No mother gets through the baby and toddler years without sacrificing some sleep. When you’re running low on Zzzs, functioning at a basic level—like feeding the baby, changing diapers, or maybe remembering to pay a bill—becomes a challenge. My wonderful Facebook moms’ group recently shared some of the funniest blunders we’ve made due to sleep deprivation. Here are nine of the most amusing mistakes moms tend to make when they’re operating on empty.
- Language Mix-ups: Ever feel like you’re speaking a different language? You might find yourself saying things like, “Goodbye! See you yesterday!” or “Excuse me, I’m going to eat the baby upstairs.” You could even ask another mom how old her baby was when he was born!
- Shoe Mishaps: It’s possible to leave the house in mismatched shoes, slippers, or even barefoot! You might care so little that you just go about your day with fuzzy bunny slippers on during a meeting or while teaching a class.
- Clothing Confusion: You may head out in your pajamas or struggle with a dress that feels tight, only to realize hours later that you’ve been wearing it backward. Or you might find yourself trying to fit into your five-year-old’s underwear—trust me, it’s not a good look!
- Coffee Catastrophes: Picture this: you run the coffee maker without any coffee grounds and wonder why it’s just hot water. Or perhaps you skip the machine altogether and end up pouring coffee grounds straight into your cup, only to be surprised by the gritty taste. You might even forget to turn the coffee maker on, leading to a meltdown over a lack of caffeine.
- Sensory Slip-ups: You might search for the baby carrier only to realize you’re already wearing it, with the baby snug inside. Talk about multitasking!
- Forgetful Moments: You could stand in your living room holding dental floss with no memory of why you even picked it up in the first place. It might feel like you’re in a fog, wondering if you’re trying to hang a picture or something more drastic.
- Laundry Blunders: It’s not uncommon to toss laundry in without detergent or put clothes in the dryer without turning it on. You might even mistakenly wash a grocery bag filled with olive oil and vinegar—yikes!
- Time Confusion: When you check the clock to time a feeding, it might look like the hands are spinning in circles, leaving you completely baffled.
- Name Mix-ups: You may accidentally call your friends by their children’s names or mix up your kids’ names. I once sang a lullaby to my baby but forgot their name and used a sibling’s instead. Gotta get that little one to bed so you can catch some sleep too!
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In conclusion, while sleep-deprivation can lead to some comical mistakes, it’s all part of the wild ride of motherhood. Embrace the chaos, and remember you’re not alone in these funny, yet relatable blunders.