29 Marriage Memes for Exhausted Parents in Major Need of a Date Night

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elina lee
May 12, 2023 2:00 PM EDT

Once a couple becomes parents, everything changes. You know, not to be dramatic or anything but it is true. Becoming parents is like entering a new world where sleep is a luxury and all your clothes are drenched in spit-up and baby vomit. With parenthood, come many changes and challenges there's no denying that. 

Sometimes, the changes that come with parenthood can leave you feeling doomed and totally alone. But we're here to remind you that it should be exactly the opposite! This is the time when you and your significant other each have the chance to step up and be the teammate that your partner needs you to be. 

Sure, there will be days when you'll find yourself longing for those pre-baby days. But amidst all the chaos, something magical happens as you discover a new level of teamwork as partners, lovers, and parents. And that, friends, is what marriage should be all about. 

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    Sleeve - When you go back and look at what you've spent on daycare over the years @cynicalparent Cynical Parent
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    Sleeve - When you overhear someone saying that they will never give their kids screen time when they become parents @thedevelopermom
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    Organism - 7:23 AM: Husband randomly starts deep cleaning the house. Me: @mom.wilder
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    Font - BAKFOR Decision Honey Mustard Mama @Honey Mustard Ma My toddler climbed out of her crib and my first thought was "Why don't they make some kind of lid or attachment for the top of these things?" Then I realized thaaaaat's a cage.
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    Font - snarkandlemons SNARK LEMONS @snarkandlemons ... @snarkandlemons Today my toddler pointed out the dark circles under my eyes. It was almost like she was admiring her work.
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    Font - Jawbreaker @sixfootcandy Husband: *texting me* Any chance @sixfootcandy we can skip that dinner party tonight? Me: *already in my pajamas* If that's what you really want.
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    Sleeve - Saturday at 5:56am: What a nice time to be asleep The kids entering my bedroom: E Cynical Parent
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    Smile - When your sick kid wants to cuddle with you. RAMBLIN MAMA
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    Glasses - Me and my bestie: Why don't we have more mom friends? We're sociable. Us at morning drop-off: @themarvelousmrsmom TELI 300
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    Hair - Judging by my kid's drawings, our family will be the subject of Netflix's hottest serial killer documentary in about 10 years: About Me @ponyglasses A
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    Smile - Me: Give your macaroni a minute to cool down. Still me: Blow on it before you eat! My kid ignoring me completely: That's hot. mommy Cocktail
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    Font - Dad Nation @dadnationco Wife: You don't like any of my family or relatives. Me: That's not true, I like your mother in-law a lot better than I like mine.
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    Product - Cynical Parent My wife when I offer to help fold the laundry When she sees the way I'm folding the shirts
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    Forehead - Me: "If you take apart your LEGO set you will lose pieces." My kid: "No I won't!" Also my kid, 5 minutes later: SATIRICAL MOMMY I LOST EVERYTHING
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    Face - Grandparents, sending the grandkids home after buying them more toys and letting them eat endless treats: @jacana_mommy 70X24 D "Bye-bye, our job here is done."
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    Comfort - My husband found clear bra straps, called them Bedtime Bands and convinced our kid to sleep between them to keep nightmares away. Day 3 and going strong. Fam Flyin ny Cocktail
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    Smile - Trying to get that one perfect family photo... mommy Cocktail
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    Font - MY WIFE EVERY TIME SHE HEARS THE AMAZON TRUCK OUTSIDE @BLACKDADHUMOR
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    Smile - How you feel after carrying your toddler around for too long. @STAY.AT.HOMIES
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    Product - When my husband tells me to "just relax”... that. Wow, I did not think of No wonder men run the world. mommy Cocktail
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    Smile - Me: I am a delightful, easy-going person! My husband: @oneawkwardmom
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    Human - Stepping out for a solo Target run after being home with the feral kids all day @momming_glory EC
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    Forehead - Me as a new mom vs. what I imagine I'll look like after I make it through the teenage years. @themarvelousmrsmom
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    Forehead - Me to my husband: I am NoT judgy. Also me watching him clean, eat, sleep, leave his crap around the house: @themarvelousmrsmom
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    Glasses - Husband: Laughs Me: First day of my period, "What's so funny?" 100 @jacana_mommy
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    Smile - Him: why don't you slip into something more comfortable. Me: I thought you'd never ask... @alyceoneword
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    Property - When you're trying to relax but the screams outside the bathroom are getting louder @cerealonthefloor
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    Cheek - When I ask my husband to take a picture of me @AntsyButterfly
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    Textile - Parents when their kids are out of daycare New England Dad TOO
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