There’s so much going on in the world right now, and it’s nice to know that even the moms who look like they have it all together really don’t. None of us are achieving 100% Pinterest-worthy perfection right now, and Kate Middleton proves it.

Through the Kensington Royal Twitter account, the Duchess of Cambridge shared some birthday photos she took of little Prince Louis, who just turned two.

She captioned the pics “Instagram Vs Reality” and included the good shots along with the outtakes.


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These photos are too cute, and anyone who has tried to craft with a toddler totally understands.

Here’s the finished product of that cute rainbow paint craft, and a few more adorable pics of Prince Louis to brighten your day.

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These photos are a reminder to the world that 2-year-olds are not terrible, they’re just learning how to be human (and that can be a messy process).

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Happy Birthday Prince Louis!