Did I really just use the word Momedy? Yes, yes, I did.
Comedy aimed at mothers is pretty hit or miss. My sense of humor jives least with the over-the-top, trying-too-hard style.
You know, a toned woman, pulling her hair out and grimacing while three kids hang from her chandelier in the background. It’s not that it’s not funny, we’ve just seen it already.
I am a fan of average parent problems on Instagram, created by mommy Shorts blogger Ilana Wiles. It’s a combination of her own shots and fan submissions, all captioned with Ilana’s consistent, minimalist voice. here are a few examples of what’s in her feed:
I hope that wasn’t the clean laundry. #averageparentproblems photo: @loriliveston
A photo posted by average parent problems (@averageparentproblems) on Jun 14, 2016 at 6:05pm PDT
This happened to us with turtles. “What are they doing, mommy?” “Uhhhhhh….look over there! A tiger!!!” #averageparentproblems photo: @travelwiththetremains
A photo posted by average parent problems (@averageparentproblems) on Jun 13, 2016 at 6:20pm PDT
parents can’t win. #averageparentproblems photo: @growingwithgrace
A photo posted by average parent problems (@averageparentproblems) on Apr 11, 2016 at 9:29am PDT
wait until he spills his drink directly into your carry-on. #averageparentproblems photo: @karakay2004
A photo posted by average parent problems (@averageparentproblems) on Apr 14, 2016 at 8:04am PDT
Ilana’s book, The mommy Shorts guide to remarkably average Parenting is available on Amazon (pre-order/affiliate link). It looks like a best gift for your friend, The World’s Okayest Mom.