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.
- I was mediating a fierce argument over a missing Lego piece. Trust me, you didn’t want to hear the impending chaos.
- 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.
- 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.
- I had an unfortunate incident involving poop on my hand.
- 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.
- I lost track of one of my kids. No worries, though; he eventually emerged from the shed. Don’t ask.
- I was stuck in carpool lane. You know how it is; chatting on the phone in that line is basically social suicide among moms.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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