101 Things I Say Every Day With Four Kids Under Seven

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As a mother of four energetic little ones under the age of seven, there are certain phrases that have become part of my daily routine. Here’s a glimpse into my life filled with laughter, chaos, and the occasional tear.

1. Sweetheart, it’s still nighttime—back to bed, please.
2. Seriously, it’s only 4:25 a.m. Let’s try to get a bit more sleep.
3. Alright, you can join us, but please shift over a little.
4. I can’t breathe here! Your foot is in my back—move it!
5. Okay, I’m awake. Let’s head downstairs together.
6. Hang tight! Mommy just needs her coffee first.
7. Come on, it’s time to rise and shine for school!
8. Not yet, my love—breakfast was just a moment ago.
9. We’re going to be late! Time to hop out of bed!
10. Wait for me! Don’t pour that milk alone—please, don’t!
11. Just a minute—I need to grab some paper towels.
12. NOW! Mommy means NOW! Get up, this is your last call!
13. Please don’t hit your sister again.
14. Where did I put my coffee this time?
15. You need to use the potty? Yay! Quick, let’s hurry!
16. No, sweetie, the potty is where we pee—NOT the floor!
17. Ouch! If I trip over that toy one more time, it’s gone!
18. No riding the dog, please! Get off her!
19. Seriously, please don’t hit your sister.
20. Who took my phone? Let’s play hide-and-seek to find it.
21. Buddy, can you please remove your hand from your pants?
22. Crayons belong on paper—great job keeping them there!
23. We just had lunch; it’s not snack time yet!
24. No crayons on the table—remember, only on the paper!
25. Where is my coffee? Oh, in the microwave—again!
26. If you hit her again, it’s time out for you.
27. Dude, your hand is still in your pants.
28. Come down from there! You’re not allowed up there!
29. Yes, I love you dearly, but please don’t hit your brother again.
30. That’s it—time out. Let’s go now.
31. Don’t bang on that door; your time out will reset!
32. It’s okay, sweetie, accidents happen. Let’s change outfits.
33. Remember, clothes go IN the hamper!
34. Time out is officially starting over now.
35. I need to get some work done—where’s my laptop?
36. What did I say about pulling the keys off my laptop?
37. What’s in the baby’s mouth? You can’t feed her that.
38. Oh no! Are you choking? Open your mouth for Mommy!
39. No, no, no! Don’t eat garbage food!
40. Sure, I can watch Peppa Pig again—why not?
41. Please don’t flush the entire roll of toilet paper!
42. Ugh! Where’s the plunger? Who moved it?
43. Who got the crayons out again? Who is drawing on the walls?
44. Please stop eating the dog’s food—enough already!
45. Just sit and watch this show while Mommy showers, okay?
46. Can you watch your little sister for a moment while I shower?
47. You’re right, I did shower two days ago—forget it.
48. Nope, not yet—snack time isn’t until later.
49. Wait, come back! You’re not wearing pants!
50. Yes, underwear is a must!
51. No, it’s not time for Daddy to come home yet—four more hours!
52. Where is my phone? Have you seen it?
53. Wait, are you calling someone?
54. What have you done? Did you just buy all those apps?
55. Okay, Mommy needs a time out, too.
56. Take your hand out of there! Don’t stick it in the toaster!
57. Still two and a half hours until Daddy gets home.
58. Lovely, yes—crunching crackers everywhere on the floor!
59. Where’s the dog? Is she hiding in your room again?
60. Oops. Uh-oh! Mommy said oops!
61. We need some fresh air! Let’s go for a walk!
62. Where are your shoes? I can’t find the other one!
63. Is the baby chewing on your shoe again? Please put them away.
64. What is that awful smell?
65. Wait, Mommy needs to change the baby!
66. No, don’t take off your shoes! We’re running late!
67. Don’t unbuckle yourself! Are you really unbuckling your seatbelt?
68. Let’s count to see if we have everyone—one, two, three. Where’s the fourth?
69. Stop rolling down the window! You could get hurt!
70. That’s it! A cop will pull us over if you keep unbuckling!
71. Daddy’s home! Yay!
72. Please take one of them! Just for five minutes, I beg you!
73. No fighting on the stairs—someone could fall!
74. Get the ice pack! I told you someone would get hurt!
75. Where’s the remote? Who hid it now?
76. Please put your clothes IN the hamper, remember?
77. Keep the water in the tub—no splashing on her head!
78. Yes, I like John Cena, but you cannot dropkick your sister!
79. Time to brush your teeth! Let’s go!
80. Spit that out! You can’t eat toothpaste!
81. Let’s read this book—oh no, half the pages are missing!
82. Sit down, it’s quiet time. Please don’t do that!
83. We are praying—don’t touch her hair!
84. Time for bed! Come on, it’s bedtime!
85. You’ve already had a drink—no more!
86. One last kiss, my love. Mommy loves you so much. Good night!
87. One more quick trip to the potty before bed.
88. Just one more kiss! Love you! See you at breakfast!
89. BACK INTO BED, please.
90. No more TV! It’s bedtime—Peter Rabbit is sleeping.
91. I can hear you moving. Are you still awake?
92. Yep, I can hear you!
93. That’s it, I’m coming up there right now!
94. Please, I’m begging you—stay in your bed tonight.
95. If you stay in bed like a big girl, Mommy has a surprise for you!
96. No, not our bed—YOUR bed! You’re a big girl now!
97. Fine, you can come snuggle, but close your eyes—it’s late.
98. No more shows! Everyone is asleep.
99. Okay, just one more show. Then you promise to sleep?
100. Oh no, the baby is awake! Can you get her?
101. Wait, what? Morning already? Sweet!

Yes, every day can feel like an exhausting routine of motherhood. There are moments when I laugh and cry simultaneously. But when I let go of the need to compete in the Mommy Olympics, it becomes liberating. The truth is, I don’t have it all together—I’m just doing my best. My love for my children is infinite, but I’m often left feeling drained. I find myself crying from fatigue, from the overwhelming urge to shout, “Please, just let me have a moment of peace!”

Each day, I have to gather the strength to rise and remind myself that I can tackle another 24 hours of this wild adventure. Motherhood is priceless, and while I may want to pull my hair out at times, I wouldn’t trade it for anything. I ask for strength just to get through one more day, knowing that tomorrow will come regardless of my worries.

Living in the moment has become essential; tomorrow is not guaranteed. “Today” is enough for any mom to manage. So, summon every ounce of energy you have, and as dawn breaks anew, you’ll find that you’re ready for what lies ahead.

And yes, that’s the beauty of being a mother; we rise to each challenge as if we’re warriors in this arena of life.

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