MommyingHard
@mommyinghard.bsky.social
Working mom in her 30s trying to hold it together. 2 kids, 3 if counting husband, 2 fur babies. Sharing your daily dose of mom-edy moments.
6yo drew a picture of a snake with a leash on so he won't get away. I don't have the heart to tell her it won't move by itself.
January 29, 2026 at 12:41 PM
6yo drew a picture of a snake with a leash on so he won't get away. I don't have the heart to tell her it won't move by itself.
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time for our monthly Unboxing Adventure of “what’s underneath the sofa!”
absolute treasure trove today
absolute treasure trove today
January 28, 2026 at 4:02 PM
time for our monthly Unboxing Adventure of “what’s underneath the sofa!”
absolute treasure trove today
absolute treasure trove today
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Having a little treat before bedtime (antacids).
January 29, 2026 at 2:50 AM
Having a little treat before bedtime (antacids).
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Hell yeah. New box.
January 28, 2026 at 11:50 PM
Hell yeah. New box.
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The most annoying thing about eating a salad is that it is a salad.
January 28, 2026 at 2:04 PM
The most annoying thing about eating a salad is that it is a salad.
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Don’t pick up
Don’t pick up
Don’t pick up
Me every time I have to call someone
Don’t pick up
Don’t pick up
Me every time I have to call someone
January 16, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Don’t pick up
Don’t pick up
Don’t pick up
Me every time I have to call someone
Don’t pick up
Don’t pick up
Me every time I have to call someone
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I'm starting to think I'm part robot, because I can never select all the correct images in a captcha on the first few attempts.
January 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM
I'm starting to think I'm part robot, because I can never select all the correct images in a captcha on the first few attempts.
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Movie theater employee: Sorry ma’am, you can’t bring that in here.
Me: it’s just a protein bar.
Employee: that’s an entire rotisserie chicken.
Me: exactly. Protein bar.
Me: it’s just a protein bar.
Employee: that’s an entire rotisserie chicken.
Me: exactly. Protein bar.
January 28, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Movie theater employee: Sorry ma’am, you can’t bring that in here.
Me: it’s just a protein bar.
Employee: that’s an entire rotisserie chicken.
Me: exactly. Protein bar.
Me: it’s just a protein bar.
Employee: that’s an entire rotisserie chicken.
Me: exactly. Protein bar.
Me: If you like basketball, why don't we sign you up for a team?
8yo: Nah. I don't really like playing with other people.
8yo: Nah. I don't really like playing with other people.
January 28, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Me: If you like basketball, why don't we sign you up for a team?
8yo: Nah. I don't really like playing with other people.
8yo: Nah. I don't really like playing with other people.
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I, for one, am glad that the streaming services are adding in commercials. These kids need to suffer as we have suffered.
January 27, 2026 at 8:08 PM
I, for one, am glad that the streaming services are adding in commercials. These kids need to suffer as we have suffered.
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*listening to rap music*
7: mom, what’s a hoe?
me: um, it’s a term when someone wants to be mean to someone?
7: oh. In Minecraft we use it to move dirt
7: mom, what’s a hoe?
me: um, it’s a term when someone wants to be mean to someone?
7: oh. In Minecraft we use it to move dirt
January 27, 2026 at 5:48 PM
*listening to rap music*
7: mom, what’s a hoe?
me: um, it’s a term when someone wants to be mean to someone?
7: oh. In Minecraft we use it to move dirt
7: mom, what’s a hoe?
me: um, it’s a term when someone wants to be mean to someone?
7: oh. In Minecraft we use it to move dirt
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‘This is the worse day of my life.’
- my kid when asked to do one simple task.
- my kid when asked to do one simple task.
January 28, 2026 at 1:13 AM
‘This is the worse day of my life.’
- my kid when asked to do one simple task.
- my kid when asked to do one simple task.
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DATE: So what do you do?
ME: I race cars.
HER: That’s so cool. Have you won many races?
ME: No, the cars are much faster.
ME: I race cars.
HER: That’s so cool. Have you won many races?
ME: No, the cars are much faster.
June 23, 2025 at 11:27 AM
DATE: So what do you do?
ME: I race cars.
HER: That’s so cool. Have you won many races?
ME: No, the cars are much faster.
ME: I race cars.
HER: That’s so cool. Have you won many races?
ME: No, the cars are much faster.
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You’ve hit peak parenthood when you’re cleaning up pee in the middle of the night and genuinely think ‘at least it’s not puke.’
January 28, 2026 at 4:58 AM
You’ve hit peak parenthood when you’re cleaning up pee in the middle of the night and genuinely think ‘at least it’s not puke.’
Me: It's 11pm - stop playing the recorder!
8yo: Oh. I didn't realize you could hear that.
8yo: Oh. I didn't realize you could hear that.
January 27, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Me: It's 11pm - stop playing the recorder!
8yo: Oh. I didn't realize you could hear that.
8yo: Oh. I didn't realize you could hear that.
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My 5yo just stopped mid-play, said ‘hold on one second,’ walked outside, slid the door closed, and screamed at the top of his lungs.
Valid. Carry on, king.
Valid. Carry on, king.
January 26, 2026 at 4:46 PM
My 5yo just stopped mid-play, said ‘hold on one second,’ walked outside, slid the door closed, and screamed at the top of his lungs.
Valid. Carry on, king.
Valid. Carry on, king.
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*spends 4 hours in kitchen making a gourmet meal*
Kids: This is gross.
*spends 15 minutes making a meal with 5 ingredients*
Kids: This is the best dinner you’ve ever made!
Kids: This is gross.
*spends 15 minutes making a meal with 5 ingredients*
Kids: This is the best dinner you’ve ever made!
January 26, 2026 at 6:03 PM
*spends 4 hours in kitchen making a gourmet meal*
Kids: This is gross.
*spends 15 minutes making a meal with 5 ingredients*
Kids: This is the best dinner you’ve ever made!
Kids: This is gross.
*spends 15 minutes making a meal with 5 ingredients*
Kids: This is the best dinner you’ve ever made!
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My 19-year-old son ordered an Arnold Palmer at lunch. When we got home, his AARP card had already arrived.
January 26, 2026 at 3:34 PM
My 19-year-old son ordered an Arnold Palmer at lunch. When we got home, his AARP card had already arrived.
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(boss pulling me aside) I need you to stop saying Lucky whenever anyone calls out sick
January 26, 2026 at 4:40 PM
(boss pulling me aside) I need you to stop saying Lucky whenever anyone calls out sick
6yo: Let's go to Target.
Me: I'd rather not. I don't have any makeup on.
6yo: It's ok. Only the locals will see you.
Me: I'd rather not. I don't have any makeup on.
6yo: It's ok. Only the locals will see you.
January 26, 2026 at 12:24 PM
6yo: Let's go to Target.
Me: I'd rather not. I don't have any makeup on.
6yo: It's ok. Only the locals will see you.
Me: I'd rather not. I don't have any makeup on.
6yo: It's ok. Only the locals will see you.
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Might give up on shoveling. This is our life now, we live amongst the snow.
January 26, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Might give up on shoveling. This is our life now, we live amongst the snow.
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Let’s go out to dinner without the kids . . . and then spend all night talking about the kids
January 25, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Let’s go out to dinner without the kids . . . and then spend all night talking about the kids
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My 4yo is pretending to be a shopkeeper at a shoe store and her 8yo brother is the customer. He’s short on cash, so she’s offering to sell him each shoe separately. Now that’s how a business ensures they get repeat customers.
January 25, 2026 at 8:26 PM
My 4yo is pretending to be a shopkeeper at a shoe store and her 8yo brother is the customer. He’s short on cash, so she’s offering to sell him each shoe separately. Now that’s how a business ensures they get repeat customers.
*8yo playing football; decides to take a break
Me: Do you even know how to play football?
8yo: No. I just run and tackle people.
Me: Do you even know how to play football?
8yo: No. I just run and tackle people.
January 25, 2026 at 2:46 PM
*8yo playing football; decides to take a break
Me: Do you even know how to play football?
8yo: No. I just run and tackle people.
Me: Do you even know how to play football?
8yo: No. I just run and tackle people.