Listen up, little dudes! Your mom isn't yelling, she's just expressing herself. Being a mother is hard work and sometimes your silly shenanigans push her to the edge. So next time you hear that tone from your mom, don't stress out. Just listen closely and try to behave yourself.

It's not personal, honey.

A Mom's Day: Powered by Coffee and Controlled Mayhem

Let's be real, being a mom/this whole motherhood thing/the joys of being a parent is a whirlwind/rollercoaster/beautiful mess. One minute you're teaching/playing with your little explorers/humans/creations, the next you're chasing after them like they're on an epic escape mission. Between laundry/school lunches/dance recitals and trying to find matching socks in a sea of chaos, it's easy/sometimes impossible/a constant struggle to keep up. But amidst all the organized//utter chaos, there's one click here thing that keeps us going: coffee. That magical beverage/drink/potion that makes everything a little more bearable/tolerable/slightly less stressful. Seriously, coffee is our lifeblood.

• Coffee gets us through the morning
• It fuels our sanity/Keeps us calm in the chaos
• And sometimes, it's just plain delicious/Coffee is a treat/A warm hug in a mug

Mommy's Ready to Fight

You definitely should watch out when a mama is feeling defensive. That's right, mommy's little offspring are loved, and she won't think twice to defend them. If you touch her pride, prepare for a powerful display. This isn't the time to be reckless. Better get out of sight while you still can.

• Stay calm.
• Give her space.
• Keep your voice down.

Breeding Dragons Doesn't Come With A Manual

Let's be honest, raising a dragon isn't similar to training your ordinary house pet. There are no specialists who fully understand the intricacies of their unique biology, and forget about finding a instruction sheet that outlines everything from emitting hot breath to inter-species communication. You're on your own, trainer, and the only guide is trial and experimentation.

I'm Sorry About What I Said When I Was Hangry

We've all been there. Your stomach is growling louder than a bear in a national park/the wilderness/my living room, and you're feeling more cranky/irritable/grumpy than usual. Then, bam! You snap at someone over something completely trivial.

Later on/Down the road/Eventually, when your blood sugar levels have stabilized/returned to normal/are no longer making me crazy, you realize just how out of line/unreasonable/mean your behavior was. It's a good thing/Luckily/Thankfully, there are ways to avoid letting hangry take over.

First, listen to/pay attention to/be aware of your body's cues. If you're feeling hungry/thirsty/like you need a snack, don't ignore it! Grab a healthysnack/bite/meal/treat/piece of chocolate. And if you find yourself getting angry/frustrated/irritated, take a few deep breaths and try to calm down/relax/chill out before saying anything you might regret.

It takes time to learn to manage hangry, but it's definitely worth it. After all, no one wants to be the person who ruins a perfectly good day/causes drama/becomes known as "hangry".

Adore My Kids A Lot But Also... Wine

Being a parent is seriously fantastic, but sometimes you just need a bit of wine. Let's be honest, those tiny humans are precious, and they definitely drain your patience. After a long day of dealing with, a glass of sparkling can be just the ticket you need to relax. It's not about being a bad parent, it's about self-care!

• Raising kids
• Wine o'clock