When Sweet Brown made her iconic debut with the phrase “Ain’t nobody got time for that,” she struck a chord with parents everywhere. If you’re a mom like me, you find yourself echoing that sentiment multiple times a day while navigating the chaotic world of parenting. So, here’s a lighthearted look at 30 things that moms simply don’t have time for:
- Handwashing: Singing “Happy Birthday” twice while washing hands? By the time I get through it, my kid is already off exploring aisle 10 at Target.
- Shopping: The leisurely stroll through the aisles in search of the perfect outfit? Forget it. Thank goodness for Amazon.
- Bikram Yoga: 90 minutes of sweating it out? Not a chance.
- Blow-drying Hair: Who really inspects the back of your head anyway?
- Nail Clipping: Unless it’s causing a bloody scratch, I’ll pass on that chore for now.
- Massages: Oh, how nice that would be.
- Holiday Costco Trips: A hard pass.
- Oil Changes: Is that light on yet? Who has the time?
- Socks: Getting socks on little ones seems like it takes forever!
- Speeding Tickets: There’s a reason I was speeding, okay?
- Trying on New Clothes: Refer back to the shopping comment.
- Small Talk: Just get to the point, please.
- Getting Sick: Moms can’t afford to be sick. Puking? No thank you.
- TV Time: Watching TV while folding laundry? Now we’re talking.
- Hangovers: Kids don’t pause for hangovers. “Milk NOW, Mom!”
- Drama: Once you have kids, the allure of drama fades quickly.
- Anything “Gourmet” or “From Scratch”: Just no.
- Sewing: Home economics was not my strong suit, and that’s what dry cleaners are for.
- Cleaning the Car: What’s the point, really?
- Photo Albums: Snap all day, but organizing them? Ain’t nobody got time for that.
- Makeup: Just to wash it off later? Please.
- Waxing: We all know that moment when we discover an unwanted hair.
- Teacher Conferences: In preschool? Really? I’ll consider Ivy League later.
- Marathon Training: 3-hour practice runs while we could be sleeping? No thanks.
- Bento Boxes: Compartmentalized lunches? Ain’t nobody got time for that.
- Jury Duty: There should be a checkbox for “I’m a mom.”
- Car Issues: This feels like a personal crisis.
- Phone Problems: Honestly, I’d take car trouble over this.
- Boo-boos: When they’re little, we overreact. A few years in, it’s just a Band-Aid and “you’ll be fine.”
- Intimacy: Enough said.
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In conclusion, every mom knows that the whirlwind of parenting comes with a lot of responsibilities, but there are just some tasks that we have to let go of. Embracing the chaos and focusing on what truly matters makes all the difference.