Sometimes, the thing I want most in the mornings is to finish a hot cup of coffee without reheating it until it tastes burnt and dissapointing. And this seems to be a universal mom goal. Independent play for toddlers gets talked about a lot , but rarely in a way that feels realistic for real life. I’m not setting up elaborate invitations to play at 6am, I'm often am too tired to do it the night before, and I don’t believe kids need to be entertained every second of the day. W

If you’re anything like me, you reheat your coffee at least three times until it tastes burnt and are often trying to cook meals while someone is tugging on your leg or hanging out in your arms.