From the soccer carpool to the never-ending assortment of mismatched socks, sometimes there are days when you’ve only got a few seconds (or 140 characters) to get in a good giggle. Well, sit back and get ready to scroll because we’ve scoured the Twitterverse for moms and dads that rap about the highs and lows of parenting, and the results are hilarious.
1. Sometimes, less interaction is the best.
5-year-old: *asks permission for something random*
— James Breakwell, Exploding Unicorn (@XplodingUnicorn) March 8, 2016
Me: No. Absolutely not.
5: You don't have to get up.
Me: Knock yourself out.
2. That went well.
Alright, kids, that's our last book for tonight. Sweet dreams! pic.twitter.com/2qSgEC2ZBF
— Amy Dillon (@amydillon) March 11, 2016
3. Sounds like a fun night!
I tucked my kids in last night and said, "See you in the morning!" and then we laughed and laughed. Saw them 16 more times before sunrise.
— Ash (an female) ⚪️ (@adult_mom) March 9, 2016
4. …and the kids aren’t dressed, either.
*taps wife on arm to wake her*
— Andy H. (@AndyAsAdjective) March 11, 2016
Honey, is it "rise" from bed or "arise" from bed? I never know. Anywho…your alarm didn't go off. You're late
5. Lies.
4: I don't know what I want to be when I grow up
— Suburbia_Mommy (@runner_mom2) March 10, 2016
Me: I'm sure you'll figure it when you're older
And other lies I tell my kids
6. We like this version.
Naaaaaasowhenyaaaaaa gonna go to bed so I can driiiink a mimoooosa?
— Mommy Cusses (@mommy_cusses) March 10, 2016
-Parent version of the Lion King theme song
7. Ugh, men.
https://twitter.com/LetMeStart/status/706943759506874369
8. Well, that was an easy decision.
7 just suggested a lemonade stand with beer instead of lemonade and now I know which of my kids will be taking care of me when I'm old.
— Bizarro Mark (@Bizarro_Mark) March 6, 2016
9. Never ask a kid to guess your age.
7: Mom, how old will you be this year?
— Domestic Goddess (@DomesticGoddss) March 9, 2016
Me: Well, I was born in '73 so you tell me.
7: 1873 or 1973?
Me:
7:
Me:
7: WHAT?
10. Oh, not another broken nose!
*turns off light, leans in to tuck kid in, and say goodnight*
— Sara Says Stop (@PetrickSara) March 11, 2016
*gets head butted in the nose*
Do you have any #funnyparenting moments to share with the Red Tricycle Community? Tell us in the comments below!