Being a mother requires a backbone of steel and an unfathomable amount of energy. While their babies -- young and old -- cry, they keep it together.
These women deserve a laugh, and plenty are doing so among family chaos. The Internet is full of valuable resources for moms, but the most therapeutic might be sharing dysfunctional 140-character musings.
In honor of Mother's Day, we salute the realest ladies on Twitter for entertaining us with their maternal instincts. From minivans to macaroni projects, they make motherhood look hilariously cool.
1. @WendiAarons
My son's first draft of his teacher appreciation card: "I know I'm a pain in your crack, but don't throw me back." So (not) proud!— Wendi Aarons (@WendiAarons) May 7, 2013
2. @FunnyIsFamily
I've heard that different textures are good for kids, which is why my dining room table is so crumby. And sticky.— Amy (@FunnyIsFamily) April 20, 2013
3. @PaigeKellerman
Did you know, when kids go to bed, you can hear yourself think again? I sound fabulous.— Paige Kellerman (@PaigeKellerman) February 12, 2013
4. @Carbosly
My husband brought the kids to a baseball game so I woke them up at 2am to feed them candy. No way I'm losing the "favorite parent" battle.— Carbosly (@Carbosly) May 9, 2013
5. @shriekhouse
Dance like only your kid is watching, cook like no one will scream they hate it, and sneeze like you won't pee your pants.— kristin (@shriekhouse) April 19, 2012
6. @jennypentland
We Polled 100 Moms To Find Their Top 5 Favorite Hiding Spots:5. Psych Ward4. Internet3. Inside Own Head2. Costa Rica1. Bathroom— Jeply Surly (@JennyPentland) May 4, 2013
7. @KelleysBreakRm
Neat birthday party trick: dump Swedish Fish in a small fish bowl, tell all the kids the fish died, stick your face in the water & eat them.— Kelley (@KelleysBreakRm) May 6, 2013
8. @kellyoxford
If you haven't listed every single thing your kid is afraid of and hates to eat and told them "THAT'S WHAT JAIL IS" You're doing it wrong.— kelly oxford (@kellyoxford) June 8, 2011
9. @dooce
The singular sign of a parent who is doing their job is their unwillingness to let their children watch the Star Wars prequels.— Heather B. Armstrong (@dooce) November 4, 2012
10. @Smethanie
It'd be cool if my kids could make something I actually want, like a bottle of wine, out of macaroni and glue.— Stephanie McMaster (@Smethanie) April 25, 2013
11. @laneymg
You may not have candy for breakfast, now finish your pop tart.— Laney Griner (@laneymg) May 6, 2013
12. @caitlinmoran
Best thing about Harry Potter: on World Book Day you can just scribble on a kid's head and give them a bin-bag "cloak".— Caitlin Moran (@caitlinmoran) March 7, 2013
13. @jennawrites
Waking your kids up for school the first day after a break is almost as much fun as birthing them was.— jenna mccarthy (@jennawrites) January 7, 2013
14. @thepioneerwoman
I love having teenage daughters because I wouldn't otherwise ever know about songs like Just Give Me a Reason by Pink. I love it.— Ree Drummond(@thepioneerwoman) May 1, 2013
15. @MarinkaNYC
My teen just texted asking if she could go to the Met tonight. Yeah, like I've never seen an episode of Gossip Girl.— MarinkaNYC (@MarinkaNYC) April 2, 2013
16. @robinobryant
Oh HI Mom in the carpool line! I wasn't actually waving, just digging a rogue tater tot out of my bra-- but HEY right back at ya.— Robin O'Bryant (@robinobryant) March 26, 2013
17. @TheBlogess
You know what I want for Mother's Day?I want to stop being bombarded with bullshit commercials about Mother's Day.— TheBloggess (@TheBloggess) May 8, 2013
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