11 Hysterical Notes That Illustrate the Reality of Parenthood

These notes are totally adorable—and relatable.

Kids really do say—and write—the darndest things (and sometimes drive their parents to too). These notes from our @WomenIRL Instagram account provide an unfiltered view of what it's like to be a parent, spelling mistakes and all.

Tired moms = typos (...er writos) #WomenIRL (Photo: @yasdnil_ )

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Keeping it real #womenirl (Photo: @jenntannehill)

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@thatjenncheng's coffee addiction is clear... even to her five-year-old. #womenirl

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"My 7 year old's Bucket List: Favorite: 'Have a Lunchable'" —@lorileibo, editor of RS.com #WomenIRL

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Little sister love #WomenIRL (Photo: @melissalvb )

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#WomenIRL (Photo: @lieselbean)

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"Now this is the real life of raising a teenager. Is it bad I didn't respond?" —@hebrews416 #WomenIRL

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Brotherly love #womenirl (Photo: @quatromaus)

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"Note found in my friend Heidi's playroom." —@katgordon #WomenIRL

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Sibling love (Photo: @erinmonroepix) #WomenIRL

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Have some notes of your own? To participate, tag your own real moments #WomenIRL and we'll regram our favorites! You can also follow along on our @WomenIRL Instagram handle.

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