1. In the early days your mum wasn’t quite sure what she was doing on Facebook.

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2. And it took her a little while to work it all out.

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3. Some of your mum’s early Facebook statuses were probably slightly cryptic.

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4. And she definitely sent some messages you wouldn’t send.

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You’ve got to respect this woman’s boldness.
7. As soon as she learned how to upload photos she absolutely ran with it and made an album of your embarrassing childhood pictures.

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Thanks, Mother.
9. If she has a pet, they take pride of place on her Facebook.

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She’s probably more proud of that cat than you.
10. There’s nothing your mum enjoys more than commenting on and liking everything you post.

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11. But your mum especially enjoys Facebook stalking you to see if you’re dating anyone.
12. And she immediately asks you if she suspects there may be someone new on the scene.

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13. You’re pretty used to being tagged in Minions memes now.

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Mums on Facebook love Minions memes. Nobody knows why.
16. Your mum has probably tagged you in loads of inspirational quotes.

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WE KNOW YOU DO IT FOR THE LIKES, MUMS.
17. But you never get too complacent because you know there’s no greater burn than a mum Facebook tag burn.

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Damn.
18. Because mums on Facebook are secretly huge trolls.

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20. Even though your mum might accidentally share something that will horrify you forever.

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22. Because at least your mum is there to support you.

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