Navigating the chaos of family life can feel like a battlefield, especially when it comes to the fleeting moments of getting in and out of the house. My family seems to thrive inside or outside, but the transition between the two often leads to my legendary outbursts. And of course, that’s when the neighbors hear me at my loudest. Here are 13 reasons they’ve dubbed me “that angry mom.”
- “Where are your shoes?! Get them on! Yes, you can put them on yourself. No, you’re not a ‘tiny baby.’ Come on, we’re running late. Just give it a solid try, and then I’ll help. No, that was NOT a solid try! PUT ON YOUR SHOES!”
- “Why didn’t you go to the bathroom when I asked you five minutes ago? Now you’ll just have to hold it.”
- “Where’s the baby? Did you leave him somewhere? Are we playing hide-and-seek? WHERE IS THE BABY? Oh, there you are. WHAT ARE YOU EATING?”
- “Did you brush your teeth? No? Well, I guess they’ll just fall out then.”
- “You’re just telling me about the permission slip? Now? The field trip is today! Where is it? I guess you’ll have to dig through the trash for it.”
- “No, you cannot run outside without shoes. It’s 40 degrees! I said no! ARGGHHH, I SAID NO!”
- “Are you playing ‘Who Can Whine the Loudest’? Because, haha [trying to keep it light], this sounds like a really awful jazz number!”
- “Oh, is that a permission slip? For today? And you need $10 for lunch or a packed one? Well, I have no cash. Okay, okay, I’m still calm.”
- “Today is picture day too? And I gave you a bath when? THIS IS JUST FANTASTIC!”
- “Okay, let me just set the groceries down while I unlock the door. Sweetie, can you stop your brother from taking out the food? That’s glass. No, put that down! Honey, I SAID PUT THAT DOWN!”
- “I know, I’m hungry too! Just give me a moment to prepare dinner. Oh, you found a candy bar in my purse? Because I was saving that for my…”
- “Honey, you’re looking a bit green. Let’s get you to the bathroom. Oh dear. It’s okay sweetie, but don’t play in your brother’s vomit! Please step away for a second while I wipe this up…I SAID STEP AWAY FROM THE VOMIT!”
- “Let’s see who can be quiet the longest—YOU JUST LOST!”
Despite the chaos of these moments, once we’re inside, shoes off and groceries stowed away, all is well. Or when we’re outside, buckled in and ready to go, it’s pure bliss. It’s just that transitional zone where the neighbors can judge my parenting skills. But hey, some of them look like they’re having their own struggles—maybe one will offer me a Quaalude or at least a candy bar. I could really use one.
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In summary, parenting can be a rollercoaster of emotions, especially during those brief moments of transition. While I may be known as “that angry mom,” it’s all part of the journey.
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