This Dad Documents the Funniest Convos With His Kids: 40 Parenting Tweets by James Breakwell (Exploding Unicorn)

Roy

1 year ago

From the mind of James Breakwell, Exploding Unicorn

Anyone who's ever ventured into the wild world of parenthood knows it's an adventure filled with endless messes, questionable life choices (courtesy of your offspring, of course), and moments of laugh-out-loud hilarity. James Breakwell, the mastermind behind the Exploding Unicorn Twitter account, perfectly captures the absurdity and heartwarming chaos of raising children in his side-splitting tweets. Prepare to relive the glory (and occasional horror) of parenting through the lens of this internet dad's witty observations.

These 40 tweets are a hilarious testament to the unpredictable nature of tiny humans. From the existential questions posed by a five-year-old ("Dad, is ketchup a smoothie?") that leave you questioning your sanity (because seriously, what even is a smoothie anymore?) to the nonsensical demands that somehow become the cornerstone of your day ("I need you to cut my juice box into the shape of a narwhal!"), these tweets will have you snorting with laughter (and possibly muttering sympathetic noises to your fellow parents). Be prepared for gems that capture the never-ending quest for a decent night's sleep (because apparently, snuggling next to a small hurricane is considered restful by some), the unexpected philosophical discussions sparked by bedtime stories (because even the most basic fairytale can lead to an existential crisis for a curious child), and the moments of pure, unadulterated joy that make all the sleepless nights and tantrums worthwhile (because a sloppy, hand-drawn card declaring you "Best Dad Ever" can melt even the most hardened heart).

Me: Stop arguing with your sisters. 9-year-old: I'm not arguing. Me: Then what are you doing? 9: Being right.
Just overheard my 5-year-old tell her sisters, "...and that's how you defuse a bomb," and now I feel like I should probably pay attention.
Me: Wake up. 7-year-old: Pass. I didn't know that was an option.
9-year-old: I'm done. Me: With what? 9: *motions vaguely around* Everything. Same.
7-year-old: I got you ice cream for Father's Day. Me: Where is it? 7: The store. You have to go there and buy it.
3-year-old: *wears a shirt that says "Big Sister"* Me: Wait, what?! Wife: Relax, it's a hand-me-down.
7-year-old: How do you get money when you don't have any more teeth for the tooth fairy? Me: You work. 7: That's a terrible idea.
7-year-old: Can you move a spider outside? Me: I could just kill it. 7: No. Then his family will come after us. She's thinking two moves ahead.
9-year-old: Are you and Mom ever going to have more kids? Me: Isn't four enough? 9: You could have stopped at one.
7-year-old: What's it like to have kids? Me: You know how ice cream is the best thing in the world? 7: Yeah. Me: But it can still give you a headache? 7: Uh huh. Me: Bingo.
[none of the kids finish their potatoes] Me: I don't get it. When I was your age, I loved mashed potatoes. 7-year-old: When you were our age, other food wasn't invented yet.
I just heard one of my kids say to her sister, "Hold still. I know what l'm doing." Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go interrupt what l assume is amateur surgery.
7-year-old: You got a letter! Me: It's a bill. I owe money. 7: Not if you throw it away. She's my financial planner now.
3-year-old: I'm 3. I get 3 cupcakes. Wife: That's not how it works. Me: *eats 34 cupcakes*
[hair and makeup people arrive wedding morning] 7-year-old: How come you're not having anything done? Me: I'm already pretty. 7: Who told you that?

So you've scrolled through this heartwarming and outrageously funny collection of parenting tweets by James Breakwell. You've chuckled at the existential musings of a kindergartener, questioned your own juice box-cutting skills, and maybe even shed a tear (or two) at the sheer sweetness of a child's love. You've emerged feeling a strange mix of exhaustion (remembering your own parenting battles) and pure joy at the hilarious chaos that comes with raising little humans.

Need a break from the adorable chaos? We've got a whole archive of funny parenting fails to commiserate with. Feeling nostalgic about your own childhood? Check out our collection of hilarious kid logic memes or lose yourself in the world of adorable baby animals. Thunder Dungeon caters to all parents (and future parents!), from the sleep-deprived veterans to the wide-eyed newbies.

Updated February 17, 2026

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