The Statuses All Parents Wish They Could Post on Social Media

If you were to believe people’s social media, you could be forgiven for thinking that just about everybody is having a better time than you. But are they really? If you’ve ever been tempted to share your inner parenting thoughts, here are some suggestions about what you might say versus what you really mean:

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What you post: Laid up sick in bed for a week, but my little princess made it worthwhile by bringing me breakfast in bed! #mommyslittlehelper #blessed #totallyworthit

What you want to post: Help! Get this germ-infested disease-carrying creature the heck away from me!!! #alwayssick #contagious #mightnotmakeit

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What you post: My son’s been working on this art project all afternoon! In awe of his creativity! #kidart #talent #childprodigy

What you want to post: This little monster tore up my living room three times today and spilled glue on my brand new rug! #throwinthetowel #messylife #igiveup

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What you post: So proud of my daughter who lit up the stage at her annual dance recital! #broadwaycalling #childstar #astarisborn

What you want to post: Thousands of dollars invested so far, this retirement plan better start paying off soon! #indebt #outofcontrolstagemom #freedom95

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What you post: Fantastic night out with my mom friends! We danced all night and stayed out late! #stillgotit #hotdate #lovemygirls

What You want to post: Fantastic night with my mom friends! We talked about our kids all night and were home by 8. #nosleepingin #momlife #maybenexttime

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What you post: Someone loved her spaghetti dinner. LOL. This kid seriously needs a bath! #blessthismess #whatamIgoingtodowithher #wheretostart

What you want to post: Look at this kid. She is seriously the cutest. Not saying your kids aren’t cute, but you know... come on... #beautifulbaby #lookwhatwemade #looksjustlikeme

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What you post: My husband took this photo of me when I wasn’t looking! Looks like he got a good angle! #nofilter #sunnydayz #goodhairday

What you want to post: This picture was taken before I had kids. I haven’t worn my hair down or pants without an elastic waistband since as far back as I can remember. #filterplease #don’ttakemypicture #notime 

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What you post: First day back to work since my vacation! Missing my kiddies so much! #lazydays #lovemykids #backtothegrind

What you want to post: You call this work? This is NOTHING compared to spending 24/7 with my kids for a whole week! #peaceatlast #relaxingatwork #kidfreezone

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What you post: What a fun birthday party that was! Can’t wait to have all my daughter’s friends to the house again really soon! #littlegents #littlewomen #precious

What you want to post: They are never coming back. I found cupcakes in my bed, pizza under the couch and glitter in my fridge. #neveragain #raisedbywolves #outsourcetheparty

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What you post: Can’t believe how much my little man is growing up! #wheredidthetimego #bigboy #growingup

What you want to post: OMG! I just realized in fourteen years....I....will....be....an....empty....nester  #wheredidthetimego #reminiscing #stoptheclock