42 Parenting Memes Embracing the 'Joys' of Family Ties and Family Trees (December 1, 2023)

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elina lee
Dec 1, 2023 2:00 PM EST

When it comes to Family life, I'll be the first to admit that it ain't always easy, especially during this time of year. There are constant challenges and hurdles to be overcome, a million and one responsibilities per day, and a constant lack of sleep. And while all of this may seem chaotic and overwhelming, it's important to consider these as blessings in disguise. 

These so-called 'hurdles' push us to our limits, and test our resilience and patience, molding us into stronger parents who are ready for anything at any time of the day. They teach us the real meaning of sacrifice and dedication because let's be honest, there's nothing in this world that could compare. 

With that being said, today we're back with our weekly Parenting segment where we highlight all the 'joys' that come along with raising kids. As you scroll through these, we hope you are inspired to be the best parents ever! 

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    Remember, if you lose a sock in the dryer, it comes back as a Tupperware lid that doesn't fit any of your containers.
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    Tryin to stay sleepy when you go to the bathroom at 4am...
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    When you're cleaning your room and you get distracted by stuff you found
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    When your Mom gets mad at your brother for something you did
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    When you been home for 4 hours and you look up and see "LTE" instead of the wifi symbol mercovero
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    LEFT EXIT 12 Sleep when they sleep Binge watch Netflix series until you pass out Parents EAST ST WEL MOD How ToBeADad DAD
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    Me: Finally the kids are in bed. I need a break from them, big time Me, one hour later, looking at a photo of my kids: THE DAD
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    the first time you go to someones house OG
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    CHO Henry @Deion GottaSTFU2h Oscar the Grouch been living in a trash can for 49 years wdsu @wdsu This 'Sesame Street' Muppet will become the first to experience homelessness bit.ly/2RSaDVh 135 10K 30.7K
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    SpacedMom @copymama Following There's something so satisfying about strapping your kid into their car seat as they're blabbing some story, then slamming the door on them mid-sentence. 6:16 AM 15 May 2018
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    Isabel @isabel_npayne My childhood dream has come true Adweek @Adweek Canadian eatery puts tiny chairs around the little 'table' that comes inside pizza boxes: adweek.it/20IEKnq >
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    these names can't be real 7 seven eight DOOOX COUNS Supplies dloud 2 00000 EXXX GOOD H Wik nine DOOOOL OOOO Donations Mah Waylon Madyson Kaylea Kase Eva Elexia Fisher WELCOME TO OUR Trapper CLASSROOM Dylann Wyatt Reagyn Brody Jaden ten 10000 eleven 12 twelve MEER Jose David 13 thirteen Brantley Eilee Bryar Zerachiel Jagger Hunter 14 fourtee B. Layla
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    Allen Marshall @AllenCMarshall FOX has done to our parents what our parents thought video games would do to us. 6:47 PM 6/10/19 Twitter for Android . 10.2K Retweets 38.2K Likes
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    Valerie @ValeeGrrl Oh you spent $8K to take your kids to Disney? My son watched the garbage truck empty our trash 20 minutes ago and he's still talking about it
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    Of course you judge parents in restaurants before you have kids. That's how the human race survives, each person thinking they can do it better before finding out no you can't.
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    Mallory @_Mal97 *tornado siren goes off Me: "Dad, where are we supposed to go if there is a tornado?" Dad: "It's fine"
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    Michael @Home_Halfway RETWEETS 441 Winnie the Pooh's full name is Winston the Feces VII Follow FAVORITES 1,105
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    Air conditioner An air conditioner is a major home appliance that is not designed to cool the whole outside world, so close the door, I'm not going to tell you again. TL;DR WIKIPEDIA
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    What lunch with my wife who is always on her phone is like
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    Rebecca Hazelton @hinxminx "Everyone dies one day. Everyone. Even wolves. But not books. Not words. Words don't die." --my son, 3, who is a lot smarter than I am Oh Jack McGarry @Jack McGarry99 off Rebecca he did not say that
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    Mom: Stop doing that Me: But dad lets me Dad:
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    Daniel Kibblesmith @kibblesmith Your parents in 1996: Don't trust ANYONE on the Internet. Your parents in 2016: Freedom Eagle dot Facebook says Hillary invented AIDS. 11/19/16, 3:27 PM
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    At some point, you go from censoring yourself around adults to censoring yourself around children.
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    SPAWN @ArchivalWisdom Once I got a job I realized that my mother was right, I do have food at home
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    When she says "fine go ahead and do whatever you want" VIA 9GAG.COM HAN STOP CESO WRONG WAY DO NOT ENTER
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    Matt Okine @mattokine When you're 20, fifteen people could turn up to your house at any moment. When you're 30 it literally takes two months of planning to see a friend.
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    8 yr-old me home sick Bob Barker & The Price is Right
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    Me:Inever said that .. Her: 맛 OC
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    Your kids are going to do things they shouldn't. It helps if you married someone with a sense of humour. A. C. Massicotte (b. 2011) Interrupted House, 2017 Marker on latex paint Gifted to his parents, by surprise, Nov. 13
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    IT IS LITERALLY IMPOSSIBLE FOR ANY FATHER TO NOT SQUIRT A GARDEN HOSE AT THEIR CHILD BEHIND A WINDOW
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    "It's not about how tired you are. It's about how tired you're making everyone else." - My husband explaining bedtime to the kids
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    Things that don't exist: -unicorns -tasty Ambrosia salad -a woman who doesn't get mad that her husband is napping Not The Worst Mom
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    Julie Burton @ksujulie Follow Husband: I need your credit card to buy something off Amazon. Me: I have it memorized, ready? Husband: WHAT?! Me: What.
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    . Verizon Search Dysfunctional Veterans 2 hrs. DYSFUNCTIONAL VETERANS DV Brandi Me: Wonder why I got such a bad headache... My body- You haven't had water in 2 days and your sleep schedule is non existent. Me: Sipping beer* interesting.... DE 959 11:29 AM Like 888 77 Comments 846 Shares Comment Share
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    How dads wait for everyone else to wake up so they can tell them they've been up since 6am
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    How I pictured having kids close in age would be How it actually is ZANIA WETT
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    Every pair of Dad JeansTM comes with patented "What's Wrong Kiddo" technology allowing you the flexibility to pop a squat and get on your lil dude or dudette's level for an impromptu gab sesh THE DAD Dad
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    Simon Holland @simoncholland RETWEETS 65 Wish I was as brave as my kid who just ate zero bites of her dinner and then asked my wife for a snack 6 minutes after the table was clear. LIKES 186 Following 5:22 PM - 14 Sep 2015
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    Wife: *shares incredibly important information* Husband: I think I got it. But just in case... tell me the whole thing again, I wasn't listening.
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    count-sudoku How to summon a dad -Make a circle out of power tools. (Screwdrivers and wrenches will do in a pinch) -Place a pair of socks inside sandals in the middle of the summoning circle -Chant "Hi Hungry, I'm dad" over and over -Touch the thermostat Source: count-sudoku #text 1,252 notes
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    Growing up, Sesame Street taught me the importance of education, empathy, and kindness. Bugs Bunny, on the other hand, taught me that revenge on my enemies should be quick, clever, and brutal.
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    CHILDHOOD INJURIES: FELL OFF MY BIKE FELL OUT OF A TREE TWISTED MY ANKLE ADULT INJURIES: SLEPT WRONG SAT DOWN TOO LONG SNEEZED TOO HARD
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