Mommy Olympics: A Fun Take on Parenting Challenges

Updated: June 18, 2014

Originally Published: Aug. 21, 2010

Freestyle Grocery Shopping

Maneuver a shopping cart that’s not only packed with groceries like bread, milk, and eggs but also features a wiggly fifty-pound child. As you navigate each aisle, try your best to avoid toppling over displays. Bonus points if you actually remember to grab that milk, which was your original reason for entering the store!

Aquatic Adventures

Convince your child to take a bath by employing your best bribery techniques. Avoid transforming your bathroom into a mini swimming pool, all while minimizing complaints and somehow ending up with a clean child.

Morning Rush

Ensure that your little one is dressed in matching clothes, has clean underwear, brushed teeth, and combed hair—all in under five minutes. Mornings are a whirlwind of chaos and stress, making this challenge particularly daunting.

Creative Cuisine

Be prepared to whip up kid-friendly meals in an instant, with backup plans A and B ready for when your child’s sudden change of heart leads them to reject their original request. The art of cooking for children is all about flexibility!

Bedtime Battles

Aim to get your child to sleep with no more than six “exits” from their room after lights out. Excuses for water, extra hugs, or searching for a beloved stuffed animal will not be tolerated and could lead to disqualification from this event.

Focused Driving

Successfully manage to drive your vehicle while juggling a staggering number of demands from your children. This challenge begins the moment you insert the key into the ignition, so stay sharp!

Telephone Sprint

Complete a phone call without being interrupted by your children, raising your voice at them, or becoming distracted by their antics.

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Summary

This lighthearted take on parenting challenges highlights the daily “Olympics” that moms face, from grocery shopping to bedtime routines. Each event requires creativity, flexibility, and a sense of humor. Embrace these challenges and know you’re not alone in this wild ride of motherhood.