MUMS never get a day off – never mind getting a lie in.
But Katherine Ryan, 41, has revealed the ultimate hack that ensures mums across the UK get a lie-in every single Sunday.
The mum has three children: Violet, 15, from a previous relationship, and Fred, 3, and Fenna, 2, with her husband Bobby Kootstra.
And now she has shared the best way to get them out of the house so she can relax in bed.
Taking to TikTok, the mum shared the hack as she curled up in bed with no children or husband to distract her.
She said: “Sign your kids up for Rugby, if they’re two, if they’re three, I think you could be 18 months and play Rugby.”
The mum revealed the slots were super convenient and the comedian even said a woman must have created the schedule.
Most rugby classes are held at 9am on a Sunday, and while Katherine went to the first class, she’s now off the hook as Bobby is in charge of going.
” I walked into a room of just dads,” Katherine explained. “Dads who were so excited, who felt like their two year old might be in Six Nations.
“And these dads have Rugby outfits, and they’re all competitive and excited.
“And I said to one of the dads, ‘Where’s your wife, huh? Where’s their mother at?’ Because of internalised misogyny, cause I was the only woman there.
“And this dad was like, ‘Oh, my wife sleeps in on Sundays.’
“And I was like, ‘Have you considered leaving her for me? What?'”
Then Katherine realised it’s an activity her husband actually wants to do with the kids as he’ll be around other dads and can be passionate about the game.
The dads will beg you to stay home in bed.
Katherine Ryan
“They are motivated to take the kids to Rugby,” she added. “And he doesn’t even want me to come.
“He says I ruined the Rugby. I’m not motivational enough for the kids.”
“The dads will beg you to stay home in bed and they will take your toddlers to rugby every f**king Sunday,” she said as she snuggled into her duvet.
The clip went viral on her TikTok account and mums were quick to thank her for the tip.
Time-saving mum hacks
Morning Routine
Nighttime Preparation: Set out clothes for yourself and the kids, pack lunches, and organise backpacks before bed.
Effortless Breakfasts: Keep simple, healthy breakfast options on hand, such as overnight oats, smoothie packs, or pre-made breakfast burritos.
Meal Planning
Weekly Meal Prep: Dedicate time each week to plan your meals to eliminate daily decision-making.
Bulk Cooking: Prepare larger quantities and freeze portions for future use.
Hands-Off Cooking: Make use of slow cookers or Instant Pots for easy, unattended meal prep.
Ready-to-Use Veggies: Purchase pre-chopped vegetables or chop them all at once to save time during the week.
Household Chores
Daily Laundry: Do a load of laundry every day to prevent a buildup of dirty clothes.
Continuous Cleaning: Encourage kids to clean up after themselves and perform small cleaning tasks throughout the day.
Efficient Multitasking: Fold laundry while watching TV or listen to audiobooks/podcasts while cleaning.
Organisation
Family Command Centre: Set up a central hub with a calendar, to-do lists, and important documents.
Daily Decluttering: Spend a few minutes each day decluttering to maintain an organised home.
Organised Storage: Use bins and baskets to keep items neat and easy to locate.
Kid Management
Prepared Activity Bags: Have bags packed with essentials for various activities (e.g., swimming, sports).
Routine Visuals: Implement visual charts to help kids follow their routines independently.
Task Delegation: Assign age-appropriate chores to children to foster responsibility and reduce your workload.
One person wrote: “Genius. This is what feminism should be doing for us!”
Another commented: “My husband signed my daughter up for rugby at 2, now she’s 8 and he helps coach them… They’re out until midday every Sunday and they bring me home McDonald’s. The dream!”
“Even when I thought I could not think this lady is more awesome,” penned a third.
Meanwhile a fourth said: “I’m a Rugby Tots dad and this is all true to be fair. I love it.”
“This might be the best parenting hack,” claimed a fifth.
Someone else added: “You’re doing God’s work Katherine! this is brilliant.”
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