The mom Phenomenon

Thinking about my current situation as a mom of two and one on the way I started contemplating what I refer to as the mom phenomenon. Children will appear out of nowhere when a mom gets a drink, goes to the bathroom or gets on the phone. No matter how many times these children have been told NO or to wait they continue to appear.  

Phenomenon #1- Mom’s drinks:

Mom’s drinks are community drinks. No matter what a mother is drinking the kids will want a drink, (Just one sip!) and then it gets passed between the kids only to return empty or with gross child backwash or particles from dirty hands being dunked in the cup. Dad’s drink always untouched and often generously refilled!

Phenomenon #2 – Bathroom time:

Bathroom time for mom is community time and the exact time when your children will need you to find something! This doesn’t just happen with children this happens with dogs and cats! I am not sure if it is the sound of the door or the light switch but a sensor goes off inside a child (and pets) and they run to the bathroom! I mean run, literally in desperation and urgency. When dad’s in the Bathroom no child will go near the door!

Phenomenon #3 – Phone time:

Phone time for mom…there could be no child insight and as soon as you say Hello your children desperately need to talk to you! Your children could be completely content playing with Legos or coloring quietly or even watching their favorite cartoons. As soon as that phone reaches your ear, MOM! MOM! I need you……When Dad’s on the phone… they wait!