your lap crying because he wants to be walked and you are sitting for five minutes.

#22

As Age Goes Up, So Do The Incidences Of Hurting Self. Oof

As Age Goes Up, So Do The Incidences Of Hurting Self. Oof

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Pizzagirl 91
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Try "changing your sheets and somehow over-fluffing your pillow, even though it's the same pillow, in the same position, and now you've got neck pains radiating up and down your spine"...

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#23

When Left To Their Own Devices, Anything Goes

When Left To Their Own Devices, Anything Goes

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#24

Anyone Do This Too?

Anyone Do This Too?

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Stephanie Goadsby
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yep, all 20 of them. And after having already done so earlier in the day, to which they get redistributed around the house during the hour before bedtime.

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#25

Less And Less Assistance Needed. Just What We Like

Less And Less Assistance Needed. Just What We Like

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#26

Not Quite Sympathetic, Just Blankly Observing

Not Quite Sympathetic, Just Blankly Observing

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Cary
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes or when baby brother falls. Yells I didn't do it and covers his ears from the crying

#27

Yup I Stand By This Too. Sorry

Yup I Stand By This Too. Sorry

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Ambry Petersen
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When teaching children to read you kinda get numb to the repetitive rhymes.

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#28

The Patience Is Hanging On By A Thread

The Patience Is Hanging On By A Thread

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Bored&InSchool
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

no, it's gone, and impatience is a fight against the kids. which feel the same way eventually. **the monopoly experience**

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#29

So Damn Satisfying

So Damn Satisfying

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#30

Holiday Chaos Means Full Stomachs But Exhausted Everything Else

Holiday Chaos Means Full Stomachs But Exhausted Everything Else

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#31

Yes Kiddo I Know I Have To Do It!

Yes Kiddo I Know I Have To Do It!

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#32

Happens More Often Than Not. I Don’t Learn My Lesson

Happens More Often Than Not. I Don’t Learn My Lesson

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#33

Random Moments Of Holiday Season

Random Moments Of Holiday Season

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#34

Yup

Yup

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Pizzagirl 91
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Try "Working Hands" hand cream, and put on hand cream and cotton gloves before you go to sleep (that's double good for you, because it forces you to put your phone down in bed). My hands often bleed in winter, and WH doesn't even hurt on open cuts, and it's very effective!

#35

This Was A Tiring Day

This Was A Tiring Day

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#36

May Your 2023 Be Full Of Great Sleeps

May Your 2023 Be Full Of Great Sleeps

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