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Early Morning Mix-Up: Mother Accidentally Wakes Children for School at 2:30 AM
A mother's attempt to ensure her children were ready for school led to an unexpected early start for her family, as she accidentally set a timer instead of an alarm, rousing everyone at 2:30 AM. The incident, captured in a recent video, shows the mother reacting with a mix of disbelief and laughter upon realizing her error. Her three children, already fed, dressed, and showered, appeared visibly disoriented by the pre-dawn wake-up call. In the video, the father can be heard asking the children what they are ready for, to which they tiredly reply, "School." One child, clearly confused by the darkness outside, reportedly questioned, "there was still stars in the sky and to make sure it was time." The mother, identified as Tanis, later explained in her post, "everyone went back to sleep in their clothes… we woke back up at 6:30 & my kids had trust issues getting to school saying there was still stars in the sky and to make sure it was time." This relatable parenting blunder highlights the often-unpredictable nature of family routines and the humorous moments that can arise from simple mistakes. The family eventually returned to bed, only to wake again at the correct, albeit still early, time of 6:30 AM.
