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
I'd say she's an Independent. Source: Instagram user elliexmayx
Furniture
The permanent-marker bandit strikes again. Source: Instagram user jimaiemarie
Pianos
Really? You couldn't remember those two keys without marking them? Source: Instagram user vibeke____
Dollar Bills
Dolla, dolla, dolla, dolla, dolla, dolla, dolla bill, y'all. Source: Instagram user banginbetty
Boxes of Cereal
Kid tested, mother cursed. Source: Instagram user arimethia
Plumbing
Nope, doesn't flush. Source: Instagram user themama_x2
Glasses
People who live in houses with children shouldn't wear glasses. Source: Instagram user s3gray
Keyboards
Kids ca_ be such _erks. Source: Instagram user vespamamagram
Stairwells
Stairway to insanity. Source: Instagram user saradeclares
Heirlooms
And milk glass just came back into style! Source: Instagram user ratchley
Chairs
That's one way to keep mama on the edge of her seat. Source: Instagram user texasgypsysoul
Toilet Seats
. . . and that's another. Source: Instagram user babybumpbeyond
Pie
Toddlers are known to have their fingers in every pie. Source: Instagram user gardenofsimple
Window Coverings
He had something else in mind for your window treatments. Like nothing. Source: Instagram user crystalahale
Your Favorite CD
I'm guessing his favorite track was "Sorry." Source: Instagram user dildolady
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)
Ah, the age-old rub-the-tub-of-hummus-all-over-the-remote trick. Source: Instagram user jotatay
Mattress Toppers
I'm not gonna lie; I bet that was kind of fun to do. Source: Instagram user twinsmakesseven
Their Curls
Nooooooooooo! Source: Instagram user lindseyaya
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
And now you understand why 99.9 percent of parents do not allow glitter in their homes. Source: Instagram user kellychron
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 and Legos; what's not to like? Source: Instagram user widder_1849
iPads
No, that's not dry erase marker. Source: Instagram user christina_ocampo
Family Photos
Someone doesn't seem too thrilled about having a new baby join the family. Source: Instagram user allyyy_w
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
Sorry, honey — this isn't Toy Story. Source: Instagram user rachaelaletheia
Wood Floors
It's a good thing ice cream wipes off. Wait, that's not ice cream. Is that paint? OMG! Source: Instagram user cassdavies2012
Car Interiors
A for sentiment, F for freaking out (as in, mommy is). Source: Instagram user scoutdrygoods
Dinner (and the Christmas Countdown)
Why aren't you eating your dinner, sweetie? Source: Instagram user beaulee
Your Sanity
Gone, just like that big blue bottle of detergent. Source: Instagram user texasgypsysoul