Mom Day Turning Tables

Ever feel like the only way to get your kids to understand just how much they drive you to the brink of insanity is to give them a taste of their own medicine?

Because same. That’s why I’ve decided to plan what I’m calling “Mom’s Revenge Day.”

It’s going to be epic, mildly chaotic, and maybe slightly petty, but honestly, isn’t that the essence of parenting sometimes?🤪

The Plan:

For one glorious day, I’ll flip the script. Instead of being the calm, patient, loving mom (who's secretly gritting her teeth), I’m going to become... THEM.😈

Step 1: Interrupting Everything

Remember when you try to have a two-minute phone conversation, and suddenly, it’s a five-alarm emergency because someone can’t find their left sock or a goldfish cracker went rogue? On Mom’s Revenge Day, anytime they start a sentence, I’ll immediately interrupt with, “MOM! MOOOOOM!” Then I’ll follow it up with a random fact about dinosaurs or the history of fidget spinners. Bonus points if I make it something wildly unrelated like, “Did you know sharks existed before trees?” 🦈🌳 and then walk away like it’s normal.

Step 2: Ask “Why” 47 Times in a Row

Oh, you’re trying to explain why we don’t play dodgeball in the living room with ornaments? Let me hit you with a barrage of “why” questions until you’re not even sure why you started this conversation.

“But why, Mom?”

“Because glass breaks.”

“Why does glass break?”

“Because it’s fragile.”

“Why is it fragile?”

“Because… IT JUST IS. THAT’S WHY.”🤯

Step 3: Make Ridiculous Snack Requests

They’re in the middle of building Legos? Perfect. Time to ask for a series of increasingly specific snacks: “I’d like a peanut butter sandwich, but don’t cut it yet.

Wait—can you cut it into a star? ⭐ No, not that star, the OTHER star.

.....................................And also, I’m not hungry anymore.”🍪

Step 4: Forget How to Function

“Mom, can you help me find my shoes?” “Have you tried looking under the couch?” “No.” “Well, I can’t help you if you haven’t even TRIED, Brittany.”😑

Step 5: Touch EVERYTHING

Blake, you don’t like it when I tap your head repeatedly while you’re trying to draw? Oh, you don’t enjoy it when I pull the tags off your stuffed animals for no reason? Welcome to my world, buddy.🖐️🎨

Step 6: Refuse to Eat

I’ll whip up a beautiful meal (a.k.a. pour a bowl of cereal), then stare at it dramatically, saying, “I don’t like it.” When they ask why I made it, I’ll reply, “Because I thought I did. But I don’t. It’s gross now.” Then I’ll demand mac and cheese, only to leave it untouched because it’s “too yellow.”🙄🍴

Step 7: Complain About Sleep

As soon as they close their eyes, I’ll creep into their rooms and whisper, “I’m bored,” or “Can I have a snack?” while turning the lights on and off. They’ll love it, I’m sure. 🛌🔦

Step 8: Selective Hearing

Oh, you’re telling me to clean my room? Sorry, I can’t hear you over the sound of my own made-up song that I’m loudly belting out while spinning in circles. 🎶🤹

But if you whisper “Who wants dessert?” from three rooms away, I’ll hear it crystal clear and be there in 0.2 seconds.🍨🚀

Step 9: Do the Opposite of What I Say

When they ask me to help tie their shoes, I’ll dramatically sigh and start putting their socks on my hands. If I say, “Don’t touch that,” I’ll immediately poke it myself and then look at them with wide-eyed innocence. And when they say, “Don’t forget my water bottle,” I’ll deliberately pack a shoe instead.👟💦

The Aftermath:

This is all, of course, in good fun. The goal isn’t to make them feel bad but to give them a hilarious glimpse into what I deal with daily. Because let’s face it—parenting is a nonstop circus, and sometimes the only way to keep your sanity is to laugh about it.🎪😂

So, am I alone in this? Or has anyone else ever fantasized about becoming a pint-sized version of your kids to show them how wild they truly are? Maybe we should make it a national holiday. Who’s with me?✋

~ Mary

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