Parenting is no walk in the park. From the wild ride of pregnancy—complete with morning sickness, weight gain, and the unforgettable experience of childbirth—to the never-ending responsibilities that follow, it’s a miracle we manage to keep our sanity intact. And then, just when you think you’ve got it all figured out, your little one opens their mouth. Sure, you’ll cherish those adorable “I love you” moments, but let’s be real: there’s a lot of sass coming from that first grader, and heaven help you if they’re passing it down to the toddler.
As the kids unleash their verbal chaos, we moms often find ourselves scrambling to maintain some semblance of order—sometimes at the cost of our honesty. Here are some of the classic excuses I’ve found myself making over the years to protect my kid’s reputation—and mine too!
- “He’s just tired.” Meanwhile, he’s bouncing off the walls while I’m practically begging for a nap!
- “He just woke up.” From a three-hour snooze! If that were me, I’d be ready to conquer the world.
- “He’s going through a phase.” Apparently, saying “no” to him is the ultimate betrayal, and now he’s exacting his revenge.
- “He’s just hungry.” I mean, he wants candy for dinner—how can I say no to that, right?
- “He’s had a tough day.” Let’s see: he was hand-fed breakfast, played with a cardboard box, and is now glued to Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. Truly heartbreaking stuff!
- “He had a rough night.” Sure, he started off in his own bed but decided that a wrestling match in mine was more entertaining. Super tough for him; I’m just fine, thanks!
- “I think he’s getting sick.” No idea why he’s acting like a wild animal, but hey, let’s blame it on an impending illness since his nose is runny from the latest meltdown.
- “He just got over something.” After nursing him back to health for two days and enduring sneezes to the face, he’s a little cranky. But I’m thriving, truly!
- “Ah, the terrible twos!” But wait, why do they call it that when the tantrums started at 18 months?
- “Let’s embrace the terrible threes; that’s totally a thing!” In other words, I’m at a total loss as to why my child is acting like a hyperactive tornado. Spoiled? Not my kid!
The irony is that apparently, things do improve. It’s reassuring to hear other parents say, “It’s totally normal,” and “You’ll miss these days.” Sure, there’s a light at the end of the tunnel—eventually, I’ll stop making excuses and spinning tales about why my child is acting like a mini tyrant!
Maybe it’s all just an act. Or perhaps he’s destined to be the next big star, like Leonardo DiCaprio! Who knows? If that’s the case, I could be in for quite the payday, since Leo loves his mom. Oh no, did I just make another excuse?
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In summary, we all find ourselves in these amusingly chaotic situations as we navigate the rollercoaster of motherhood, often fabricating a few stories along the way. At least we can share a laugh about it!