I see the screen lighting up, feel the vibration in my pocket, and hear that familiar ring, but nope—not happening, my friend. Before you take it personally, let me share my top 10 reasons for ignoring your call.
- I was mediating a fierce dispute over a dinosaur’s missing head. Trust me, it was about to get dramatic, and you didn’t want to be part of that chaos.
- I was darting around my kitchen like a tornado, tossing toys off the counters and shoving dishes into the sink while trying to look calm for the neighbor who decided to pop by unexpectedly.
- I was in Target (I promise, just for paper towels!). Did you know cell service goes on vacation in there? Also, impulse control seems to vanish along with my self-restraint. So, yes, I came out with more than just paper towels. Oops.
- I had a little bit of, well, an unfortunate mess on my hand. Let’s just say it was a parenting moment I’d rather not discuss further!
- The phone was drowned out by the sound of my kids all wailing. Literally all of them. At that point, I joined in. It was a full-on crying symphony.
- I temporarily misplaced one of my kids. Don’t worry; he popped back up from the shed eventually. No questions, please!
- I was stuck in carpool line, where moms who chat on the phone are practically shunned. I was not about to risk that social faux pas.
- My kids were getting along like the perfect little angels they can be. I knew that if I picked up the phone, it would trigger an immediate meltdown. It’s practically a law of nature.
- It had been forever since we last spoke. If I answered, you might discover that my social media-perfect life is more of a façade. Conversations with kids around can only last about 15 seconds before my cheerful tone turns them into little monsters. I just couldn’t let you in on that secret.
- It was blissfully quiet because all the kids were asleep. While that might seem like the ideal moment for a chat, I was just too exhausted to engage.
I know, I know—it sounds rude, but whenever my phone buzzes or rings, I can’t help thinking, “Please don’t call; I’ll reach out when I can.” Well, except for you, Mom. You can call anytime, but be warned—I might just have to hang up on you mid-conversation!
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In summary, juggling motherhood is a chaotic yet beautiful ride, and sometimes that means putting phone calls on hold. Life’s messy, but hey, so is parenting!