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‘Welcome to the Jungle,’ Guns N’ Roses
After a grueling day at work, I walk through my front door, and the chaotic symphony of my household plays in my head. Clothes scattered from room to room, the air conditioning blasting with windows flung wide open, televisions blaring from deserted rooms, and the microwave incessantly beeping—someone clearly had plans that didn’t involve their meal. As I start to tidy up, I can’t help but think, “Where did it all go wrong?” Axl screams, “Welcome to the jungle / It gets worse here every day / Ya learn to live like an animal in the jungle where we play!” -
‘Don’t Stop Believin’,’ Journey
To my fellow warriors in the parenting trenches, I hold onto the belief that one day, my kids will fly the nest! With rising rents and the struggle to make ends meet, it can feel daunting. Yet, I find solace in the idea that someday, these little ones will graduate high school, maybe even college, and take the midnight train to freedom! Yes, I must keep believing this! -
‘All Night Long,’ Lionel Richie
“Everyone you meet / They’re jamming in the street / All night long”—oh, I can only imagine! Guess who will be the one calling the cops? That’s right, me! I’ve morphed into the neighborhood fun police. I need my beauty sleep, thank you very much! If you’re planning a raucous celebration, let’s wrap it up by 9:30, okay? -
‘Our Lips are Sealed,’ The Go-Go’s
There’s nothing quite like gathering with my college pals over a glass of wine on the patio while our children play inside. However, we tread carefully in our conversations so the kids don’t catch wind of our wild pasts. As we reminisce, we pinky swear to keep our youthful escapades under wraps. We all know girls just wanna have fun, but our lips are sealed for the sake of our little ones. -
‘Jump,’ Van Halen
I seem to be perpetually hopping on and off the latest wellness trends. From yoga to paleo to Zumba, I’ve tried it all! The one thing that sticks with me, however, is weight gain—no effort needed there! As Van Halen reminds us, “So can’t ya see me standing here / I got my back against the record machine / I ain’t the worst that you’ve seen / Ah, can’t you see what I mean? / Ah / Might as well jump!” And I will, whenever the next big thing comes along! -
‘Faith,’ George Michael
As I’ve aged, my understanding of faith has deepened. It turns out that all those years of running around were a bit misguided. Who knew? Now, I find genuine peace and joy by fully embracing my beliefs. Trusting someone else with my life’s direction was challenging, but it has brought me a joy my younger self couldn’t fathom. -
‘I Can’t Go For That,’ Hall and Oates
“I can’t go for that” has become my life mantra. Compression garments? Nope! Staying up all night (unless a kid is sick)? No way! Buying gas on any day besides Thrifty Thursday? Not happening! As I navigate this stage of life, I cherish the power to say what I will no longer accept. -
‘Ain’t Nobody,’ Chaka Khan
Ain’t nobody got time for that! That’s all I need to say!
In summary, these ’80s hits reflect the chaos, challenges, and joys of my current life as a parent. They remind me that while life may feel overwhelming, there’s always a nostalgic anthem that resonates with my journey.
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