Five Thoughts I Have When My Partner Is Running Late

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So, it happened again last night. I felt like I was sprinting through the last stretch of a marathon—though I’ve never actually run one, so maybe it’s more like walking a 5K? Close enough, right?

At 6:45 p.m., my toddler decided the toilet was a water park, while my preschooler was demanding a Play-Doh extravaganza. Just as I was juggling the chaos, my phone buzzed.

Ugh, no!

“Hey hon, I’m running late.”

Great. Just what I needed. Normally, I’m pretty level-headed. I tackle the daily grind: shopping, cleaning, diaper duty, all with a smile (or at least I try). But by 7 p.m., my patience hits its limit—coincidentally, that’s when my partner usually strolls in. But when he’s late, I go straight to DEFCON 1. Here’s how my mind races:

1. Why is this happening? Why? That’s usually when the kids decide to take chaos to a whole new level—like when one of them thinks it’s a good idea to eat glue or parade around with a dirty diaper.
2. How am I going to whip up dinner and keep these little tornadoes entertained? They’re just as done with me as I am with them. Sure, I’m not a bad mom, but after 14 hours of non-stop action, I’m fresh out of ideas and energy.
3. Just how late is late? Ten minutes? Fifteen? An hour? If it’s an hour, I might just lock myself in the bathroom with the baby—he loves toilets, so we’ll be fine. The older kids can manage not to harm each other for that long, right?
4. Has it really been 12 hours since I last spoke to an adult? The last conversation I had was with the cashier who didn’t speak English. I rambled on about my grandma’s last dinner visit, only to realize he was nodding politely without understanding a word. Great listener, though. Maybe I should see if he’s around tomorrow.
5. I can handle this. I’ve already made it through the day, so what’s a little longer? I’m so glad to have a partner in this parenting adventure. But wait—what if he leaves me? What if he’s found someone new? Someone who doesn’t have unkempt hair and cuticles longer than her nails? Yikes.

“Hey babe, what’s for dinner?”

“Broiled salmon, Eau de Toilette. The baby helped me prepare it.”

“Really? He’s finally over his toilet fascination?”

“Um, not quite…”

Ah, well.

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In summary, when your partner is late, the chaos of parenting can feel overwhelming. Between the kids’ unpredictable antics and your own dwindling patience, it’s easy to spiral into irrational thoughts. But remember, you’re not alone in this wild ride, and there’s always a way to manage the situation.