Every parent has faced the trifecta of child-related messes: getting Pooped, Peed, and Puked on. We’ve all experienced the fun of cleaning up after a diaper disaster or the horror of watching a kid unleash a snot fountain that could rival a scene from Ghostbusters. These are the joys of parenthood, but what I didn’t expect was a whole array of tasks that seem to be exclusively for moms.
Here’s a glimpse into my unique mom abilities:
- Checking Pockets Before Laundry: If I neglect this step, it’s suddenly my fault when someone’s beloved lip balm transforms our laundry into a strawberry-scented nightmare.
- Loading the Laundry Basket: My family excels at placing their clothes right beside the basket, but actually getting them inside? Apparently, that’s too much effort.
- Removing Underwear Before Pants: I’ll be offering a summer course on the proper order of undressing. Trust me, it’ll be an enlightening experience.
- Dishwasher Duties: Mastering the art of loading the dishwasher can be tricky, especially with cups on top and plates on the bottom. Thank goodness I’m here to sort it out.
- Clearing the Table: After I prepare a meal, it seems that picking up the utensils is an insurmountable challenge for everyone else.
- Picking Up Tissues: My little ones have a knack for dropping used tissues everywhere, creating a veritable tissue mountain on the coffee table.
- Replacing Shower Soap: Somehow, my family can manage to shower with shampoo but can’t seem to replace the soap. I suppose that’s a skill only I possess.
- Bringing In Outdoor Toys: After dragging out every toy in the yard, the kids are mysteriously too tired to bring them back inside.
- Gathering Water Bottles: The art of collecting half-empty water bottles scattered around the house and recycling them is a task I’ve taken on solo, as it seems too complex for others.
- Hanging Up Coats and Bags: It’s a mystery why the hooks are just two feet away, yet my family prefers to leave their things strewn about the entryway.
- Replacing Toilet Paper: Placing a new roll on the holder instead of on the counter or the floor will be a major topic of discussion in our upcoming summer sessions.
- Flushing Toilets: Teaching my kids to flush seems as difficult as teaching a cat to fetch. A summer school program is clearly in order.
- Cleaning the Sink After Brushing: While I should be grateful they brushed their teeth, I expect them to clean up after themselves too. It’s a two-part skill!
- Weather Forecasting: My kids can’t seem to check the weather themselves; instead, they prefer to shout down to me for a detailed report each morning.
- Finding Things Right in Front of Them: “Mom! Where are my shoes?” The answer is usually “Right in front of you!”
And the pièce de résistance of my mom skills? Turning off the 15 lights left on as they traipse from their rooms to the garage.
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Summary: Parenting often comes with a unique set of responsibilities that seem to fall predominantly on moms. From checking pockets before laundry to replacing toilet paper, these tasks highlight the humorous and sometimes frustrating reality of motherhood.
Keyphrase: tasks only moms do
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