The 34 Demands My Kids Make While I’m Trying to Work Out

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So, there I am, trying to elevate my heart rate for a solid 20 minutes, and my kids decide that this is the perfect time to bombard me with their never-ending requests. It’s like they have a sixth sense for when I’m about to break a sweat. Here are the 34 things my little ones want from me while I’m attempting to exercise:

1. A snack
2. Can you turn on the TV?
3. Someone needs a diaper change!
4. Change the channel, please!
5. Make up a story that’s way cooler than what’s on TV.
6. Another snack? Seriously? That last one was hours ago! How about seven pieces of bacon?
7. “Look at this boo-boo!” It’s right here. RIGHT HERE!
8. Reporting that someone’s foot itches.
9. Get Connect Four down from the shelf, please!
10. Settle a debate: who’s red and who’s black in Connect Four?
11. An egg, a cotton ball, and my pillows.
12. “Can I borrow one of your bras? We’re just experimenting!”
13. Alerting me that the little one just swallowed a cotton ball. Great.
14. “What happens if a raw egg ends up in a bra?”
15. “Can you call Jack’s mom for a playdate right now? I haven’t seen him in FOREVER!”
16. Price out some new paint colors for our room—maybe something ninja-themed?
17. “Someone stinks!” Thanks for the heads-up.
18. Boot up the computer for a game, please!
19. Another seven pieces of bacon, please!
20. Just quickly open that email so I can write “happy birthday” to Grandma.
21. What’s the secret code for the credit card?
22. What does “life-size” mean?
23. $124, please.
24. Another snack.
25. What’s a “pen pal”?
26. And while we’re at it, what’s a “loosie”?
27. Can you screech like a T-Rex?
28. Just point the computer camera at me for two seconds, okay?
29. Snack!
30. What’s a “hashtag”?
31. “Hah hah, #wobblymama is trending!”
32. “Look, Mommy, it’s you!”
33. Help me put away the yoga mat, please.
34. No dinner tonight!

This list perfectly sums up my chaotic attempts at working out. If you find yourself in similar situations, you’re definitely not alone. For more relatable moments, check out our other blog posts here. Plus, if you’re looking for ways to boost fertility, Make a Mom has some great advice, and don’t forget to explore Science Daily for fantastic resources on pregnancy and home insemination.

In summary, while I’m just trying to squeeze in a workout, my kids have their own agenda filled with requests that are both amusing and exhausting. It’s all part of the parenting journey!