My children seem to have an insatiable appetite for snacks, demanding them at all hours, day or night. They haven’t quite grasped that breakfast happens in the morning, but they’ve certainly embraced the idea that snacks can be enjoyed at any point throughout the day. Here are 10 moments—though there are certainly more—when my little ones ask for snacks:
6 A.M. “Mom, can I get up and have a snack?”
Seriously, kid? You just opened your eyes and you’re already seeking food? I can’t fault them too much; I have a similar relationship with my morning coffee.
8 A.M. “Mom, I got dressed! Can I have a snack now?”
I’m not sure where my kids picked up this strange reward system, but anytime they complete a task—no matter how trivial—they think they deserve a treat. It’s like I’ve trained them to respond to a bell, snack in hand.
10 A.M. “Mom, I’m all buckled! Can I have a snack, please?”
My kids know I always carry emergency snacks when we leave the house; you never know when hunger might strike, and no one wants to deal with cranky kids.
11:30 A.M. “Look, it’s the snack store!”
To my kids, the grocery store is like an endless buffet. So much food! So many choices! If I say no to their snack requests, they often help themselves when I’m not looking. One moment I’m reaching for some eggplant, and the next, I find them with chocolate smeared all over their faces. They’re like little magicians!
1 P.M. “Mom, I’m bored! I need a snack!”
Waiting is the worst for them. Whether it’s at the bank, library, or even a red light, to their young minds, being still means it’s snack time.
4:40 P.M. “Is it dinnertime yet?”
As soon as they come home from school, my kids immediately want to eat. To avoid a clingy 7-year-old while I’m trying to make dinner, I usually have to give them a snack.
6:45 P.M. “Mommy? I’m still hungry. Can I have a snack?”
Like clockwork, just after I’ve cleaned up from dinner, a sticky little hand grabs my shirt, reminding me that snack time is never truly over. If they genuinely seem to be going through a growth spurt, I might indulge them with a Mini Babybel® cheese, which I feel good about.
8 P.M. “I need a snack before bed!”
It took me longer than I’d like to admit to realize that when my 6-year-old claims to be hungry past 7:30 p.m., it’s really just a ploy to delay sleep. Now, it’s a signal for both of us that bedtime is fast approaching.
2 A.M. “Mom, I can’t sleep. Can I have a snack?”
I’d love to say I’ve never given in to this request, but let’s be real: it’s 2 a.m., and exhaustion can make a person do crazy things. So far, I’ve managed not to let them snack in the middle of the night. Yet.
2:05 A.M. “But I really can’t sleep without something to eat!”
At this point, I’m wide awake, so I might as well join them for a midnight snack.
Some days, they ask for snacks more frequently; other days, less. Nevertheless, “snack” is right up there with “playground” and “playdate” as one of their favorite words. For more insights on parenting and home insemination, check out this excellent resource from Rmany.
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Summary:
In a typical day, kids can request snacks up to ten times, demonstrating their relentless pursuit of food at any hour. From early morning to late at night, these young ones find creative ways to justify their snack cravings, turning mundane moments into opportunities for treats.