THERE are numerous milestones in a child’s life that leaves parents overcome with emotion when they finally reach it.
From their first tooth, to their first word, first steps and first haircut – all spark floods of tears from the more emotional mums and dads.
But podcaster and influencer Rosie Ramsey found herself sobbing at something she hadn’t anticipated making her teary.
She took to her TikTok page to share a video explaining the situation, as she wiped the tears away from her face.
“Oh my God,” she said.
“I’ve bought a new dining table.
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“Which means that we don’t need to keep the little IKEA table that we’ve had since Robin was one.”
Mum-of-two Rosie sobbed as she said that Chris had “just taken it into the garage” and admitted she’s “really sad”.
She added that while she’s aware it’s “ridiculous” to get upset over the situation, she said: “This table, it’s been in every house.
“Like the kids have had nearly every meal on it.
“And now it’s gone.
“It’s s**t.”
Rosie then included a montage of her kids using the table at various points throughout the year.
However, the clip then swapped to showing Rosie looking much happier and calmer, as she said: “I made that video two days ago when I was really heavily on my period.
“And I’m fine now. And it’s fine.
“It’s just a table. Sorry about being so dramatic!”
“Feeling all the feels……” she captioned her video.
People were quick to comment on the clip, with many of them sharing the situations that had left them feeling teary and overwhelmed.
More parenting hacks
IF you want to make your life easier as a first-time mum, here’s nine hacks you won’t want to miss.
1. Routine Charts
Create visual charts for daily routines. Use pictures and stickers to make them engaging for younger children.
2. Meal Planning
Plan meals a week in advance to save time and reduce stress. Involve your children in meal prep to teach them cooking skills.
3. Toy Rotation
Keep a portion of toys stored away and rotate them periodically. This keeps playtime fresh and exciting without the need for constant new purchases.
4. DIY Cleaning Solutions
Make child-safe cleaning solutions using vinegar and baking soda. It’s effective and keeps harsh chemicals away from little hands.
5. Time-Out Jar
Create a time-out jar filled with calming activities written on slips of paper. When emotions run high, children can pick an activity to help them settle down.
6. Educational Apps
Utilise educational apps and websites to make screen time productive. Look for ones that offer interactive learning in subjects your child is interested in.
7. Command Centre
Set up a family command centre with a calendar, key hooks, and a bulletin board. It helps keep everyone organised and aware of daily schedules.
8. Emergency Kit
Keep a small emergency kit in the car with essentials like snacks, water, first aid supplies, and a change of clothes. It’s a lifesaver for unexpected situations.
9. Label Everything
Use labels for clothes, school supplies, and lunch boxes. It makes it easier to keep track of belongings, especially in shared spaces like schools.
“I cried when I changed my car!” one wrote.
“Today I cried because I answered a question- how many children under the age of 16 do have living with you?” another said.
“Answer 0, my youngest just turned 16. I was just so sad!”
“I’m in peri menopause and the other night I cried with the thought of my son moving out and me being alone at home,” a third commented, before adding: “He’s 3 years old.”
“My son is now 15 and his little red IKEA table is in the garage and I can’t bring myself to get rid!” someone else said.
“It’s a table full of memories.”
While another praised: “I think you’re maybe my favourite human being with how damn relatable and real you are.
“Glad you’re in your good week now!”