The potty-training troubles [1]. The piles and piles of toys [2]. The bloody boo-boos. To some, these situations sound like nightmares, but to moms, these are typical day-to-day experiences. And thanks to the powers of social media, we are able to capture all these mom moments and hold onto them forever.
Check out some of our favorite snapshots that make up the best (and even better) parts of motherhood.
When they draw an adorable, albeit inaccurate, picture of you.
Source: Instagram user laraaugust [3]
When you try to teach them their ABCs.
Source: Instagram user mrsamanda386 [4]
When they place their toys in an unusual location.
Source: Instagram user mrsamanda386 [5]
Or simply on the floor.
Source: Instagram user ashdass [6]
When you replace your fancy lotions with TV-themed versions.
Source: Instagram user myconstantchaos [7]
When your sink is filled with baby bottles.
Source: Instagram user kteam08 [8]
When this is the only thing left on their plate.
Source: Instagram user charityparkerlynch [9]
When you take on the role of tooth fairy.
Source: Instagram user caseychanin [10]
When you go through so much effort to save a few bucks.
Source: Instagram user interracialcouponer [11]
When they say you are beautiful.
Source: Instagram user adornedwithblessings [12]
When going to the bathroom means taking off every piece of clothing.
Source: Instagram user moms_of_4sweets [13]
When your child's foot becomes a hairbrush.
Source: Instagram user katgal621 [14]
When you whip up a rainy-day art project.
Source: Instagram user mandaleigh8905 [15]
When you become a pro at packing lunches.
Source: Instagram user kenzer_beth [16]
When your manicures look like this.
Source: Instagram user alexwoa [17]
When they realize who really runs the house.
Source: Instagram user snarlamama [18]
When they make you feel like a giant.
Source: Instagram user yasminda2k1 [19]
When these are your grocery essentials.
Source: Instagram user joelle_jacobi [20]
When you have interesting guests over for tea.
Source: Instagram user nanohana03 [21]
When something like this warms your heart.
Source: Instagram user daintyandlion [22]
When you're forced to fish random things out of toilets.
Source: Instagram user b.sheridan [23]
When these are the only books you ever read.
Source: Instagram user krfilipchuk [24]
When you try to play with them at the playground.
Source: Instagram user formerlyllisas [25]
When this is the cause of all your injuries.
Source: Instagram user ruralpearl [26]
When you start to use your children's Tupperware to carry your own lunch.
Source: Instagram user nflhustlemama [27]
When this becomes your go-to hairdo.
Source: Instagram user est_h [28]
When you wear your slippers out in public.
Source: Instagram user heidihansonphoto [29]
When they decide to make you dinner.
Source: Instagram user mama_bear_lindley [30]
When you spend your Saturday mornings on the sidelines.
Source: Instagram user jaishears [31]
When you're forced to bathe with all sorts of toys.
Source: Instagram user everydaybabystore [32]
When they say these three little words.
Source: Instagram user itsme_erika [33]