24 Parenting Memes That Accurately Describe a Day in the Life of the Modern Mom

Being a mom is tough! In my second year of college, one of my close friends from my hometown had her first baby. I was struggling to figure out how to juggle passing my classes with partying every night, and she was having a baby! It felt like she was ten steps ahead of me. A handful of years later, I visited her at her new place, and I got my first peak into what it means to be a mom.

I was just amazed at her. She worked from home, and her 3-year-old didn't have daycare that day. So, with one hand, she was quickly folding pairs of socks together and tossing them into a basket across the room, with the other, she was idly stacking magnetic tiles with her toddler – all while holding an in-depth conversation with me.

Yes, there were toys scattered all over the floor, and yes, she did eventually turn on Bluey. Like many moms, she felt like just because she wasn't doing it as perfectly as the TikTok moms pretend to, she wasn't doing it well, but I was simply in awe. I realized she was way more than 10 steps ahead of me – she was a whole 10 miles away for even attempting to raise a tiny human into a fully-functioning adult. If motherhood is also your calling, scroll down for a collection of relatable  memes that depict a typical day in the life of moms everywhere. 

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    The day begins...

    What it feels like to sleep in the same bed with my toddler: @stellaonmymind
    via @stellaonmymind
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  • 02

    You are awoken well before your first alarm by a tiny burst of energy

    Me: If I let my kid stay up late, he'll sleep in tomorrow My kid at 5AM the next morning *
    via @parentnormal
  • 03

    Your first thought as you wake up is wishing you hadn't watched that third episode of True Detective; you don't even remember the last 30 minutes!

    When you stayed up late watching. Netflix but it's time to wake up and get the kids ready for school @thehiddensnacksmama
    via @thehiddensnacksmama
  • 04

    Your child is becoming more and more independent by the day...

    Me: let's get dressed! My toddler: I DO IT MYSELF!!! *20 mins later* IG: @themommymemeoirs
    via @themommymemeoirs
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  • As a mom, you want to give your kids as many opportunities as possible to learn to be independent… But sometimes time is of the essence, and you just have to do it yourself!

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    But they still don't totally have a grasp of their morning routine

    Mommy "You need to brush your hair." My kid: "WHY?"
    via @sarcasticmommy
  • 06

    To be fair, kids learn by example, and your hair care routine is more about functionality than style.

    @momwithaboysname Other women with their Me looking like I fought to perfect mom buns put the true king on the Iron Throne
    via @momwithaboysname
  • 07

    Cooking in the morning is always a hassle

    when you use a non-stick pan but the scrambled eggs still stick I'll get you for this, Pan!
    via @parentnormal
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  • 08

    It may be back-to-school season, but it still feels like peak summer outside

    Me leaving the house in the summer vs 3 minutes later
    via @parentnormal
  • 09

    Don't mind me, just wrangling the kiddos! Nothing to see here...

    Waving to my neighbours after screaming at my kids to get in the car @allthingsbubba €
    via @allthingsbubba
  • 10

    When the neighbor actually chooses to engage - quick, get in the car!

    How I look when I've forgotten your name and I see you walking towards me. @jacana_mommy
    via @jacana_mommy
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  • 11

    You spend the day running purely on caffeine after you drop the kids off

    Me running on 2 hours sleep, coffee, energy drinks and no food:
    via @introvertyuh

  • Whether you're a working woman or a stay-at-home mom, it can be difficult to find the time to listen to your body while juggling all of your responsibilities. 

  • 12

    When you finally pick your kids up, they'd rather talk to you about Roblox or Paw Patrol

    My kids when I ask them what they did at school @spicydisastermama
    via @spicydisastermama
  • 13

    You have to take the kids to let out all of that extra energy before dinner!

    When I see another mom completely losing her sh on the other side of the playground. S @thatmidwestmom Hey, soul sister
    via @thatmidwestmom
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  • 14

    Somehow, there is always drama at the playground

    when your kid asks to have a friend over and the friend is standing right there @lifeandtimesofmom
    via @lifeandtimesofmom
  • 15

    Pondering how to possibly sneak a vegetable into a chicken nugget...

    I updated the Food Pyramid to be a more accurate depiction of what my children are willing to eat. JUICY BURST TOMATO KETCHUP @kendrabroekhuis BUTTER BUTTER AX BUTTER AK BUTTER AX BUTTER
    via @kendrabroekhuis
  • 16

    Eating the scraps over the sink like a goblin

    mom making food for her children vs for herself si on fait m
    via @parentnormal
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  • 17

    Every evening's mission is getting those kids to eat

    Trying to replace my toddler's favorite plate with one of a different color and hoping there won't be a meltdown THE DAD
    via @THEDAD
  • 18

    There is literally no time to rest

    Cooks, cleans, feeds kids, does parenting stuff, sits down for just one second and immediately hears "I want snacks" @thehiddensnacksmama
    via @thehiddensnacksmama
  • 19

    Even when you relent and give your kids screen time, there's always something!

    Victoria Haneman @TaxLawProf There is a lot to process with this new parental verification on my child's iPad. Parent Required Age check question: What is a VCR used for? Curing headaches Keeping people safe Playing video tapes Heating up food
    via @TaxLawProf
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  • 20

    When the kids start to get cranky over random things, it's time for bed

    When I try to deny throwing out my kids' artwork, and they present me with the evidence from the trash can @goldfishandchickennuggets
    via @goldfishandchickennuggets
  • 21

    Sometimes kids' crankiness is hilarious, though

    Holding back laughter when your kid does something inappropriate but also totally hilarious @DadPatrol
    via @DADPATROL
  • 22

    Even when they're struggling to keep their eyes open, they get major FOMO at bedtime

    Me: It's bedtime. Good night! My kids: གས I DON'T WANNA CLOSE MY EYES
    via @spicydisastermama
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  • 23

    Read it like you mean it

    *toddler bedtime* What I am actually reading vs. what it feels like I am reading: WOOW GOODNIGHT by Margaret Wise Brown Pictures by Clement Hurd @STELLAONMYMIND IC
    via @STELLAONMYMIND
  • 24

    And finally, the day ends.

    Me fighting for my life to stay awake after my kids go to bed because it's the only alone time I get @oneawkwardmom
    via @oneawkwardmom

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