20 Tweets That Nail What Mother’s Day Is Really Like for Moms

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Mother’s Day is the one day a year where moms should be celebrated for all the hard work they do day after day. It's the one day where they should be able to sleep in, be showered with flowers and gifts, and not have to lift a finger or yell at anyone to behave.

On Mother's Day, the house is sparkling clean, the kids never fight, and the dads never ever forget to make a reservation at mom’s favorite restaurant.

Ha! We wish! In our experience, the Mother’s Day ideal is worlds away from reality. Generally, Mother’s Day tends to look a lot like any other Sunday but with slightly more fanfare and maybe some pancakes and mimosas. If you’re a mom, you’ll know that these 20 funny tweets from parents totally nail what Mother’s Day is really like for us.

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Taking It Easy

What moms want: a day to do nothing. What moms get: a day where they do slightly less than absolutely everything. They may not make breakfast, but they’re certainly doing those dishes. They may get to sleep in a little later, but they were probably up super late wrapping their own gifts. It might not sound like a very good deal, but hey — it’s something, right?

This Is Fine. Everything’s Fine

The problem for most moms is that while in theory they would like to relinquish responsibility for all the things, when you’re used to doing all the things your way, it’s hard to watch all the things being done in well, maybe not the best way. A for effort though, truly.

What Time Is It?

Nothing starts a day off quite like being startled awake by overly excited children bearing gifts, jumping on the bed, and screaming “MOM!” As soon as our heart stops racing from the abrupt nature of how we were awoken, we can see how truly sweet it is. But until then, well, it can be quite jarring to say the least.

Not Quite Monet But We Love It All the Same

Whether it’s a Thanksgiving “turkey” or a drawing of a rainbow or a straight-up painted handprint that’s not even pretending to be anything more, there’s nothing like art from your kid. You know they poured their little hearts into it, and it means so much to them (and you). Even if it does oftentimes remind you of the messes you are so often cleaning up around the house!

And the Award for Best Actress Goes To ...

Mom! For her performance in “Oh Wow! Is All This for Me?!” Nothing says Mother’s Day like waking up to a loud crash downstairs and then patiently (or impatiently, depending on your style and mood) waiting to be “woken” up with the result of the day’s breakfast efforts. If you can look past the lack of sleep and what is sure to be a disaster of a mess waiting for you downstairs, it really is a sweet gesture on their part.

The Best Things in Life Are Short and Sweet … Right?

When you have small children, you can’t really expect them to understand the true meaning of the holiday. Also, we all know how fleeting their attention spans are. So it should come as no surprise that while one moment they’re all hugs and kisses and craft stick art displays, the next they’re off to the races with their list of demands. Just enjoy the attention while it lasts and give them grief when they’re older.

80% of Motherhood Is Just Wrapping Gifts

Would moms like to wake up on Mother’s Day to presents carefully and thoughtfully selected that just so happen to be the exact thing they wanted? Yes, of course. But although it’s the thought that counts, all too often moms are left purchasing and wrapping their own gifts and then somehow being expected to act surprised.

Room Service and Silence, Please

It may sound mean, it may sound very Grinch-like to those who don’t have kids (and maybe some who do!) but trust us on this. The thing moms really want for Mother’s Day is a day to truly relax — completely and totally alone. After all, nothing sounds better than silence at this point.

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We Know Exactly What We Want

Few moms are expecting diamonds and parades on this day. Our desires are actually quite simple! Coffee, silence, and downtime. That’s it! Although we have that totally figured out, we are still clueless as to why and how this is so hard to achieve. Nevertheless, we’ll keep asking every year!

You’re On Your Own

We’re not quite sure how this happened, but at some point moms became the North Star for missing objects. Suddenly, no one can find anything except mom, whether it’s the TV remote or a left shoe or a toy that beeps a lot (well, that we did hide but on purpose). For this one day, just do us the favor and look yourself.

This Is No Time for Experimentation

Just reading this tweet is making us feel slightly uneasy, if we’re being honest. A note to fathers: Please, for the love of all things holy, go with something tried-and-true on this day. Are you a master of pancakes? Amazing. More of a jam and toast guy? That’s cool. It’s a sweet gesture to pull out the big guns, but you may be leaving yourself a little too much room for error.

He Means Well

Ah, there’s nothing like the sweet sound of rage early in the morning. We kid, we kid. But if there was a melody that encapsulated the holiday, it would probably include an irritated dad yelling at the kids as he burns bacon. That’s OK, though, as long as there’s bacon.

It’s the Thought That Counts

If you thought when they came in bearing that tray laden with food and laid it down on the bed for you to enjoy that they had no intention of eating said food and distracting you from enjoying your coffee until it’s ice cold, well you may be new to this motherhood gig. Because any mom knows that what’s yours is theirs. Especially toast.

Is That Too Much To Ask?

When we read all the books and took all the classes and practiced our breathing and our yoga poses and decorated the nursery, we thought we knew what to expect from motherhood. But nothing actually prepared us for what it would actually be like — or the fact that we would never, ever go to the bathroom alone. Seriously, they need to put that tidbit in the books.

"Princess Mommy" Has a Nice Ring to It

It does give us quite the chuckle when we think about how extreme children can be. One minute we’re riding that Mother’s Day high, feeling loved and appreciated and like all this hard work is worth it because they truly understand the sacrifices we make. The next we’re the World’s Worst Mom for telling them not to draw on the walls with a Sharpie marker. It certainly keeps our egos in check.

I Paid HOW MUCH for This?!

We laughed out loud when we read this one because yes, it’s an extreme (and perhaps slightly graphic) example of the sacrifice of motherhood. But it’s also incredibly true and incredibly funny. These kids give us so much (love meaning precious works of art) but never let them forget what we gave them: life.

It’s Just One Day, Kids

If you have tweens and/or teens, you’ll feel this one deep in your bones. After all, at a certain age (usually 12) suddenly kids are in need of all the things, and they want to buy all the things immediately and with your money. Mother’s Day is no exception, so you may want to keep your kids close and your wallet hidden for 24 hours.

All Smiles for Instagram

No matter what the reality of the day actually looks like — no matter how much screaming goes on behind the scenes or how many dishes are piled up in the sink — you better believe we’re getting a picture-perfect snap for Instagram. And you also better believe the caption proves just how much we love our family. Don’t blame us; it’s a millennial thing.

Seriously, Dude?

It’s a truth universally acknowledged that a woman in want of one single day that’s just about her will be reminded there’s a day coming up that’s just about him. We’re not sure why they do this (I mean it’s a whole month away!) but do it they must. Every year, like clockwork.

A Mother’s Job Is Never Done

And that’s a wrap on Mother’s Day! Even if you really and truly got the whole day off to sit back and unwind, it is still a Sunday night after all, and there’s always something that needs to be done for the week. Mainly packing lunches. Seriously — consider this your official reminder to pack that ham and cheese sandwich now before you’re kicking yourself in the morning!

Amy Stanford
Freelancer