Summary
A Michigan mother, Mandi Markosky, expected her kids to fall asleep after a day of swimming but was surprised when her 4-year-old son, Walker, stayed awake. Walker, who has ADHD, chatted the whole way home while his siblings slept, and the family found it amusing, sharing a video online that gained 2.4 million views.
Key Facts
- Mandi Markosky is a mom from Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- She expected her children to be tired and fall asleep after swimming for 5 hours.
- Her 4-year-old son, Walker, stayed awake and chatted during the 45-minute drive home.
- Walker was diagnosed with ADHD, which often results in high energy and difficulty with sleep.
- The video of Walker talking during the drive was shared on TikTok and viewed 2.4 million times.
- In 2022, the CDC reported that 7 million U.S. children aged 3 to 17 have been diagnosed with ADHD.
- Mandi Markosky also has ADHD and noticed early on that Walker exhibited similar traits.
- Despite challenges of ADHD, Mandi tries to find humor and share light-hearted moments with others.
