It may seem impossible to put into words the chaos, confusion and pure love of parenting. But moms and dads across Twitter sure are trying.
A trending hashtag is calling on parents to sum up #ParentingIn5WordsOrLess. Celebrities, influencers and other parents have chimed in to share the hilarity and emotion that come with raising kids.
Keep scrolling for 21 highlights.
Wait. Why is this wet? #ParentingIn5WordsOrLess
— Rachel Held Evans (@rachelheldevans) August 17, 2018
You will never sleep again...#ParentingIn5WordsOrLess
— Ignoble Savage (@drayzze) August 17, 2018
Secretly hating other people’s kids.
— Dad Jokes (@_DadLife) August 17, 2018
#ParentingIn5WordsOrLess
Did you ask your mom? #ParentingIn5WordsOrLess
— Jon Acuff (@JonAcuff) August 17, 2018
#ParentingIn5WordsOrLess
— Mayim Bialik (@missmayim) August 17, 2018
What have I done
Is that poop or chocolate? #ParentingIn5WordsOrLess
— Shannon Watts (@shannonrwatts) August 17, 2018
What the fuck is happening? #ParentingIn5WordsOrLess
— Grumpy Twin Dad (@DadisGrumpy) August 17, 2018
Long days, but short years. #ParentingIn5WordsOrLess
— Lexi💋 (@LexiRyder3) August 17, 2018
don't let them outnumber you #ParentingIn5WordsOrLess
— Reine (@ReineProsper) August 17, 2018
Hiding in a locked bathroom
— Cheryl Rick Klein (@cherylt2000) August 17, 2018
#ParentingIn5WordsOrLess pic.twitter.com/bzCOd3CR0M
Do it. I said so. #ParentingIn5WordsOrLess
— Shomari Stone (@shomaristone) August 17, 2018
#ParentingIn5WordsOrLess
— 🤘gimmejams🤘 (@80sjams) August 17, 2018
Get that outta your mouth!
Are you bleeding? You’re fine. #ParentingIn5WordsOrLess
— Jess (@Buckeyetxgrl2_0) August 17, 2018
Never buy loud toys #ParentingIn5WordsOrLess
— Chris O'Brien (@bigdweeb) August 17, 2018
#ParentingIn5WordsOrLess
— Liz Finnegan (@TheGingerarchy) August 17, 2018
Where did you get that?
When did you shower last? #ParentingIn5WordsOrLess
— Jon Acuff (@JonAcuff) August 17, 2018
Too much and not enough ♥️ #ParentingIn5WordsOrLess
— Bunmi Laditan (@HonestToddler) August 17, 2018
So many rides. #ParentingIn5WordsOrLess pic.twitter.com/C1STg9aQSP
— US Fish and Wildlife (@USFWS) August 17, 2018
#ParentingIn5WordsOrLess: Heart outside my body
— Letisha Bereola (@LetishaANjax) August 17, 2018
Scariest thing I’ve ever done. #ParentingIn5WordsOrLess
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) August 17, 2018
Me and Milo pictured below. pic.twitter.com/VNCAevvKqK
Loving someone more than yourself. #ParentingIn5WordsOrLess
— RiotGrl✨ (@ErinLea7) August 17, 2018
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