Despite the pretty picture that many Instagram feeds paint of an edited version of parenthood, being a mom or dad is messy. It's dirty, it's sticky, it can be smelly, and it's also uniquely beautiful — in an organized chaos kind of way. So if you ever feel like you're all alone, remember that the struggle is very real, and don't let the filters fool you. Check out these Instagram-worthy parenting problems that all moms go through (and hopefully find the humor in!).

When you have to get creative just to be able to cook dinner.

When you need to have conversations about why hands don't belong in pants . . . daily.

When there is no such thing as sleeping in . . . or alone time.

When a quick errand that should only take 5 minutes on your own turns into a 30-minute ordeal.

When you forget to send a follow-up email to the Tooth Fairy to confirm that she received the letter.

When you count down to potty-training like your kids impatiently wait for Christmas.

When you try to show that reading can be fun!

When you have yet to get your act together to deliver that birthday present you forgot — from a party that was last year.

When silence in the other room definitely signals trouble.

When improvising becomes a daily necessity.

When your little one asks to help clean and manages to do more damage.

When a toy that you thought would be a great way to keep them preoccupied becomes more work for you.

When major damage can be done in a matter of seconds.

When no matter how much you try, your car always mysteriously ends up covered with junk.

When you run out of ideas for punishments because they keep doing the same thing over and over again.

When wearing articles of clothing covered in poo or spit are more common than not.

When you become immune to the smell of poop — but not to the sight.

When a sleeping baby means no coffee or food for mom.

When the kids get into a major fight — right as you're trying to cook dinner.

When you care less about what they're playing with and more about if you can get a few minutes of entertainment out of it.