I notice your call lighting up my screen, feel the vibration in my pocket, and hear the persistent ring, but I have to hit that decline button. Before you take it personally, let me share 10 solid reasons for my unavailability.
- I was mediating a heated dispute over a missing dinosaur head. Trust me, it was about to escalate, and I was doing you a favor by not dragging you into the chaos.
- I was frantically dashing through my kitchen, tossing toys off counters, piling dishes into the sink, and shoving miscellaneous junk into drawers, all while trying to maintain some semblance of calm to avoid alarming a neighbor who made an unexpected visit.
- I was in Target (I swear, I only went for paper towels). Did you know cell phones are practically useless in there? Along with self-control, impulse shopping, and the ability to leave with just one item. It’s not my fault!
- I found myself with a bit of poop on my hand. Yep, not ideal for answering a phone.
- The phone’s ringtone was drowned out by the simultaneous wails of my children. All of them. At once. I ended up joining in the tears—just a real emotional scene over here.
- I briefly lost track of one of my kids. Don’t worry; he reappeared from the shed. Just don’t ask me how he got there.
- I was stuck in carpool line. Moms chatting on the phone there are practically ostracized.
- My kids were suddenly getting along like little angels. I knew that answering the phone would likely shatter that peace. It happens every time.
- It’s been ages since we had a good phone chat. If I picked up, you’d discover that my flawless social media life is just a facade. Conversations last about 15 seconds before my kids sense my cheerful voice and unleash their inner chaos. Not something I wanted to share with you.
- It was blissfully quiet—my kids were napping. While that’s usually the perfect moment for a chat, I was simply too exhausted to talk.
So, here’s the thing: whenever my phone buzzes, I often think, “Please, don’t call me. I’ll reach out when I can.” Except for you, Aunt Marcy—you can call anytime. Just know I might vanish mid-conversation because, well, I’m a mom too.
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Summary:
In this lighthearted piece, Emma humorously shares the various circumstances that led to her not answering the phone. From chaotic family moments to unexpected errands, she illustrates the challenges of modern parenting while reminding us that sometimes, silence is golden.