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Tears, tantrums and a lot of mess

Brutally honest Instagram page reveals the REAL truth of parenting

Mum Ilana Wise has turned her quirkiest motherhood moments into hilarious site

AS every parent knows, looking after the kids has its ups and downs.

But mum Ilana Wiles has turned the quirkier moments of motherhood into a hilarious Instagram page.

 Wake up to the make-up
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Wake up to the make-upCredit: Instagram / @mommyshorts

The brutally honest snaps show the times when it all goes wrong - with the tantrums, tears and messier moments of parenting.

They include the tot who smeared foundation all over his cot, the sulks on family holidays and that familiar moment when the beloved pet fish dies and you frantically search for a replacement.

 This little scamp is obviously an early riser
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This little scamp is obviously an early riserCredit: Instagram / @mommyshorts

Ilana’s page – – now has 279,000 followers.

Now others send in thier funny snaps to go on the page as well.

Ilana  told the Huffington Post: "I hope other parents will relate to the photos, feel like they are in good company and see the amusement in our daily struggles.

"I am always aiming to make the struggles of raising children entertaining. Parents need it!"

 Bags of fun at lunch time
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Bags of fun at lunch timeCredit: Instagram / @mommyshorts
 Double trouble
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Double troubleCredit: Instagram / @mommyshorts
 Giving Candy Crush a new meaning
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Giving Candy Crush a new meaningCredit: Instagram / @mommyshorts
 Fishy moment
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Fishy momentCredit: Instagram / @mommyshorts
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