Monday often seems to be the punching bag of the week. It’s hard to feel any excitement when Sunday night rolls around and the realization sets in that Monday is just hours away. Sure, I try to embrace it as a fresh start, but then I remember all the reasons it’s just the absolute worst, and I can’t help but feel a bit frustrated.
1. Cranky Vibes Everywhere
From your kids to your coworkers, Monday brings out the grumpiness. Your colleague might throw you under the bus at work, and your toddler will have a meltdown right after you’ve finally gotten yourself ready. It’s like everyone collectively decides to be in a bad mood. Thanks for nothing, Monday.
2. Disaster Zone at Home
What is it about weekends that turns my tidy home into a total mess? By Monday, it looks like a tornado hit—dirty laundry stuffed everywhere, sticky floors, and somehow there’s always a bed-wetting incident. Seriously, what happened?
3. The Morning Struggle is Real
You’d think after just two days off, the kids would be eager to get up for school. Instead, it feels like they’ve hibernated for weeks, and you have to drag them out of bed at what feels like the crack of dawn. Come on, we do this every week!
4. Broken Things Only on Mondays
If something’s going to break, it’s bound to happen on a Monday. Remember that time your fridge decided to stop working? Yep, Monday. It’s like the universe has a special dislike for the start of the week.
5. Traffic is a Nightmare
Everyone seems to be in a rush and not in the best of moods. They cut you off, honk at you for minor delays, and it feels like the road rage levels skyrocket. If there’s a patron saint of traffic, she must be on vacation every Monday.
6. Crowds Everywhere
Whether it’s the coffee shop or the grocery store, it seems like everyone decided to venture out at the same time, and you’re stuck waiting in line forever. It’s like the weekend warriors have emerged all at once, and now you’re just trying to survive.
7. Time Disappears
With school, work, and a million other things to juggle, it feels like there’s never enough time to get everything done. You hit the pillow at night, exhausted, and wonder where the day went—probably lost in the chaos of Monday.
8. Dinner Dilemmas
After a busy weekend, the last thing anyone wants is to deal with dirty dishes and a complicated dinner. No one has the energy, and let’s be honest, anything you cook will likely be met with disdain. Cereal for dinner, anyone?
9. Baby’s Unpredictable Sleep
You’d think babies wouldn’t notice it’s Monday, but somehow they always know. Just when you thought you had a sleep routine down, they’ll start teething or have a growth spurt, and you’re back to sleepless nights. Thanks, Monday!
10. So Far from the Weekend
Waking up on Monday morning feels like staring down a long tunnel with barely a glimmer of light at the end—it’s the weekend, and it’s a long way off. The struggle is real.
I’ve tried, Monday, really I have. But you just keep throwing curveballs my way. You’re the worst.