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Mom bikes with her kids—but what her son does mid-ride leaves her speechless
If you've ever attempted to create a wholesome family moment only to have it derail in the most unexpected way possible, you'll relate to this viral Instagram reel that's currently making parents everywhere snort-laugh into their coffee.
@hayleydubb set out for what appeared to be an idyllic electric bike ride with her twin toddlers secured safely in their seats behind her. The video, which has over 10 million views, starts innocently enough—mom cruising along, two little ones enjoying the ride, the text overlay reading, 'What started as a wholesome family bike ride.' It's the kind of content that makes you think, 'Wow, she's really got this parenting thing figured out.'
But then the video cuts to 'turned into this,' and suddenly we're witnessing what might be the most creative wedgie delivery method in parenting history. One of her tots has somehow managed to fish mom's underwear right up and over her bike shorts, and—wait for it—is now holding said underwear in his mouth like it's a victory flag.
The caption perfectly sums up the parenting experience:
'The core memory I didn't know I needed '
There's something almost supernatural about children's ability to turn your most Instagram-worthy moments into comedy gold. You can plan the perfect outing, dress everyone in coordinating outfits, and have your phone ready for that picture-perfect memory—and somehow, someway, chaos will find you.
As commenter @jamofficial_ put it:
'I'm actually cryinggg cause why ARE CHILDREN LIKE THISSS if there was no footage we wouldn't believe it '
And they're not wrong. Without video evidence, this story would sound made up. But that's the thing about parenting—the most unbelievable moments are usually the most true.
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The comments section has become a celebration of both this mom's resilience and her apparently superior undergarment choices. (And also a lot of encouragement to wear a helmet–which we totally agree with, but that's not what we're gathered here to discuss today.) User @ladyashley3 wanted to know the real important details:
'That thong stronger than Gods soldiers! maam what brand is that PLEASE '
Because honestly, if your underwear can survive being yanked over bike shorts by a determined toddler and still maintain structural integrity, that's the kind of product endorsement money can't buy.
Meanwhile, @abigailmary1992 offered some real talk: 'I'm impressed any mom of two littles is wearing anything other than granny panties.' A fair point—most of us are just trying to find clean underwear at all, let alone ones that photograph well during impromptu wedgie situations and leave no VPL.
Every parent has been there—that moment when your child decides to provide entertainment you definitely didn't sign up for. Sometimes it's a meltdown in Target. Sometimes it's an inappropriate question asked at full volume in the grocery store. And sometimes, apparently, it's your toddler giving you a wedgie while you're trying to enjoy a peaceful bike ride.
User @ had the perfect perspective:
'Looks like a picture for his high school yearbook '
Because you know that kid's going to hear about this moment for the rest of his life.
The beauty of moments like these is that they remind us parenting rarely goes according to plan—and that's okay. Actually, it's more than okay. These are the stories we'll be laughing about for years to come.
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One commenter, @ shared their own relatable struggle: 'I had a mole on my back and my little one pulled it every time we sat in the bike. Had to have it removed to escape the nightmare.' Because if there's one thing kids excel at, it's finding that one thing that bothers you most and zeroing in on it with laser precision.
But here's what this viral moment really captures: the ability to laugh at the beautiful mess that is parenting. This mom could have been mortified. She could have stopped recording, gotten flustered, or let the moment ruin her day. Instead, she chose to see the humor in it and share that joy with the rest of us.
And honestly? That might be the most wholesome part of this whole story.
As @angelatolonen joked, 'Someone just got demoted to the back row'—but let's be real, this is probably going to be one of those family stories that gets told at every birthday party and holiday gathering for the next twenty years.
Because while we start out trying to create picture-perfect moments, the imperfect ones are usually the ones that stick. The planned photo shoots are nice, but the candid chaos? That's where the real magic happens.
So here's to all the parents out there whose wholesome family moments have taken unexpected detours. Your underwear might not always stay where it belongs, your kids might not always cooperate with your vision, but you're creating memories that are infinitely more valuable than any staged photo could ever be.
Even if those memories occasionally involve someone's underwear ending up in someone else's mouth. (Er, um. Yeah.)
