As I attempt to elevate my heart rate for the recommended 20 minutes of exercise, my kids seem to have an uncanny ability to interrupt me every 20 seconds with a barrage of requests, comments, and urgent needs. Here’s a rundown of the 34 things my little ones demand while I’m just trying to break a sweat.
- A snack
- The TV remote
- Assistance with a diaper change
- A channel switch on the television
- A superior story to the one currently playing on TV
- Another snack—because apparently hours have passed since their last meal, and they’re starving. Can I whip up seven pieces of bacon?
- A look at a boo-boo that’s “right here. No, here. RIGHT HERE!”
- A report about an itchy foot
- To fetch Connect Four from the shelf
- To determine who is playing as red and who is black in Connect Four
- An egg, a cotton ball, and the pillows from my bed
- One of my bras because “we’re just experimenting”
- A notification that the younger sibling just ingested a cotton ball
- A question about what happens if a raw egg finds itself in a bra
- An urgent call to Jack’s mom for a playdate—because I haven’t seen Jack in FOREVER
- An inquiry about potential new ninja-themed paint colors for their room
- A declaration that “someone” smells
- A request to turn on the computer for a game
- Seven more pieces of bacon, please
- A quick favor to open an email so he can type “happy birthday” to Grandma
- The “secret code” for my credit card
- A question about the meaning of “life-size”
- $124
- Yet another snack
- A query about what a “pen pal” is
- Also, what is a “loosie”?
- A roaring Tyrannosaurus rex impression
- A request to point the computer camera at me for two seconds
- Snack
- A question about the meaning of a “hashtag”
- A proclamation that “hah hah #wobblymama is trending”
- A shout of “look mommy, it’s you!”
- To help me roll up the yoga mat
- A firm refusal to eat dinner
As I navigate through these delightful interruptions, it’s a wonder how I manage to fit in a workout at all. For those looking for support in their parenting journey, check out this excellent resource on pregnancy and home insemination. And if you’re interested in DIY options, you can explore this home insemination kit or find details about an at-home insemination kit here.
In summary, while trying to carve out time for exercise, I find myself juggling a myriad of requests from my kids, all of which require immediate attention. It’s a chaotic but endearing experience that makes me appreciate the wild journey of parenthood.
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