Recently, a massive new batch of emojis was released on the social media world, but I can’t really find much emotive use for an acorn, eggplant, or cat face with hearts over its eyes. I pretty much never use anything more than a wink or the steaming pile of poop in daily correspondence.
I’m guessing these emojis were meant to save people time when communicating, explain with a picture–instead of a sentence–what’s going on, but as a parent I just can’t find much use in the ones available.
This is when I realized I needed to make my own emoji. You know, create a cartoony photo shortcut to use while texting with my friends so they know how I’m feeling or what I’m up to. A shorthand for busy moms and dads.
Instead of a boring old yellow smiley face or unusable tree sapling, here is a list of emojis displaying typical parenting scenarios–starring me, a typical parent.
And this is what they’d look like in action:
Makes SO MUCH SENSE now, doesn’t it?
I hope you find this list useful the next time you’re answering a text or trying to articulate why you don’t have the time to reply in depth to a particular Facebook post. I know I sure am!
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Brilliant! Can I order the “sorry, I haven’t had enough coffee yet” emoji?
Absolutely!
I would totally use these. I want to order the “trying to poop but kids are watching” face. Hahaha
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Oh, that’s a good one. I’ll work on it!
You are brilliant. That is all 🙂
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You are kind. That is all.
LOL! I think I might have used a few of these on my darling husband. Wait, yea. Definitely the “Shit just got real” emoji. That’s pretty much code for “Back the eff off and leave me alone.”
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Feel free to use them on whomever you need to. Totally transferable.
I love these so hard. Truly. Why are you so creative and smart and funny and shit?? Seriously? How can one person be all that?? You never fail to make me laugh. Especially when I’m sitting on your lap when you’re suffering from a broken foot.
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ESPECIALLY when you’re sitting on my lap.
Brilliant! What’s your PayPal addy? This will be the best money I’ve spent all month.
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Cash only, baby!
Love these! You are too cute. I’m going to cut them out and make fridge magnets of yours and then move the appropriate feeling to a place where all can be warned. Thanks for making life easier.
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I would be more than tickled pink to know I was on your fridge!
Kim, these are fantastic. I just shared this on my sister’s wall and she’s dying (From laughter, not in a sad way.).
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I’m so happy I didn’t murder your sister!
Ah lovely, you forgot to add the link from where we can download this stuff. I need to install it on my phone like right now! Genius and hilarious!
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I’m working on it!
These are genius! You must patent them right now.
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