As a parent, we’ve all been there—wishing for just a few moments of solitude to handle even the most basic tasks, like using the restroom. One clever mom, however, took matters into her own hands and devised a hilariously ingenious solution to escape her clingy child. You’re going to want to take notes on this one.
In a vibrant online community for moms called MaterniNook, founded by Sofia Hernandez, mothers share their more candid and sometimes darker parenting experiences without the fear of judgment. Recently, an anonymous mom shared her creative strategy for gaining a little time away from her overly attached toddler, and honestly, if we knew her name, we’d be throwing her a parade.
She wrote, “My little one has reached that stage where if I’m not in sight, he starts to wail. I need to prepare lunch! He doesn’t want to be held or even played with; he simply needs to know I’m right beside him. He doesn’t even look at me, just turns to confirm that I’m there (or at least my leg).”
Sound familiar?
So, how did this resourceful mom tackle the challenge?
“I decided to fill a pair of jeans, put on some shoes, and voilà! I was able to make lunch and even sneak in a bathroom break. I made sure to position everything just right; if you look closely, even my ‘feet’ are separated because he sometimes comes to play between my legs.”
Incredible, right? This mom managed to create a mannequin version of herself to keep her toddler distracted long enough to accomplish basic tasks. Talk about a secret agent level of parenting!
Let’s be real—how many times have you tried to sneak away for a moment of peace, only to be thwarted at the last second? You creep away slowly, and just when you think you’re in the clear, BAM! Your child discovers your absence, and you have to start all over again. Now, thanks to this inventive mom, you can simply craft your own half-body decoy and get a breather.
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In summary, this resourceful mom has shown us that sometimes, a little ingenuity is all it takes to reclaim some precious alone time without the meltdowns.