The next time your partner claims that working is tougher than being home with kids, consider sharing a vivid scenario about what the office would be like overrun by three-year-olds. Picture this: you arrive at the office as usual, but today, every adult has been swapped out for toddlers. Here’s a glimpse into your day:
8 a.m.
You arrive bright and early, only to be greeted by Tommy, your office buddy. “Morning, Tommy!” you say cheerfully. He responds with an enthusiastic giggle followed by a loud, cheeky fart, rolling on the floor in laughter. Because, of course, farts are the pinnacle of humor. As you make your way to the office, Tommy announces he can’t possibly climb the two flights of stairs because “his legs are too tired.” With a coffee cup in one hand and your bag in the other, you hoist Tommy up the stairs, all while balancing your lunch.
9 a.m.
It’s presentation time, and you’ve prepared meticulously for this moment. Anticipation buzzes in the air. However, the conference room is filled with swivel chairs, and you spend the first ten minutes trying to capture the attention of your revolving colleagues. Just when you think you’ve managed to settle them down, someone draws all over the table with a permanent marker, and how exactly did a battery-operated monster truck make its way in? By the time you finally wrangle them together, your hour is up, and Lily urgently needs to use the restroom.
12 p.m.
Lunchtime! You envision a peaceful meal where you can actually savor each bite. But hold on—Lily and Ava forgot their lunches and expect you to share. You offer half your sandwich to Ava, who exclaims “Mine!” but quickly deems it “yucky” after one bite. Now, Lily wants it. The situation escalates to a point where you end up giving both your lunch options away, only to receive dirty containers in return.
3 p.m.
You’re gearing up for an essential conference call, and you firmly instruct Tommy and Ava not to interrupt. They nod sincerely. But just seconds in, Tommy bursts in, shouting that Ava looked at him funny, while Ava trails behind declaring she needs to poop. You begrudgingly hang up.
5 p.m.
Finally, it’s time to leave. You’ve been looking forward to your 30-minute commute to catch up on your podcasts or simply enjoy some quiet time. But, oh no! Tommy and Lily need rides home. You spend a good ten minutes securing them into their car seats. And of course, they demand snacks. The messier, the better. Just as you start your podcast, Lily wails that she needs to listen to Raffi—specifically that one song, on repeat, for the entire ride.
You arrive home, only to realize that tomorrow is just another day of this delightful chaos. At least you earn a paycheck for this experience, right?
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