“Forget the Pajamas”: Mom Shares Hilarious Tips for Dad Before Girls’ Weekend

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When a parent heads out for a weekend away, it can be quite the challenge for the one left behind, especially when that parent is typically the one juggling the majority of childcare. Recently, Sarah Johnson was gearing up for a much-needed girls’ weekend, and her cheeky list of “dad survival tips” for her husband went viral for all the right reasons.

“I’m doing this out of love, not fear,” she begins her note. “Before you dive into this weekend solo… with the kids, let’s chat about what’s coming. Daytime, nighttime, breakfast, and even lunchtime might feel like you’re trapped in a scene from a horror movie—Satan would seem like a cuddly teddy bear in comparison.”

Not ominous at all, right? And her pose in that photo? Clearly, the universal signal for “peace out, everyone!”

What follows is an exhaustive rundown of the little things only a parent who’s on the front lines of parenting would know. “Get ready for drama! My daughter Emma will be furious because Lily borrowed her favorite tiara, while Lily will be sulking because Emma won’t share her glitter pens. Also, be warned: bedtime will be an Olympic event! Emma will fight sleep like it’s a wrestling match.”

As for dinner? “Good luck! Max will insist on spaghetti, while Zoe will only want chicken nuggets. When you say ‘nuggets,’ Emma will burst into tears because she’s convinced the universe has conspired against her dinner preferences. You might start making spaghetti for Max, but then Zoe will want to eat off of Emma’s plate because it has ‘more sauce.’ By the end, you’ll probably all just have cereal instead, and let’s not forget about the inevitable visit from the neighbor’s kid who will need a band-aid after a dramatic fall.”

This hilarious note is a breath of fresh air for any parent who’s ever felt overwhelmed. It’s a reminder that the chaos of parenting is universal.

Then comes the dreaded bedtime saga. Sarah offers her husband some “encouragement,” saying, “Good. Luck, buddy.”

“Pajamas? Forget about them! Only a nightgown will do for Zoe. If you can’t find it, keep looking—she’ll transform into a wailing banshee if you try to put her in something else. Just go for the one with butterflies, even if it looks like it’s been through a mud fight. Trust me, it’s not like she’s any cleaner!”

At this point, any parent reading this is likely nodding along, thinking, “I need a mug that says ‘forget pajamas.’” Surely, her husband is already scouting for a cozy corner to hide in for the entire weekend.

But the note doesn’t end there—it covers breakfast mayhem, the challenge of keeping the kids in bed, and the sobering reality that after all that, he’ll have to do it all over again tomorrow.

“Oh, and just in case you had any plans this weekend, good luck with that! Emma will cry every five minutes, and Zoe will need constant attention for her ‘funny-feeling’ underwear. You might think you’ve got it figured out, but the moment you turn your back, Zoe will lose her favorite sippy cup—good luck finding that!”

If these notes are any indication, Sarah has truly earned her weekend getaway, and she knows it. She signs off her note with a cheeky “Kisses, The Wife.”

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In summary, Sarah’s list of tips for her husband before her girls’ weekend is a humorous yet realistic look at the daily chaos of parenting. Her candid advice and playful tone resonate with parents everywhere, reminding us that while parenting can be overwhelming, it’s also filled with love and laughter.