33 Reasons Moms Are Late

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Being a parent has completely transformed my relationship with punctuality. In my pre-parenting days, I often found myself running late due to the usual suspects—alarm malfunctions, hair disasters, or unexpected traffic. Now, my excuses for arriving late to meetings, parties, and appointments have taken on a wonderfully chaotic twist. Here’s a look at some of the reasons I might be late these days:

1. My daughter insists her socks are out to get her.
2. Just as we pulled out of the driveway, both kids announced they needed to use the bathroom.
3. I was searching for my keys, only to discover they were in my pocket the whole time.
4. The kids had a full-on debate about who got the best seat in the car.
5. My son decided it was a great time to engage in a wrestling match with the dog, leaving us with fur-covered clothes. Finding the lint roller turned into a DIY project with masking tape.
6. Suddenly, none of the kids’ shoes could be found as a matching pair.
7. It was the perfect moment for one of them to ask the eternal question: where do babies come from?
8. A wardrobe malfunction led to wet underwear, requiring an emergency bath.
9. My son scraped his knee on the way to the car.
10. The kids became unexpectedly thirsty, which led to drinks and snacks—now, nobody is hungry for lunch.
11. Even after saying “it’s time to go” at least 20 times, no one heard me.
12. My daughter had a meltdown over something that happened days ago.
13. The kids were arguing about who the dog loves more.
14. It seemed like a perfect moment for a question about puberty.
15. I couldn’t find my phone—it was right in my hand.
16. My son developed a fever just as we were getting ready.
17. My dog, who had just been outside, decided to have an indoor accident.
18. My son discovered the mess… with his foot.
19. The kids were bickering over which radio station I should listen to on the drive.
20. My son remembered he forgot to do his homework at the last minute.
21. It was the perfect time for one of them to inquire about homosexuality.
22. My daughter went through 13 outfit changes until she found one that screamed, “I’m stylish but casual enough for frozen yogurt.”
23. The kids bumped heads trying to get into the car.
24. My son claimed his elbow was hurt and needed attention.
25. They decided to compete over whose tongue was longer.
26. My daughter insisted that an old cut needed re-cleaning and re-bandaging. We couldn’t find the cut, so we just bandaged the area we thought it might be.
27. I was searching for my glasses, which turned out to be perched on my head.
28. My daughter wanted to give you a drawing she made—it’s a masterpiece, trust me!
29. As we were leaving, a stuffed animal that hadn’t been played with in ages was suddenly “lost.” We had to make missing posters and search the house.
30. My son somehow fell out of the car while trying to get in.
31. I couldn’t find one of my kids, who was already sitting in the car.
32. My daughter realized she forgot to wear underwear under her skirt.
33. My daughter’s fingernail was inexplicably itchy.

Parenting is a whirlwind of delightful chaos, and it’s these moments that make life unforgettable. For more parenting insights, you might want to check out this excellent resource for pregnancy and also explore our other post on home insemination kits. If you’re curious about self-insemination, Make a Mom has some great information as well.

In summary, being a mom means embracing the chaos and unpredictability that comes with raising kids. The reasons for being late may vary, but they all add to the unique journey of parenthood.