I see my phone lighting up, feeling it buzz in my pocket, and hear it ringing away, but alas—decline. Before you get upset about my apparent lack of interest, let me explain my 10 perfectly valid reasons for not answering.
- I was mediating a heated dispute over the missing head of a toy dinosaur. Things were escalating quickly, and trust me, you’d thank me for not dragging you into that chaos.
- I was darting around my kitchen like a whirlwind, tossing toys off countertops, shoving dishes into the sink, and cramming junk into random drawers—all while trying desperately not to break a sweat before the neighbor arrived for an unexpected visit.
- I was at the store, just trying to grab some paper towels, I swear! You know how it goes—cell service is spotty in there. Plus, impulse control? Out the window. So, there went my simple shopping list.
- Let’s just say I had some less-than-pleasant surprises on my hands—literally.
- I couldn’t hear my phone ringing because all of my kids decided to cry at once. It was a symphony of tears, and I might have joined in.
- I was on a mini-scouting mission for one of my kids who briefly went missing. No worries, he turned up in the shed. Don’t ask how.
- I was stuck in carpool line. You know how it is—conversing on the phone while waiting is a serious social faux pas among moms.
- My little ones were playing together like the perfect angels they sometimes are. I knew that the moment I answered the phone, chaos would ensue. It’s just how these things go.
- It had been ages since we last spoke. If I answered, I’d be forced to reveal that my seemingly perfect life online is a total facade. Phone calls can’t last more than 15 seconds before my kids sense my cheerful tone and unleash their inner gremlins. I just couldn’t let you hear that.
- The house was quiet. All the kids were finally asleep. While it might seem like the ideal time for a chat, I was simply too exhausted to engage in conversation.
I know this might come off as rude, but whenever I see or hear my phone ringing, I often think, “Please don’t call me; I’ll reach out to you.” Unless it’s my mom—she can call anytime, but don’t be surprised if I hang up on her too, because, well, I’m in the mom club too.
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Summary:
In this lighthearted piece, Sarah shares her humorous and relatable reasons for not answering phone calls, from mediating child disputes to managing hectic daily life. Each reason highlights the chaos of parenting while playfully addressing the challenges of maintaining connections amidst the beautiful mess of motherhood.