101 Phrases I Repeat Daily as a Parent of Four Kids Under 7

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101 Phrases I Repeat Daily as a Parent of Four Kids Under 7
by Jamie Johnson
Updated: Aug. 21, 2023

1. Sweetheart, it’s too early. Back to bed, please.
2. It’s only 4:25 a.m. Let’s snuggle and go back to sleep.
3. Alright, come share our bed, but please move over a little.
4. I can’t breathe, love. Your foot is in my back!
5. Okay, I’m awake. Let’s head downstairs.
6. Just a moment, I need my coffee first!
7. Time to rise and shine! You’ll be late for school.
8. Not yet! We just finished breakfast.
9. We’re running late, up and at ‘em!
10. Wait! Don’t pour the milk by yourself. Please, just wait!
11. Hold on; I’ll grab some paper towels.
12. NOW! Time to get up! I won’t ask again!
13. Please don’t hit your sister.
14. Where’s my coffee? Did I leave it somewhere?
15. You need to use the potty? Great! Let’s go!
16. No, sweetheart. Pee IN the potty, not on the floor!
17. Ouch! If I trip over that toy again, it’s going in the trash.
18. No riding the dog! Get off, please!
19. Seriously, please don’t hit your sister again.
20. Who took my phone? Let’s play hide and seek to find it!
21. Buddy, please get your hand out of your pants.
22. Keep the crayons on the paper, just like that!
23. It’s not snack time yet; we just had lunch!
24. No crayons on the table! Remember, just on the paper!
25. Oh my goodness, where’s my coffee? Oh, in the microwave.
26. If you hit your sister one more time, it’s time out.
27. Your hand is still in your pants, buddy.
28. Get down from there! You’re not allowed up high!
29. Yes, I love you dearly, just please don’t hit your brother again.
30. That’s it; time out. Let’s go!
31. No banging on the door! Your time out starts over!
32. It’s okay, it was an accident. Let’s change your outfit again.
33. Now you know; put your clothes in the hamper!
34. The time out is officially starting over!
35. Where’s my laptop? I need to get some work done.
36. What did I say? Do NOT pull the keys off my laptop!
37. What’s in the baby’s mouth? You can’t feed her that!
38. Are you choking? Look at me and open your mouth!
39. No, no, no! Don’t eat that from the garbage!
40. Sure, I’d love to watch Peppa Pig again.
41. Don’t throw the entire roll of toilet paper in the toilet!
42. Ugh, where’s the plunger? Who moved it?
43. Who got the crayons out again? And who’s drawing on the walls?
44. No more dog food, please! Enough!
45. Sit and watch this show while I take a quick shower, okay?
46. Can you keep an eye on your little sister for just a moment?
47. Alright, I showered two days ago, never mind.
48. Not snack time yet! You just had a snack three minutes ago!
49. Wait, come back! You’re not wearing pants!
50. Yes, you need at least underwear on!
51. It’s not time; Daddy won’t be home for another four hours.
52. Where’s my phone? Have you seen it?
53. Wait! Are you calling someone?
54. What did you do? Did you just buy all those apps?
55. Time out for me; I need a break!
56. Get your hand out of there! Do NOT touch the toaster!
57. Nope, still two and a half hours until Daddy’s home.
58. Ah, lovely! Crushed crackers everywhere in the living room!
59. Where’s the dog? Is she hiding in your room again?
60. Oh no, Mommy said shoot!
61. We need some fresh air—let’s take a walk!
62. Where are your shoes? Why can’t I find the other one?
63. Is the baby chewing on your shoe again? Please put them away!
64. What’s that smell?
65. Hold on, Mommy needs to change the baby.
66. No, don’t take off your shoes! No, don’t take off your pants!
67. Don’t unbuckle yourself! Wait, are you trying to unbuckle?
68. Do we have everyone? One, two, three… where’s the last one?
69. Stop rolling down the window; you could get hurt!
70. That’s it; I’m pulling over. Don’t unbuckle!
71. Daddy’s home! Yay!
72. Please take one of them for a few minutes!
73. No fighting on the stairs! Someone might fall!
74. Get the ice pack! I told you someone would get hurt!
75. Where’s the remote? Who hid it this time?
76. Put your clothes in the hamper!
77. Keep the water in the tub! Don’t dump it on her!
78. Yes, I like John Cena, but don’t drop kick your sister!
79. Time to brush your teeth! Let’s go!
80. Spit that out! No, you can’t eat the toothpaste!
81. Let’s read this book. Oh, half the pages are missing.
82. Sit down; it’s quiet time. Please don’t do that!
83. We’re praying. Don’t pull her hair!
84. Time for bed, baby. Come on!
85. No, you’ve already had water!
86. One more kiss! Mommy loves you so much. Good night!
87. Hurry up; let’s go potty one more time!
88. One more kiss? Love you! See you at breakfast!
89. Back to bed, please!
90. No, you’re not watching another show. It’s night-night time!
91. I hear you! You better not be out of bed!
92. Yep, I can still hear you!
93. I’m coming up there right now!
94. Please, stay in your bed.
95. If you’re a big girl and stay in bed, Mommy has a surprise for you!
96. Not our bed! Your bed! You’re a big girl!
97. Fine, you can come in, but close your eyes. It’s late!
98. No more shows! Everyone is asleep!
99. Alright, just one more show, then promise to sleep?
100. We have no room. The baby’s awake. Can you go get her?
101. Wait, what? It’s morning already? Sweet!

Every day in motherhood can feel like an exhausting cycle, where laughter and tears intermingle. But once I let go of the “Mommy Competition,” it became liberating. The reality is, I don’t have everything figured out, and that’s perfectly fine. As much as I adore my kids and would do anything for them, I often find myself utterly drained.

I cry from fatigue, feeling like I’m losing my grip on sanity while wishing for just a moment of peace. Yet, every morning, I rally myself with a pep talk, convincing myself that I can tackle another day.

Motherhood is a journey filled with chaos and joy. I wouldn’t trade it for anything, even if it drives me to the brink at times. Our daily goal often becomes, “Just get through today.” Each day is a new challenge, but also a new miracle. We find the strength to return, ready for the next round of adventures.

In the end, we are all warriors in this wild journey of parenthood.

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Summary

This article humorously captures the daily phrases of a mother managing four young children. It highlights the exhaustion and chaos of parenting while offering a relatable glimpse into the struggles and joys of motherhood.