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Now that you are a parent, you have officially entered the zone of a lifetime of obligations. But guess what? Being a new parent, you will get a free pass on all the other obligations you wanted to get out of, but couldn’t. If you are a new mom or dad, you would be familiar with the demanding and draining routine of parenthood: sleepless nights, diaper changes, and breastfeeding challenges. Not to mention the physical and emotional exhaustion faced by mothers, body image issues, dwindling romance, and the race to be the perfect parent. But believe it or not, parenthood does come with a few perks. You know, besides your little munchkin who makes you realize you had so much love inside of you.
When you sign up for years of diaper duties and pediatrician appointments, you also get to bow out of tons of other stuff. Just tell them you’ve got a baby to watch, feed, and put to sleep. But it’s not as simple as that. You have to figure out how to use the baby excuse right, otherwise, you may come off as a lousy friend, a deadbeat dad, or a lazy a** employee. Below we list down the cheat sheet.
Use The Baby Excuse For These 7 Event
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Feel free to use your baby as an excuse for the following events. After all, you will actually be at home spending time with your little one (or not!).
- The after-work get-together that your boss forces you to attend to “bond” but dread going to because every time you end up having the worst hangover and boring conversations.
- Any birthday parties, weddings (friends, family, neighbors), and parades.
- A potluck which requires you to bring gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan dishes for which you have to do grocery shopping and spend hours in the kitchen preparing it.
- Take the day off from work.
- Help a friend move who never bothered to ask about your life ever since you had a baby.
- Your neighbor’s housewarming party.
- Class reunions.
4 Events You Can’t Get Out Of By Using The Baby Excuse
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You can try, but we suggest not to.
- Visiting your in-laws. They have been patiently waiting to hold your little one in their arms and spoil them to death. Besides, they are the ones who will be around to babysit when you want to go for date nights and spa appointments.
- Funerals and jury duty.
- Voting. Remember, every election has consequences. Voting is not just your right, but your responsibility. By choosing not to vote, you are actually giving up your voice and an opportunity for change. Moreover, as a tax-paying citizen, you have a say to decide how your precious money will be spent on social services and health care.
- Any parties and special events related to your baby.
How To Use Your Baby As An Excuse?
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If you are using your little munchkin as an excuse, there are a few rules you need to be aware of.
- Firstly, keep track of your excuses. You don’t wanna be caught lying. So always remember what your excuse was in the first place.
- Also, if you told someone you had to be home with your baby and take care of him, don’t post pictures on your social media 10 miles away from home doing something else.
- Don’t use your baby as an excuse to get out of work more than twice in three months. Your boss is not an idiot. And don’t forget, you’ve got bills to pay.
Lastly, never feel guilty of using your baby as an excuse whether you simply dread going to a party or feel utterly exhausted and wish to simply chill at home or take a nap.
What are some of the baby excuses that you’ve used? Share with us in the comments below.
