30 Memes That Represent The Trying Times Your Toddler Tried To Trick You Into Treating Them

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melissa dilillo
Apr 27, 2024 4:00 PM EDT

Have you ever felt like you were roped into something just to pacify your toddler? If so, you're not alone. In my experience, toddlers are constantly trying to figure out ways to trick their parents. They know what behaviors get them what they want and they keep pushing you to the limits. Who knew someone so little had so much power over us. 

It must be exciting to be able to get whatever you want when you want it. And, if that doesn't work, throw a tantrum and you'll get it anyway. Maybe I should start trying that method at work. But seriously, how many times a day do toddlers actually play mind games with their parents I wonder? Think about weekly grocery shopping and giving into what your kiddo wants simply to avoid people staring. Think about letting your little one into your bed because they "can't sleep" and instead take up half your bed and your whole pillow. Think about telling them they need to clean up their toys at the end of playtime and instead find your toddler suddenly too tired or too sick to function. They are cute, but relentless. 

If you're a mom feeling taken advantage of by your toddler, you're not alone. Here's 30 parenting memes that'll give you a chuckle.

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  • 01
    Kid: "Mom watch this!!!" Me: "okay buddy!" *spins around and jumps 2 inches off the ground* Me:
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  • 02
    Hugging my kid after a meltdown knowing they're just gonna do me dirty again in 5 minutes
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  • 03
    Before the baby's born: We've read all the books, taken all the classes, we are ready! After the baby's born: mamom [Sobbing] I really underestimated how hard it is to not eat and not sleep
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  • 04
    When you finally sit down, only to hear your kid yell "MAMA" from the other room the nerd and
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  • 05
    My toddler coming to eat off my plate, after not eating a single bite of his own food:
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  • 06
    Parents everywhere trying to survive when each day has seemed to blur into the next... "What day is it? How long have I been here?
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  • 07
    When you realize weekends aren't rest days anymore
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  • 08
    People with no kids: “Oh no worries, bring the kids! It will be so much fun!" Me:
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  • 09
    My toddler waking up at the crack of dawn getting ready to wreak havoc on anyone and anything that crosses his path today 3 Star 71
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  • 10
    "Make time for yourself" Me at 1am: mE tiMe
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  • 11
    The gentle parent leaving my body after asking my kid to do something for the 18th time
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  • 12
    POV: You had to listen to your husband snoring each of the 473 times you were up last night with your kids, yet he still has the audacity to say he's "sO TiReD" today. ICDAY Special HOTDONS CHIPS DAL
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  • 13
    POV: You're a mom attending to your kid's every want/need, all day long
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  • 14
    Me at 9pm, dead inside after my kids sucked the life out of my mind, body and soul. REV SCAN
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  • 15
    When you're trying to have a conversation with another adult and your kid is behind you like...
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  • 16
    Them: "Why don't you like to go out to eat?" PATO All Dis Me: "Becuase THIS isn't fun for me.
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  • 17
    Me trying to excel in my career, be a good mom, maintain a social life, exercise, get 8 hours of sleep at night stay alive and remain sane:
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  • 18
    WHEN YOU FINALLY LOSE YOUR I AND YOUR KIDS LOOK AT YOU LIKE THEY AREN'T THE ONES THAT DID THIS TO YOU.
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  • 19
    ME WAITING FOR THIS PARENTING THING TO GET EASIER
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  • 20
    Me desperately scrambling for 5 minutes of peace and quiet My toddler
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  • 21
    When you finally finish getting the kids to bed What year is it? indeding
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  • 22
    By Friday my parenting style is like.... I'll allow it
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  • 23
    Been feeling moody lately and super run down so I googled my symptoms to see what I might have: ET'S KIDS. HAVE KIDS.
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  • 24
    Them: "Motherhood looks so good on you!" Me: 9EAG167
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  • 25
    When you wasted your kid's nap by having decision paralysis and now you're mentally preparing as you watch them stir awake through the baby monitor.
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  • 26
    ME, WHEN MY KID TAKES ONE LOOK AT DINNER AND SAYS HE DOESN'T LIKE IT: BPM BadParentingMoments JUST TRY IT
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  • 27
    When your kid says mom for the 745th time BRUH.
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  • 28
    Toddlers when you tell them no after asking for their 75th snack of the day
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  • 29
    When you finally accept the fact that your weekend clubbing days look a little different now that you're a parent with adult responsibilities
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  • 30
    When you're done with the kids for the day but it's only 8:23am on a Saturday @milifeasdad
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