17 Innocent Text Messages That Are Legitimately Sexts to Parents

Updated on Oct 23, 2015 at 2:03 PM

POPSUGAR Photography | Lauren Levy

No matter who you are, things drastically change when you become a parent. Whether you no longer feel the dire need to attend every dinner party or your alcohol tolerance sharply decreases because going out after 11 just isn't an option, the things that once got you excited no longer compare to snuggle time with your baby. On the flip side — whether you're a fan of sexting or not — now nothing will get you hotter faster than a quick text that the laundry is put away or the kids' obnoxious bake sale was canceled. Whether you've felt the pure joy of seeing that a fellow parent invited your child for a sleepover or couldn't help but smile when your partner texted that they're out of work early and can pick up the kids, you know that these innocent texts can actually be considered sexts for parents!

When the sports season is over and you can finally have your weekends (somewhat) back.

When you get surprised with a kid-free night without the pricy babysitting fees.

When you find out there's one less dinner you have to cook.

When the homework fight happened — but before you got home.

When you get out of standing out in the cold, begging strangers to buy cookies just so you can go home.

When the battery from your toddler's beloved toy (aka the most obnoxious thing ever invented) finally dies.

When you it turns out that your babysitter is free and date night is back on.

When you (regretfully?) find out that plans with the in-laws fell through.

When you find out that you're the cool mom on the block (and not completely failing).

When your partner randomly offers to be on kid patrol so you can have a girls' night.

When there's a glimmer of hope that the end of diapers is finally near.

When you're presented with the option of rotisserie chicken and endless baby wipes.

When your partner has your back and is supportive of your busy schedule.

When you find out that your child has finally outgrown their favorite TV show with the contagious theme song.

When you forget to empty the overflowing diaper pail but your partner already took care of it.

When you get to sleep in until it's time to wake the kids because you can bail on your morning run — without feeling guilty.

When the housework gets done and not because you were the one who did it.

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17 Innocent Text Messages That Are Legitimately Sexts to Parents

When the sports season is over and you can finally have your weekends (somewhat) back.

When you get surprised with a kid-free night without the pricy babysitting fees.

When you find out there's one less dinner you have to cook.

When the homework fight happened — but before you got home.

When you get out of standing out in the cold, begging strangers to buy cookies just so you can go home.

When the battery from your toddler's beloved toy (aka the most obnoxious thing ever invented) finally dies.

When you it turns out that your babysitter is free and date night is back on.

When you (regretfully?) find out that plans with the in-laws fell through.

When you find out that you're the cool mom on the block (and not completely failing).

When your partner randomly offers to be on kid patrol so you can have a girls' night.

When there's a glimmer of hope that the end of diapers is finally near.

When you're presented with the option of rotisserie chicken and endless baby wipes.

When your partner has your back and is supportive of your busy schedule.

When you find out that your child has finally outgrown their favorite TV show with the contagious theme song.

When you forget to empty the overflowing diaper pail but your partner already took care of it.

When you get to sleep in until it's time to wake the kids because you can bail on your morning run — without feeling guilty.

When the housework gets done and not because you were the one who did it.

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