If you’re a mother who’s attempted to arrange a get-together with another mom, you know how difficult it can be. The phrase “I’m busy” doesn’t even begin to cover it. Even when we do manage to carve out some rare free time, exhaustion often leaves us too drained to do anything more than gaze blankly at a wall.
Moms Ava Thompson and Mia Rodriguez recently released a humorous video titled “Why Moms Never Meet Up,” which perfectly captures the struggles of motherhood that nearly all moms can relate to. In the video, they engage in an amusing back-and-forth while trying to pin down a date to see each other.
“I really need a coffee, in public, with another adult. Can you meet?” Mia begins. Ava quickly responds with a suggestion for tomorrow, only to spiral into chaos. “Absolutely! I just have to load the stroller, pump breast milk, pack a baby bag with a dozen changes, and shower for the first time this week. I can make it by three!” Mia counters. “I have to pick up the kids from school at three, and then it’s off to swimming lessons. Plus, I need to rush home to cook three different dinners because no one in my house likes the same food,” Ava replies.
And so the conversation continues, filled with relatable struggles: from visits from in-laws to baby fitness classes, birthday celebrations, laundry, and work calls. They manage to tackle all of this while juggling house chores, cooking, and even dealing with dogs that have decided to relieve themselves indoors. Because that’s what moms do—they multitask like pros.
Finding time to ourselves, let alone with friends, becomes nearly impossible once we become parents. It feels as if all our spare moments are consumed by the crucial task of ensuring another human being is fed, entertained, and kept clean. As the kids grow, those duties shift to driving them from one activity to another, or attending school events. It’s a never-ending cycle. Sometimes, moms just need a quick break with friends.
“Friday?” Ava proposes. “By Friday, I’m usually a zombie in the corner,” Mia responds while mowing the lawn with her baby strapped to her chest. When Mia suggests Saturday, Ava reveals she has a waxing appointment because “things have gotten a bit out of control.” “Wait, you still wax?” Mia asks incredulously. “It gives me an excuse to leave the house for an hour,” Ava admits, and moms everywhere collectively applaud.
After a bit more back-and-forth, the duo finally settles on a date three months away, which, let’s be honest, is likely to be canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. I have numerous text threads with friends filled with the same struggle to coordinate plans. Ultimately, moms understand that it’s not about not wanting to meet up—oh, we definitely want to! It’s just that those little humans we brought into the world always seem to get in the way.
This article originally appeared on July 21, 2017.
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Summary:
Ava Thompson and Mia Rodriguez have created a humorous video titled “Why Moms Never Meet Up,” depicting the difficulties mothers face when trying to arrange social gatherings. Their conversation humorously highlights the chaotic reality of motherhood, where responsibilities often prevent moms from finding time for themselves. Ultimately, it’s clear that while moms are eager to connect, their busy lives often get in the way.