10 Reasons I Didn’t Pick Up the Call

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I see the screen lighting up, feel the vibration in my pocket, and hear the ring-a-ling, but I’m hitting that decline button. Before you take it personally, let me share my top 10 reasons for not answering.

1. I was mediating a fierce argument over a missing Lego piece. Trust me, you didn’t want to hear the impending chaos.
2. I was in a frantic race around my kitchen, tossing toys off the counters and cramming dishes into the sink while trying not to sweat—just in case the neighbor decided to pop in unexpectedly.
3. I was at Target (I promise, just for paper towels!). But you know how it goes—cell service is spotty in there. It’s not just my phone; self-control seems to vanish too, especially when the cart is overflowing with more than just paper towels.
4. I had an unfortunate incident involving poop on my hand.
5. I couldn’t hear the phone over the symphony of my kids crying. All of them, simultaneously. I ended up joining in with my own tears—it was a full-on meltdown.
6. I lost track of one of my kids. No worries, though; he eventually emerged from the shed. Don’t ask.
7. I was stuck in carpool lane. You know how it is; chatting on the phone in that line is basically social suicide among moms.
8. My children were playing together like perfect little angels. I knew that taking a call would jinx it all, and trust me, that happens every time.
9. We haven’t had a real chat in ages. If I answered, you’d discover that the picture-perfect life I portray on social media is a total façade. My kids have this uncanny ability to sense when I’m on the phone, and it unleashes their inner gremlins. I just couldn’t let you witness that chaos.
10. It was blissfully quiet. All my kids were napping. While that seems like a prime time for a chat, I was just too worn out to engage.

I know this may sound a bit rude, but whenever I see or hear my phone ringing, I can’t help but think, “Please don’t call me; I’ll reach out to you.” Except for you, Mom—you can call anytime! Just know I might hang up on you because, well, I’m a mom too.

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Summary

In this lighthearted piece, I share the amusing yet relatable reasons why I often decline phone calls, ranging from chaotic family moments to quiet naps. Life as a mom is full of surprises, and sometimes, it’s just easier to hit decline and save the conversation for later.