Let’s face it: Mile High Mamas are tapped out and while motherhood is a privilege we LOVE, here are some hilarious “New Year’s resolutions” that are definitely not on a mom’s to-do list:
- Will Not Be Waking Up Early
New Year’s resolution: No more 5 AM wake-up calls. I will sleep until my body naturally wakes up, or at least until the coffee pot is ready. Sorry, kids, the world can survive without me for an extra hour. - Will Not Be My Child’s Personal Uber
I love our conversations in the car during carpool and running around town! However, I vow not to take my child to that random place they “forgot” to tell me about until the last minute. If it’s not an emergency, take the bus, my love! - Will Not Do Everyone’s Laundry
For the moms with older kids, I will no longer wash, dry, fold, and put away clothing that belongs to other people. You’re old enough to do it yourself, and yes, that includes your sweaty socks and “just one more load” of laundry that mysteriously appears on the floor. - Will Not Be the Default Family Organizer
My kids are teenagers and this year, I’m putting an end to the role of “family calendar app.” Help me help you be successful by everyone keeping track of each other’s schedules. - Will Not Answer to “Mom” 6,000 Times a Day
I will not respond when I hear my name yelled from three rooms away with the same question I answered five minutes ago. Prove you can walk to where I am, and I will gladly respond and help! - Will Not Pretend I Don’t Need Alone Time
I resolve to stop pretending that I don’t need personal space. No, I do not want to hear about your school drama while I’m in the bathroom. Yes, I will lock the door. Your father can handle the “emergencies” for once. - Will Not Cook Dinner Every Night
“Dinner” will no longer mean me, hunched over the stove while everyone demands “something different.” Let’s all pitch in and make it a family event! - Will Not Engage in Random “Emergency” Crafts
I am not crafting you a paper mache volcano for your science project at the last minute. You had all semester. I will not provide glitter, glue sticks, or my sanity to get this done. - Will Not Play Human Jungle Gym
I love playing with you–from board games to outdoor adventures. I will no longer allow you to use my body as a trampoline or a pillow fort. My knees have limits, and so does my patience. - Will Not Be the “Food Detective”
I am no longer solving the mystery of why the milk is gone or why there are crumbs everywhere. If you can’t find it, then maybe it’s time to “use your eyes,” as I say in my best (and most exhausted) Mom voice. And PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE if you spill something in the fridge, please wipe it up so I’m not scaping it off two months later.
And finally…
Will Not Feel Guilty for Wanting a Break
I will embrace the idea that it’s okay for me to sit down, scroll on my phone, and do absolutely nothing for a few minutes. I do not need to be productive every waking moment. And giving me space to breathe will allow me to be fully present the rest of the time to love, adore and support you as best i can..
Let’s reclaim our time, sanity, and some peace and quiet some of the time! We love our kids…and ourselves. Let’s make all of us a priority in 2025.
What will you NOT do this year?
Author: Mile High Mamas
