I’ve never been the most punctual person, but motherhood has certainly amplified my reasons for being late to everything from school drop-offs to dinner dates. Gone are the days when I could blame traffic or a bad hair day. Now, my excuses have taken a wild turn. So, here’s a glimpse into my chaotic life and why I’m often running behind:
- My daughter insists her socks are out to get her and refuses to wear them.
- Both kids suddenly had to use the bathroom the moment we hit the driveway.
- I was searching for my keys only to discover they were in my pocket the whole time.
- The kids were squabbling over who gets the front seat.
- My son turned leaving the house into a wrestling match with the dog. After cleaning his fur-covered clothes, I had to improvise a lint roller with tape!
- A mysterious disappearance of matching shoes left us in disarray.
- At the worst possible moment, one of the kids asked, “Where do babies come from?”
- A wardrobe malfunction led to an unexpected bath because of wet underwear.
- My son scraped his knee while trying to reach the car.
- The kids got thirsty, which led to drinks and then snacks—so much for lunch!
- Apparently, my “time to go” announcement went unheard, despite me saying it 20 times.
- My daughter decided to throw a tantrum over something that happened days ago.
- They were bickering over who the dog loves more.
- Perfect timing for a chat about puberty.
- I spent 10 minutes searching for my phone only to find it was in my hand.
- My son developed a fever right before we left.
- The dog, who just went out, chose that moment to have an accident indoors.
- My son discovered the dog’s mess… with his foot.
- The kids argued about which radio station I would be subjected to.
- My son remembered his forgotten homework just as we were walking out.
- Another wonderful moment for a kid to ask about homosexuality.
- My daughter changed outfits 13 times trying to find the perfect balance between fashionable and casual.
- They bumped heads while scrambling into the car.
- My son complained about his elbow hurting.
- Sibling rivalry took a turn with a debate over whose tongue is longer.
- My daughter decided we needed to re-clean a cut that had already healed, so we bandaged the wrong spot.
- I couldn’t find my glasses… on my head!
- My daughter insisted on creating a drawing for you, so you better appreciate it.
- A long-lost stuffed animal became the center of a frantic search as we left the house.
- My son managed to fall out of the car while trying to get in.
- I couldn’t find one of my kids; they were already in the car waiting.
- My daughter realized she forgot to put on underwear and was wearing a skirt.
- One of my daughter’s fingernails was inexplicably itchy.
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In summary, motherhood is an adventure filled with unpredictable moments that often lead to being late. From wardrobe changes to snack emergencies, there’s never a dull moment. Embrace the chaos and laugh it off—it’s all part of the journey!