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Parenthood is one of the most exciting yet also testing phases in one's life. 

You devote your once-careless lifestyle to a tiny human that you must protect and guide into this big harsh world, and although it's a tremendously rewarding thing – it's easy to get overwhelmed. 

Unforeseen circumstances, sleepless nights, temper tantrums and burnout will visit your household frequently – and since most folks tend to suffer from good old "parent guilt," it's crucial to remember that every kid is different and that, in reality, everyone's just winging it. 

Nothing will ever make you feel as confident as you would like to, as there are no care instructions for your offspring – however, sticking to the "today was hard, but I got through it" mentality works wonders. 

And since it's still summertime, Bored Panda has decided to focus on a more lightweight aspect of parenting and gather a couple of posts that sum up what it's like taking care of a kid during this magical season. 

#1

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threetimedaddy Report

K W
Community Member
3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Meanwhile my kid is busy infiltrating every camp, birthday party, and theatre performance when we're at the park.

Little king trash mouth
Community Member
3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My oldest (7) invites himself everywhere! I could not be more opposite

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Charles Ersimoen
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Non-native English user here. What does "I don't do busy" mean in this context?

Lucy
Community Member
3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can blame your 5 yo I don't like crowds either

Heidrance
Community Member
3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i applaud this kid for being self aware. i didn't realize i hate crowds until my late teens...

bob C
Community Member
3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

just give everyone a little push in and it won't be busy 🙂

Lily Francis
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Are you planning on drowning everyone? You'd be a great role model! Psycho! 😅

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Amy Stone-Chandler
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nothing scares me more then a public pool/beach that's overcrowded. Every year kids drown from this.

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Why summer is the best season? Most will find this question pretty absurd as it's easy to see why life tends to seem a little more exciting during these hot days. 

Trips to the beach, the 7AM sunshine that streams through your window, endless possibilities, and that summery breeze that fills you up with a certain kind of energy you don't get on the gloomy cold days. 

Of course, let's not forget the main pleasures of all time – barbecues and picnics. The smell of food cooking on a grill is one of the best summer experiences and lying on that warm grass while having something to snack on is simply divine.  

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    #2

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    VancityReynolds Report

    May light defeat the darkness
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am glad your wife let you live to tell the story.😂

    ns
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    well her name *is* Blake 'Live'ly

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    PandaPops
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol Ryan Reynolds. Love this man

    CaliCoast
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ryan Reynolds is an international treasure and must be protected at all costs!!

    Shelley Dawson
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Like my godfather used to send me to play on the railway lines.

    E Hall
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gorgeous man, great sense of humor, lovely family. My heart can't take it! 🥰

    Crystal Coker
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Keep in mind that she will determine which nursing home you go to! 🤣🤣

    Mary Mathew
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You are such a funny freak lol

    Katherine Stevens
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh Ryan your hilarious. I used to hate Blake lively because she was married to you, but she is hilarious too. Super cute couple. Hope they make it through hollywood...

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    Summertime also indicates that your beloved children are on their well-deserved break from school and all the homework, meaning that the household finally becomes one again – unless you ship them to a summer camp or something. 

    However, if the camp is out of the door, it also suggests that you're now responsible for your offspring's entertainment and that you're bound to endure all the possible boredom tantrums. 

    Without a doubt, it’s easier to manage your kids' leisure activities during school days, as they've had enough chores that a simple cinema trip once a month is enough to satisfy their cravings; yet when that summer break starts, you know that you're going to have to unleash your inner creativity. 

    #3

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    R_A_Dadass Report

    Falcon
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You forgot to censor the logo (sarcasm :P) 🙄

    Ladies and Gentlemen
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    you know how shitty the quality of people commenting at BP has become, when people have to add (sarcasm) at the end of even a very normal comment!

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    Michael Violette
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So basically he realized he had seagulls??

    Sue
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You're supposed to do it in the dark.

    Katherine Stevens
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All this chick wants to know is if you brought enough for her too 🤣. Secretly, same, you brought enough for us too, right?

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    Tim Geren
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's kinda funny how everyone's complaining that they censored Dadass

    Amy Stone-Chandler
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sigh. The "SNACKS" are IN the water!! Go. Be free! Fetch. Thrive.

    #4

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    KelleysBreakRm Report

    Desiree McKinnon
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My friends complained of boredom, they ended up washing down walls

    Janet Graham
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We washed walls and woodwork. Also had 4-H projects to complete for the August Fair. Plus there was all of the canning and jelly making. We had a day or 2 per week for ourselves and learned not to complain.

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    Alan Gale
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Busy hands are happy hands." You're welcome to use this quote.

    WordWeaver
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My parents didn't believe in "bored" either. Always plenty of chores to do.

    Lily Francis
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who can be bored when you have books?

    Lily Francis
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And of course, we always had chores and jobs. No time for boredom.

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    Sinead Kenny
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ooh I'm stealing this. What a great 💡!

    Stacey Rae
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My rule when the kids were growing up was that anytime one said she / he was bored they would have to complete a math print out page. Never bored.

    Magical Carp God
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I never understood why parents think chores are the opposite of boredom. That's just boredom × 3!

    Wysteria_Rose
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I learned early in life to never say "I'm bored." Even as an adult, if I'm sitting and staring into space and my parent asks if I'm bored, I go, "Nope, I am very content."

    heyitsfionabtw
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good thing Bored Panda was invented!

    Mary Peace
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are many of us that remember a time not just pre-Bored Panda, not just pre-Internet, but pre-computer.

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    "I'm bored" –the dreaded words the majority of parents will hear on the first morning of their child's summer break; and since both parents work in most families, it means that you're now going to have to come up with a plan that'll keep your youngster busy and preferably happy. 

    In reality, a summer full of pool parties and trips to amusement parks won't work because you'll be swamped with your own work-related tasks – however, assigning a couple of house chores and arranging sleepovers at friends' houses might give you some time to come up with an exciting but realistic "bucket list" for the summer that'll also work with your job's schedule. 

    #5

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    thedad Report

    Autistic apricot
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My sister calls me old and I am 2 and a half years older then her, not old at all

    James G. Currie
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    With a straight face, just look her in the eye, and reply; "You feeling old does not mean I resemble that comment."

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    Keisha
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My 26 year old son calls me old. Yesterday he dislocated his shoulder reaching for his shoe. Well played KARMA.

    Valerie Mace
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My friend calls me old, only a year and mnth older than him

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    #6

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    TheManWhoSmiles Report

    Alana Voeks
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You know, if you meet in the middle, your kid is more likely to agree to learning household chores. That way too, you can get delayed gratification AND a household chore learned, plus a new fun skill. Just do the chores first and then the fun new thing.

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    Now, back to the "parent guilt." Try to remember that social media is full of malarkey. 

    Everyone wants only the best things for their children – that's a fact – however, don't beat yourself up about not being able to give your kid a summer full of Pinterest-like activities. 

    Sometimes overscheduling and overcomplicating things is just an unnecessary hustle. 

    Be there for your little one and set some time aside each day. For the most part, doing something simple like going to the playground or watching their favorite cartoon/movie together is more than enough to make great memories.

    #7

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    simoncholland Report

    Pirates of Zen Pants
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The real optimism is when the parent brings a book.

    Boreddd🇺🇦
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not a parent, but I always have a book on me at the beach. And yes, it is very optimistic of me to do that(siblings)

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    Lea S.
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am relating to this so hard right now. I just took my five daycare kids 'swimming' in the backyard. We had wading pools, a slip n slide, and a fishtank filled with water beads. My neighbor asked me if I wanted a chair, I just answered by running away to tend to someone trying to stuff an earthworm in their mouth.

    Vorname Nachname
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Should've let them eat it, kids don't get enough protein these days anyways

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    Amy Stone-Chandler
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess earplugs and a sleep mask would technically be wrong.

    Cydney Golden
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When my teen started bringing her own book to the beach, I knew I'd actually given birth to her and no switches at the hospital.

    Damien Teran
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, the most optimistic is bringing a chair, offering to bring another for your partner, then not being able to say anything when they take yours after refusing one of their own

    Daniel Alicea
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What you mean is , when the dad brings the chair.....

    James G. Currie
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Depends on the chair - if it is built correctly, it will succeed in not sinking into the sand and being permanently lost. ;)

    Zophra
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I THINK what is meant - is that with kids you don't get a chance to sit down?

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    #8

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    thedad Report

    K W
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah that is really crazy. None of the fall middle/high school sports started until mid August when I was growing up.

    PumpernickelsBum
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    American football isn't th most popular in the world. Maybe that's the reason they start the earliest.

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    Erica Ventura
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    High school cross country training starts in July for our kids. They have week of camping as a team over the summer so that's fun, but it's HOT! Luckily the coach cancels practice whenever it's really bad

    heyitsfionabtw
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I signed up for color guard (a fall sport) for senior year in high school, and practice for it started before the current school year was even over. ridiculous? maybe. hot? definitely. fun? 100000000% yes.

    Zophra
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Marching band was like this too.

    juice
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    for my school it was just one week in July, which i thought was reasonable

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    Marissa
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lmao July?? We started our soccer practices literally the day after school ended. June 8th.

    Gossameringue
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The summer wave of Professional Children

    Keisha
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate to admit it but I'm glad my kids are to lazy for all that.

    Katherine Stevens
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If your in any active extracurricular activities in the schools around here, they are practicing all summer. Texas is a little obsessed with winning.

    Kathleen Pearlman
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My daughter, who never got a sunburn, was great in the heat, asked me to get her out of summer bad camp. She was fried. Putting kids through that kind of c**p in August heat is terrible and should never have been allowed.

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    OyVeyLady Report

    Kookamunga
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My sweet summer child, let me disabuse you of that notion right now. In 1975, someone was indeed selling rocks. And Americans happily bought them. PET-ROCK-6...ab0a4b.jpg PET-ROCK-62d6d91ab0a4b.jpg

    blobby_grrl
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    well, I mean, who wouldn't buy a genuine pet rock???

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    Autistic apricot
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have loads of rocks but am always happy for more

    tuzdayschild
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey, that kid already understands the concept of supply and demand.

    Wonderful
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd buy a rock from a kid selling rocks.

    ami
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where is that park I want to buy some! :)

    M O'Connell
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tell that to landscapers!

    Fieke Engelen
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good on him. Wishing him luck. Beats lemonade any time

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    While it might seem that these stress-inducing months will never end, we all know that it’ll be over in the blink of an eye. Kids grow up, and (as cheesy as it might sound) the next thing you know, they've already gone to college. Start making memories, even if it's as simple as taking a stroll to your nearby park. 

    #10

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    michimama75 Report

    That other Panda
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You forgot the “MUUUUM!! YOU WERE’NT WATCHING! I’ll do it again…” and repeat

    Zophra
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "For the love of God...mom. just. watch. him." (muttered under my breath)

    blobby_grrl
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "For the sake of everyones ears" (also muttered under breath)

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    phoebe julien
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ahaha i used to do this exact thing :) :)

    Ashley Shelton
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    While your staring at the the whole time......I get this every day lol 😆

    heyitsfionabtw
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the kid's defense, moms (or at least mine is) are usually so attached to their phones that it takes several different variations of the anthem in order for them to do much as glance at you, and by then the kid's given up because apparently Facebook is much more fascinating them watching your child somersault in the pool.

    Hades (but good)
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    responded with "i'm watching" then "no you're not! you're listening to music"! "I can do both at the same time honey...."

    Pepe Silvia
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You need to hear the splash, how else would you know how good the canonball was?

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    Jay Son
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do this to my wife and daughter 😂

    Mary Mathew
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aaaaaahhhh the good olds days! I mean years! LoL

    Liz Miner
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Its funny, i remember doing this as a kid and it felt so important that my mom watch and I really was heartbroken if I thought she didnt. Now I spend my time convincing my kids, "Yes! I swear I saw it. I just looked away when YOU DIDNT SEE ME!"

    David Force
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I heard this recently and looked over at the mom who never looked up from her phone. The child kept yellow for her mom to look but the phone sadly won the battle for her attention. Glad we didn’t have phones when my daughter was little.

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    daddygofish Report

    Amy Stone-Chandler
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My son is an Aspie. We did day camp. Once.

    Katherine Stevens
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What an awesome kid, he sound very mature for his age.

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    #12

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    Dad_At_Law Report

    stardust
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fr though, that's a problem

    Piper Ferrell
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always used to hear "I need a strong pair of boys to help me lift this" at weights camp. And as a girl, I would always go up and help. I got in trouble, but bish I lift more weight than half of those boys. GIRLS ARE NOT THE WEAKER SEX!!!!

    Boreddd🇺🇦
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This happens every damn year. At school. When we need to give back school books our teacher always says that

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    Turt_Le
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Had a similar issue when my youngest started Auskick last year. Organisers decided they'd do school year level groups *and* a girls group. The girls group had kids aged 4-10. Anyone with eyes can tell you there is waaaay more difference in ability (both mental and physical) between a 4 year old and a 10 year old than there is between males and females of the same age before puberty. It sucked for everyone in the "girl" group. I gave some feedback but wasn't really backed up by any other parents, but thankfully this year it's organised just in year levels. This change is likely because the total number of girls participating this year is a less than a third of what it was last year, so not enough for them to run it as a separate group.

    Tess the ferret
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Im not saying this isn't sexist and stereotypical, but surely a smaller ball would require more accuracy so it would be a compliment to their skills? Princesses is definitely a problem though

    Anaïs Grobin
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Princess" is a huge problem. Also, his kid is 10. Not 20. There's not a huge difference in size & strength in ten year olds.

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    Elliot Fowler
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Smaller footballs are more difficult to control and are even used by coaches to train new players. You couch is accidentally training the girls to be better than the boys at the game.

    Katherine Stevens
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or maybe he does know and that is his plan. He may have a daughter and really wants to make the girls better. My dad was a softball coach and he did anything (with in proper care)to make my sisters team better.the princess part maybe he wants to make them feel more special than they already are.

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    That nerd Zoe ️‍🇺🇦️‍
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People say women are weaker but most of us bleed for 7 days and some even create a whole human in their bodies.

    Pepe Silvia
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's such a s**t argument, ignoring the fact that we're talking about prepubescent children for a second, the female body is made to do that stuff, it has a month long menstrual cycle that ends with excretion of dead cells. It's not like you have a gash on yoru arm and you're just letting it bleed for a week, and treating it that way is a gross misunderstanding of the human body. How about we don't mock people for things they cant control?

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    Rita Rose
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Im a female and played soccer from as early as 3 years old for 10 years and I was always stronger than the boys, even in the warm up doing push ups and stuff I used to beat all of them!!!!

    Bored_Panda
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, at least they got to go first…

    Dylan Armstrong
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Funny how lots of men on here don't see an issue. I'm the person officially coming to tell you that that is sexism in it's systematic form. Women pointing out sexist actions and men trying their best to justify them. That's sexism at it's core. That's how sexism survives in our culture. Stop arguing. You are the problem. Make a change by actually listening. The message here is THIS IS SEXISM.

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    Bored Panda hopes that you've enjoyed this chucklesome ensemble of relatable parenting tweets! Remember to cherish all the significant and seemingly insignificant memories you make with your kid, and let us know if you've got anything exciting planned for the summer.

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    TheaLanden Report

    Miss Ann Thrope
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Try serving hay tossed with a little ranch dressing.

    Catalina Winemixer
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’ve had the longest worst day at work ever, and still have to make food for my family. That doesn’t sound awful.

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    bill marsano
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My own secret, which worked all year, was to feed them 20 to 30 minutes late.

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    LurkAtHomeMom Report

    Duesvolent90
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    Premium
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I gotta know, it's not a big deal but...I gotta know, did it work?

    Sue
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Comes home to fire trucks at house

    Candice Cook
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shoot, they'll have looked it up on YouTube and be roasting marshmallows in 10 minutes.

    Janet Graham
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You might want to keep an eye on those stinkers.

    Amy Stone-Chandler
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Long pause of silence till you realize they have YouTube'd it and realize it's wood they need

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    Lady Goldberry
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've never understood why some parents hate the school hols. Apart from those having to find extra childcare, I mean...but I love not getting up at the crack of dawn to make sandwiches and hustling the kiddies out of bed when I didn't want to get up myself. Much more civilised to get up at 8 and have a slower morning. Also, I love having my kids around, they're so much fun 💗

    Turt_Le
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And in 40°C + it's half way dry by the time you take the washing basket back inside

    Kaseylulu
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol my kid goes through 4-5 outfit changes a day, just because.

    Lily bloom
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same here. Play clothes to go outside. Get wet. Change into other play clothes. Get wet again. Change again. Get wet and dirty. Come in and change. Shower before bed and into sleep clothes. Repeat every day. Times 2. Plus normal amount of laundry for the rest of the family. 642479532 loads of laundry a week

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    Annemarie Mattheyse
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And for parents with kids in schools with uniforms: 50% less laundry due to absence of school uniform items to wash...

    Bubs623
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My son's self stated goal for the summer between 8th and 9th grades was to only wear his boxers. They doubled as swim trunks. He didn't want to go anywhere or 'do anything' except swim, game, eat and sleep. He was so dedicated.

    tmw
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    clothing? in the summer? the kids just wear bathing suits, right?

    Kate Ylst
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The best part is not having to deal with socks!

    Keisha
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You haven't been to my house. I don't know how three people dirty so much clothes. I perpetually wash clothes no matter what time of year it is.

    ADHD McChick
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is my son AF. Seems like every 3 days I have to remind him to shower and change his dàmn clothes! 😂

    Janet Graham
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And they don't wear much, either.

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    Agent 8433599
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol, next thing you know they'll come running inside panicking about missing the bus

    Tim
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lie detector test shows this to be a lie. No kid on Earth doesn't know the precise last day of school.

    stardust
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think there's no way they DONT know school's out. Smh.

    K W
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a joke but I will say my kid is absolutely clueless about time. He's 8 and he quite often misses things related to breaks, seasons, weekends etc. If I told him to go wait for his bus the week after school got out he probably would've.

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    Mary Peace
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My Dad once told me (with serious face) that I didn't have to go to school the next day, or the one after, but I should go the one after that. It took a while for me to work out it was just a Friday evening.

    Beachbum
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Every kid knows when the last day of school is! This lady is crazy!

    Fieke Engelen
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't believe that! Teachers are much to happy to say ' enjoy your and my holiday"

    Audra Sisler
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No way my kids would fall for that!! LOL

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    Mary Peace
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe they keep asking weird questions that you can't answer, so you feel as if you know nothing.

    Huddo's sister
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only six weeks, how long are your holidays?

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    Bored_Panda
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel the same way except I’m the kid who’s bored and “surfing the web” for stuff to do after my usual stuff

    Monday
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Might I suggest exploring the weird side of youtube? Start with a well-known oddity like Saladfingers and then continue clicking on the weirdest recommendation you find until you're sucked into the abyss of "what the hell?".

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    That nerd Zoe ️‍🇺🇦️‍
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm ready for summer break to be over but I have a few more weeks. Yes I know that's weird for a teen but I'm usually expected to do the dishes more often than during the school year, also I have nothing to do all day-

    Audra Sisler
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    3 days ago I had mini panic attack when I realized there is still exactly 4 weeks left of summer break!!!! Lol

    Cydney Golden
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As teachers like to say...it's been a long week today.

    Sharon
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I must be the only parent in history who loved having the kids home all summer. We'd go to the lake. Take day trips to an island near me, largest freshwater island in the world, and drive around to different beaches all day. Pack picnic lunches with Kool aid and pop and all the makings for sandwiches and chips and cheesies. Then eat at a drive in for supper. All day We'd have a snack on whatever we felt like out of the hamper and cooler but supper was fries and a burger. They would wind down on the way home and be in bed asleep before I could unload the van. Loved summer with the kids. They grow up so fast and then it's all over.

    Janet Graham
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Time flies when you're having fun.

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    Kookamunga
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hmmm...must be big house not to hear that racket.

    Gareth Baus
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds like they probably were playing well together.

    Elaine Harley
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Interesting. I wouldn't equate "quiet" with "hammer."

    Amy Stone-Chandler
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Curious how one doesn't notice children hammering things into walls faster? I'm in apt and can hear it 4 floors down lol

    Janet Graham
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Next, teach them how to spackle.

    MygrandsonscallmeNia
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I keep my grandsons up until 4 am. 3 am, I give them, one melatonin. I stay up until 5, or 6 am, just to get some Peace while watching TV. Downside, I have to get up at least, 2 hours before they do, so this old body, can have some coffee, and time to wake up. Around 7 pm, I get really sleepy... And that's when they do the things, their not supporting to. Like last night, my grandson that is 8, decided at this time to make I've cream rolls... I don't know how I couldn't hear him getting out the glass baking dish. There are a few others with it, in a small drawer. I wake the dead getting them out! I go in to see what they are, and see nepoltitian I e cream, everywhere, and melted ice cream all over the bottom of the pan. I spendy the next 15 minutes trying to clean it up. 4 1/2 year old just agreed it was good, and grinned. It was all over the washer (yes, it's in the kitchen, as part of my counter, with the dryer in-between it, and the stove. It was everywhere!

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    James G. Currie
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Watch "Risky Business", and do everything that you wife won't kill you for! lol

    Tim
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So... just dance in the living room?

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    Atopher Bot
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Paint. The answer is always paint. Paint the walls they have drawn on. Paint the trim that has grime permeated down to the wood underneath. Paint the baseboards destroyed by slamming chairs and toys into them. When the kids are away, you can paint and not have to worry about a trail of footprints across the wood floor.

    Keisha
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If my five year old isn't with me I feel like he will be abducted,then abandoned somewhere because it would cost the kidnapper to much to feed him.

    Bored_Panda
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Relax and enjoy the silence 🌅

    Cydney Golden
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love being a parent and now a grandparent, but the empty nest rocks.

    Mary Mathew
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For once Anything You want!! But Make Sure it's cleaned up 😉

    Amy Stone-Chandler
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    An old neighbour did this with her 3 kids. Hubby stayed home. He made it 2.5 days before he knocked on my door holding two beers. Poor guy was so bored. He also said he'd eaten several pounds of BBQ'd meat of every description lol

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    Pirates of Zen Pants
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OK, but your kid stole that idea from my spouse.

    CMDR unematti
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So use designated cups they always use for water, that is only theirs

    Cathy Hurd
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And leaving the milk, juice, kool-aid (whatever) container in the fridge with 3 drops in it. "But it wasn't empty"

    Remi (He/Him)
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Designated cups work for kids and adults alike. Just remember to give them a wash every couple of days

    Cydney Golden
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shouldn't dump the water out. You're supposed to leave them around to throw at the aliens.

    Charlie Birkner
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Try teenagers on a group trip with cases of sodas. Half empty cans everywhere

    Keisha
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nope my five year old knows he better put that sh*t in the dishwasher.

    Rumple Schleppskin
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok that cup isn't getting washed until an entire cup of sips comes out of it. When they come back for more water and sips.. It'll be sitting right there, for them. Assuming they're playing outside,.. They probably should be drinking more.. Water

    Amy Stone-Chandler
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why are you washing a cup used with water and one sip? Hell no! They get one cup each morning. They re-use and if other liquid THEY WASH to use the same day.

    Janet Graham
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We had color-coded plastic cups for water. They got washed once per week.

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    Mara Is Non-binary 🇺🇦
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that means it was a good vacation, that’s how i feel, and i’m a teen!

    Misty Pendergrast
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When parents go on "vacation" with their kids, they come home needing a vacation from their vacation.

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    Sue
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The weight you lose from running after them you gain back by snacking on their leftovers before you throw them out.

    Janet Graham
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And you probably have a ton of laundry and need to get groceries. Tomorrow, the kids will be bored and cranky.

    Keisha
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That was me two weeks ago and I'm still trying to recover.

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    mahnamematt Report

    K W
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My kid doesn't need a mom so much as any object that can field the question "can i have a popsicle" being asked 47 times a day.

    asexualotl (she/her)
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i really want to get your comment to 47 upvotes and keep it there

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    Chioma Cobb
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Best I ever heard was "What would like for desert?" Response "I don't want desert I just want a popsicle!" LOL 😆

    Mary Peace
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hate to correct you but that's dessert. Nobody wants desert, it's like the beach with no sea.

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    Deborah B
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Make your own popsicles with sugar-free squash, let them have them whenever they like, without asking, until they're gone, refill the tray every evening.

    Pepe Silvia
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Squash? Realistically, what kind of sugar addicted kid would eat that? I'd have thought mango or orange or something. Squash???

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    Shawn Gula
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Then I did well in the popsicle food group today! I had 4! Kid and Sugar-free

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

    And ice. I swear my kids seem to subsist on ice and popsicles alone. 🤦

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    Trophy Husband
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's enough money to buy like 2 whole ice creams!

    Wonderful
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I went there once. I can't believe how expensive it is and I went there in the before "end of world" times. Now you probably have to take out a second mortgage for the strawberry cheesecake in a cup. Can't afford cones.

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    Janet Graham
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hmm, kids on a sugar high with brain freeze.

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    Pirates of Zen Pants
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's like the opposite of a mime. One surprises you because there's no narration, the other surprises you because the narration never stops.

    LoneTomato
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Truer words were never said. Again and again . And again....😂(by the kids at least)

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    Annemarie Mattheyse
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Mommy! I'm smiling at you!" "Mommy, I LOVE keeping you company!" "I love you, Mommy." Adorable when not said at 4 minute intervals while I'm trying to concentrate on work.

    Tiffany Bailey
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mine NEVER STOP TALKING 🤣 they tell me everything they are doing right in front of me. Added bonus, the oldest tells me I am playing the game wrong... doesn't matter what game... I am for sure not following the rule she made up 1.5 seconds ago

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    wen_sco Report

    James G. Currie
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You held onto all those lunches? Hopefully they were safely freezable! lol

    Anaïs Grobin
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep I feel this. My food budget has gone up by 120%. That's the actual math, too. Lol

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    shipleytweets Report

    stardust
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    TURN UP THE MUSIC TURN DOWN THE LIGHTS

    Feminist Percussionist
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I GOT A FEELING, IM GOING TO BE ALRIGHT, OKAY (OKAY), ALRIGHT ITS ABOUT DAMN TIME

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    Pepe Silvia
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol for us it was Cowboy by Kid Rock. Eventually we knew the entire first verse until the "Cowboy, babyyy", we'd be screaming it out the open windows while my mom regretted every moment buying that CD. Still a bop

    King PBJames
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    3 years ago

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    Ah yes, strippers and swearing. Starting them young I see

    That nerd Zoe ️‍🇺🇦️‍
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a good song. Also swearing? C'mon it's just words. If they're used against people, then sure. But in that song cuss words aren't really used against people. And you don't necessarily know how old the kids are. Chill out.

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    Bored_Panda
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I did but I had Nutella right after….

    OVERBOSSC
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cut out the middle man and just brush your teeth with Nutella

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    that.bitch.mae
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The amount of times I forgot to brush my teeth during breaks as a kid. I think there were times where I went a week without doing it but luckily after that I never went more than two full days without brushing my teeth.

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    stardust
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pinecones are cool tho ;-;

    Carol Creger
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We picked up a couple of pine cones that were cool and tied them off in a bag came back a few hours later the bag was full of spiders!

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    Pirates of Zen Pants
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't have kids. I'm forced to bring the pine cones home myself.

    Teampandas GF
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dad taught us to collect these. They are great to start a fire in the fireplace. So we had to fill loads of boxes for the coming winter...

    Nicoll Cope
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I walked into my daughter's old room a few months ago to start getting it ready to convert into my office (she's am adult and moved out over a year ago), flipped on the fan, amd a pinecone came flying at my head. She had somehow managed to get it balanced on top of the fan blade. IT'S BEEN THERE FOR 2+ YEARS AND NO ONE NOTICED! I'm still in awe of the fact that her 5' tall self somehow managed to figure out how to get it up there. I haven't processed this enough yet to want to know *why* it was up there, however. I'm just thankful that it wasn't one of the glitter coated ones.

    Tuna Fish
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Um, you need a banana for scale, duh.

    Sophie Shriki
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I still keep that huge pine cone my son brought me 16 years ago.

    Celtic Pirate Queen
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG! We lived in San Diego for 10 years and there was a street a few blocks away where these dropped. I collected BAGS of them. Perfect for holiday decorations.

    Celtic Pirate Queen
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hahahaha! When we lived in San Diego I went over near my Dad's house & collected a sh*t ton of these. I add them to the Christmas garland, along with red berries & white lights. Totally classic look and practically free.

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    notmythirdrodeo Report

    Shayne Scott
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why do you need a clothes dryer in summer?

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    Agent 8433599
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Y'all quit hating on the term "swimming costumes"! It's means the same as swimsuit!

    PenguinQueen
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Brit here - Standard practice to call them swimming costumes or for short 'Cozzie' may come from the 'onsie' style clothing or costumes worn by old timers in Victorian days here?

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    Hobby Hopper
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm way too modest to actually do it, but I can't help think how much easier it would be not to have to wear anything swimming. No sand tracked in, no extra laundry, no changing into and then out of the swimsuit and trying to squeeze into something stretchy and clingy with wet skin. No bags of wet nasty fabric waiting around in the back of your car begging to be forgotten and get moldy.

    MCathenaE
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All I can think of is someone wearing a cape & a mask to the beach 😆

    stardust
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    3 years ago

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    Did you just call them 'swimming costumes'?? AS A COMPETITIVE SWIMMER, I AM ENRAGED

    Madalynn Sanford
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    3 years ago

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    Wth is a "swimming costume"??? Lmao it's called a swimsuit

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    Electra Complex
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think "swallowing kids" means parenting y'all

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

    Lick over the sweaty arm (aka salt), down the tequilla, and then swallow the kids (lemon)