If I’m on my phone, I’m probably adding more items to my grocery delivery order.
If I’m on my phone, I’m probably editing photos of the kids so I can throw them into an album or send them to a digital frame to preserve the memories of their little faces.
If I’m on my phone, I’m probably coordinating little league game day snacks with a sign-up genius and practice schedules.
If I’m on my phone, I’m probably texting other tired moms to plan fun for our families.
If I’m on my phone, I’m probably looking up ideas for the party to possibly feel the joy of creating something beautiful with my hands.
If I’m on my phone, I’m probably checking the calendar to see how much longer I have to finish my latest book before the discussion.
If I’m on my phone, I’m probably going through a slew of emails to make sure I’m not missing important dates from the school.
If I’m on my phone, I’m probably trying to stay connected to my friends across town.
If I’m on my phone, I’m probably checking when the kitty litter is going to ship so I can cross something else off my to-do list.
If I’m on my phone, I’m probably paying the utility or doctor’s bill.
If I’m on my phone, I’m probably catching up on the news articles, reels, and memes my mom sent me.
If I’m on my phone, I’m probably coordinating the next play date with friends from school.
If I’m on my phone, I’m probably checking out my next audiobook from the library.
If I’m on my phone, I’m probably checking the weather for the week to see if our planned activities are going to pan out for the family.
If I’m on my phone, I’m probably looking up stretches for the constant aching pain in my lower back.
If I’m on my phone, I’m probably going down a rabbit hole of possible causes of said aching lower back pain.
If I’m on my phone, I’m probably deleting hundreds of promotional emails that I’ve signed up for at one point in life just to save a little bit on my first order on that site.
If I’m on my phone, I’m probably setting my multiple alarms to try to pull myself out of bed in the morning to get myself ready before the rest of the house wakes up.
If I’m on my phone, I’m probably ordering the next shoe size for the kids.
If I’m on my phone, I’m probably adding the endless spirit days, due dates, and events shared in those emails from the school to our family calendar.
If I’m on my phone, I’m probably responding back to the vet about how the dog is doing after his recent visit.
If I’m on my phone, I’m probably signing up for summer camps (six months early…) so my children have a fun and enriching summer.
If I’m on my phone, I might be doomscrolling Instagram. But would you blame me for taking a few minutes to zone out?
