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You find yourself at the shopping center. What’s the reason your toddler is in tears?
- a) No coins for the ride on the rocket ship.
- b) You refused to buy her an entire cookie cake.
- c) Terrified of the automatic flushing toilets.
- d) It doesn’t really matter; just commend yourself for not crying, too.
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What’s on the menu for dinner this evening?
- a) A gourmet herb-infused roasted chicken with garlic parmesan scalloped potatoes… as per my Pinterest inspiration.
- b) Something from the slow cooker.
- c) Leftovers from yesterday’s slow cooker creation.
- d) Frozen chicken nuggets. Yes, again.
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Why does your back hurt?
- a) I carried the baby for nearly 47 hours yesterday.
- b) I spent time cleaning up pee behind the toilet.
- c) I bent down repeatedly to decipher what my tween son was mumbling.
- d) Probably just from habit by now.
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Where is the misplaced blanket?
- a) Ugh, we probably left it at Grandma’s house.
- b) Cramped between the wall and the mattress, as usual, even though I’m the only one who bothers to check there.
- c) No idea; maybe it’s with last winter’s lost scarves and those single socks?
- d) I secretly tossed it into the hamper because it was so dirty it was attracting stray cats.
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What did your child just ingest while you were distracted?
- a) OMG, DID SHE SWALLOW SOMETHING? SOMEONE CALL EMERGENCY SERVICES!
- b) 87 delightful gummy vitamins.
- c) Something unappetizing off the pavement.
- d) Hmm, I guess we’ll find out the hard way later, won’t we?
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Your child has started preschool, and anxiety kicks in. What’s the worst case scenario?
- a) She’ll refuse to nap and be unbearably cranky later.
- b) She’ll have an accident since I forgot to send an extra change of clothes.
- c) She’ll throw such a tantrum over a banana with brown spots that we’re banned from returning.
- d) LICE.
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How much screen time is appropriate?
- a) 30 minutes a day.
- b) 30 minutes a day plus however many extra hours I need for my sanity.
- c) I avoid the topic — what I don’t see can’t harm me.
- d) UNLIMITED. Wait, were we discussing the kids?
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The family hamster has passed away. What’s your course of action?
- a) Conduct a small, respectful funeral in the backyard.
- b) Tell the kids he’s gone to a wonderful farm.
- c) Hope they don’t notice — they lost interest in having a pet two days after we brought it home, anyway.
- d) “Died? What do you mean he died? He’s right here!” quickly hides the pet store receipt
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With the children out of the house, what task will you prioritize?
- a) Laundry.
- b) Thank you notes from Christmases long past.
- c) Organizing the baby photos of the kids.
- d) Sorry, I can’t hear you over my Netflix binge.
Answer Key:
They are all correct. Take a moment to relax; you’re doing wonderfully — now please make some space on the couch for me because my kids are out, too.
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In summary, these trivia questions capture the unique experiences and challenges that mothers face daily, from handling toddler meltdowns to managing household tasks. It’s a lighthearted yet relatable reflection of motherhood, underscoring the reality that every mom has navigated these situations at some point.