Sweetie Johnson became a viral sensation with her iconic phrase, “Ain’t nobody got time for that.” As many parents can relate, this sentiment often resonates throughout the daily hustle of parenting. Below are 30 instances where time is a luxury most moms simply cannot afford.
- Handwashing Protocols: Singing “Happy Birthday” twice during handwashing? By the time you reach the second verse, your child has already dashed to aisle 12 at Target.
- Shopping: The leisurely stroll through stores is a thing of the past. Let’s be real—Amazon.com is the name of the game now.
- Bikram Yoga: 90 minutes of sweating? No, thank you.
- Blow-Drying Hair: Who’s really checking the back of your head anyway?
- Nail Clipping: Unless you want to see bloody scratches, postponing nail trims is a must.
- Massages: Ah, the elusive dream of relaxation.
- Costco on Holidays: Just…no.
- Oil Changes: Is the light on? If not, we’ll worry about it later.
- Socks: Getting socks on young kids can feel like an Olympic event.
- Speeding Tickets: There’s usually a reason for the lead foot.
- Trying on Clothes: Why bother when online shopping is an option?
- Small Talk: Spare us the pleasantries; get to the point!
- Getting Sick: Moms don’t have the luxury of illness. Puking or diarrhea? Ain’t nobody got time for that.
- TV Time: Watching TV is a luxury reserved for folding laundry or packing lunches.
- Hangovers: Children demand attention, hangovers can wait.
- Drama: Life was once filled with it, but post-kids? No time for that.
- Gourmet Cooking: Anything that claims to be “gourmet” or “from scratch” is off the table.
- Sewing Projects: Home economics wasn’t for everyone. Let’s leave it to the dry cleaners.
- Cleaning the Car: What’s the point when it’ll just get messy again?
- Photo Albums: Taking pictures is easy; organizing them? No time for that.
- Makeup: Just to wash it off later? Really?
- Waxing: We’ve all had that moment of surprise in the rearview mirror.
- Teacher Conferences: “He’s great with crayons”? Thanks for the insight.
- Marathon Training: A 3-hour training run on weekends? That’s sleep time!
- Bento Boxes: Ain’t nobody got time for fancy meal prep.
- Jury Duty: A simple mom exemption should exist.
- Car Troubles: This is akin to a disaster. Just shoot me now.
- Phone Issues: Honestly, car troubles sound preferable.
- Boo-boos: Early childhood fussing over scrapes fades quickly. “Here’s a Band-Aid, kid!”
- Intimacy: Enough said.
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In summary, the life of a mom is filled with endless tasks, many of which are deemed unnecessary or time-consuming. Embracing efficiency and letting go of what doesn’t matter may just be the key to surviving the chaos of parenting.