Kids Ruin the Darnedest Things

It's a parenting rite of passage to have your kids ruin something fairly significant, but that doesn't make it any less painful (or less hilarious when it's not our own kids or stuff, obviously). A few parents therapeutically shared some of the things their kiddos destroyed, and because we've all been there, we just can't help but laugh. Source: Flickr user Sam Garmon

Voting Ballots

Voting Ballots

I'd say she's an Independent. Source: Instagram user elliexmayx

Furniture

Furniture

The permanent-marker bandit strikes again. Source: Instagram user jimaiemarie

Pianos

Pianos

Really? You couldn't remember those two keys without marking them? Source: Instagram user vibeke____

Dollar Bills

Dollar Bills

Dolla, dolla, dolla, dolla, dolla, dolla, dolla bill, y'all. Source: Instagram user banginbetty

Boxes of Cereal

Boxes of Cereal

Kid tested, mother cursed. Source: Instagram user arimethia

Plumbing

Plumbing

Nope, doesn't flush. Source: Instagram user themama_x2

Keyboards

Keyboards

Kids ca_ be such _erks. Source: Instagram user vespamamagram

Stairwells

Stairwells

Stairway to insanity. Source: Instagram user saradeclares

Heirlooms

Heirlooms

And milk glass just came back into style! Source: Instagram user ratchley

Chairs

Chairs

That's one way to keep mama on the edge of her seat. Source: Instagram user texasgypsysoul

Toilet Seats

Toilet Seats

. . . and that's another. Source: Instagram user babybumpbeyond

Pie

Pie

Toddlers are known to have their fingers in every pie. Source: Instagram user gardenofsimple

Your Favorite CD

Your Favorite CD

I'm guessing his favorite track was "Sorry." Source: Instagram user dildolady

Car Exteriors

Car Exteriors

There are no words. No, seriously — it's just a bunch of scratches. Source: Instagram user jimaiemarie

Remote Controls (and Perfectly Good Hummus)

Remote Controls (and Perfectly Good Hummus)

Ah, the age-old rub-the-tub-of-hummus-all-over-the-remote trick. Source: Instagram user jotatay

Mattress Toppers

Mattress Toppers

I'm not gonna lie; I bet that was kind of fun to do. Source: Instagram user twinsmakesseven

Their Curls

Their Curls

Nooooooooooo! Source: Instagram user lindseyaya

Containers of Purple Frosting (and Doors)

Containers of Purple Frosting (and Doors)

If you buy frosting called "Bold Purple Vanilla," I'd say you had it coming. Source: Instagram user starsoverhollywood

Craft Time

Craft Time

And now you understand why 99.9 percent of parents do not allow glitter in their homes. Source: Instagram user kellychron

Dental Floss

Dental Floss

I did it, you did it, we all did it as kids — but that doesn't make it any less annoying. Source: Instagram user haitianmamma509

Cornmeal

Cornmeal

Cornmeal and Legos; what's not to like? Source: Instagram user widder_1849

iPads

iPads

No, that's not dry erase marker. Source: Instagram user christina_ocampo

Family Photos

Family Photos

Someone doesn't seem too thrilled about having a new baby join the family. Source: Instagram user allyyy_w

Packs of Gum

Packs of Gum

Kid, I could have saved you the trouble and told you that all the pieces actually do taste and look the same. Source: Instagram user evielorraine

Baby Dolls

Baby Dolls

Sorry, honey — this isn't Toy Story. Source: Instagram user rachaelaletheia

Car Interiors

Car Interiors

A for sentiment, F for freaking out (as in, mommy is). Source: Instagram user scoutdrygoods

Dinner (and the Christmas Countdown)

Dinner (and the Christmas Countdown)

Why aren't you eating your dinner, sweetie? Source: Instagram user beaulee

Your Sanity

Your Sanity

Gone, just like that big blue bottle of detergent. Source: Instagram user texasgypsysoul