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_ )

A photo posted by Women in Real Life (@womenirl) on Feb 27, 2015 at 9:16am PST

Keeping it real #womenirl (Photo: @jenntannehill)

A photo posted by Women in Real Life (@womenirl) on Jan 2, 2015 at 10:49am PST

"Tried to have a cute message in the homeschool room, but apparently I gave birth to Bart Simpson. So typical." —@sadspice #WomenIRL

A photo posted by Women in Real Life (@womenirl) on Mar 20, 2015 at 4:10am PDT

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

A photo posted by Women in Real Life (@womenirl) on Jan 15, 2015 at 6:37am PST

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

A photo posted by Women in Real Life (@womenirl) on Apr 15, 2015 at 8:39am PDT

Little sister love #WomenIRL (Photo: @melissalvb )

A photo posted by Women in Real Life (@womenirl) on Jan 24, 2015 at 2:55pm PST

#WomenIRL (Photo: @lieselbean)

A photo posted by Women in Real Life (@womenirl) on Apr 14, 2015 at 12:51pm PDT

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

A photo posted by Women in Real Life (@womenirl) on Jan 21, 2015 at 9:50am PST

Brotherly love #womenirl (Photo: @quatromaus)

A photo posted by Women in Real Life (@womenirl) on Jan 16, 2015 at 10:08am PST

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

A photo posted by Women in Real Life (@womenirl) on Feb 20, 2015 at 1:54pm PST

Sibling love (Photo: @erinmonroepix) #WomenIRL

A photo posted by Women in Real Life (@womenirl) on Mar 26, 2015 at 9:48am PDT

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.