So, here I am, attempting to elevate my heart rate for those all-important 20 minutes of exercise, and every 20 seconds, my kids decide it’s the perfect time to interrupt with a barrage of requests, distractions, and adorable demands for “snuggles” as I struggle to hold a plank with my noodle-like arms. Below are the 34 things my little ones want from me while I’m just trying to focus on my fitness.
- A snack.
- Can you turn on the TV?
- Someone needs a bottom wipe.
- Change the channel, please.
- Can you create a story better than what’s on TV?
- Another snack. No, it’s not a repeat—hours have gone by, and they’re starving; how about seven pieces of bacon?
- Look at this boo-boo! It’s right there. No, not there, RIGHT THERE!
- Someone’s foot itches and it’s urgent.
- Please get Connect Four down from the shelf.
- Who’s red and who’s black in Connect Four? A decision must be made!
- An egg, a cotton ball, and the pillows from my bed, please.
- Can I borrow one of your bras? We’re “just trying something”!
- Just so you know, the little brother ate a cotton ball.
- What happens if a raw egg is in a bra?
- Call Sam’s mom for a playdate right now! I haven’t seen him in FOREVER!
- Can you find some new ninja paint colors for our room?
- Someone really stinks!
- Boot up the computer for a game, please.
- More bacon—seven more pieces, if you can!
- Could you open the email quickly? I need to write “happy birthday” to grandma!
- What’s the credit card “secret code”?
- What does “life-size” even mean?
- $124, please?
- Snack time again!
- What is a “pen pal”?
- Also, what’s a “loosie”?
- Can you screech like a T-Rex for me?
- Just point the computer camera at me for two seconds, please!
- Snack!
- What’s a “hashtag”?
- “Hah hah, #wobblymama is trending”!
- “Look, Mommy, it’s you!”
- Help me put away the yoga mat, please.
- And finally, I refuse to eat dinner!
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In summary, while working out can feel nearly impossible between the constant interruptions and endless requests from kids, it’s all part of the beautiful mess of parenting. Each demand is a reminder that my little ones need me, even if it is during my workout.