The Secrets We Keep From Our Kids

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Being a parent is like entering a secretive world where hiding things becomes an everyday necessity. Whether it’s shielding them from distressing news stories they’re too young to grasp, or masking your irritation at your partner for leaving the toilet seat up (again), or even pretending to love the cartoon character whose voice makes you cringe, there’s always something to conceal. We navigate our days with a smile, expertly diverting our kids’ attention from the realities we prefer they don’t see.

I often find myself grateful for my longer legs, always trying to stay one step ahead of my little ones. This constant need to hide means I rarely sit down; I’m always on the move, stashing away future surprises behind my back, sneaking bags of toys into my car for a late-night donation, or searching for a quiet moment to indulge in something I’d rather not share.

Here are a few of the many things I’ve seen friends, family, and myself cleverly conceal from the kids over the years:

• The candy we sneak into the theater during our adult movie nights.
• Tooth fairy reminders lurking on our phones.
• Their lost teeth.
• The last cupcake we’d rather keep to ourselves.
• Toys that are just too messy to deal with right now.
• “Very special” art projects that are really just scribbles, now resting at the bottom of the recycling bin.
• The recorder they brought home from music class, which has now become an instrument of torture.
• The Mylar balloons that have deflated.
• Our urge to tell them to “back off” when they’re being especially bratty.
• Hidden veggies snuck into their meals.
• Toy catalogs that fill our mailbox.
• The siren song of the ice cream truck cruising by.
• The truth that we can’t stand their new best friend.
• Those comical gifts with curse words that friends give us.
• The marathon of that brain-draining TV show they adore.
• Permanant markers that are a recipe for disaster.
• And perhaps the most universal secret we all share: hiding away when we just need a moment of peace from our delightful little whirlwinds.

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In summary, parenting is a delicate balance of hiding, diverting, and sometimes just needing a little time to yourself. Embrace the chaos, and remember, you’re not alone in this wild journey!