As I strive to elevate my heart rate for the recommended duration of 20 minutes, my children seem determined to interrupt me every 20 seconds with their endless requests and comments. Here’s a lighthearted look at the 34 things they want from me during my workout sessions.
- A snack
- Can you turn on the TV?
- Someone needs their bottom wiped!
- Please change the TV channel.
- Make up a story that’s better than what’s on TV!
- Another snack, please. They’re still starving, and that last one was ages ago. Maybe seven pieces of bacon?
- Look at this boo-boo! It’s right here, right here!
- Someone’s foot itches, just so you know.
- Can you reach Connect Four from the shelf?
- Who’s red and who’s black in Connect Four? I need you to settle this!
- I need an egg, a cotton ball, and the pillows from the bed!
- Can I borrow one of your bras? We’re just trying something out!
- Alert! The younger sibling just ate a cotton ball!
- What happens if you put a raw egg in a bra?
- Call Jack’s mom for a playdate—like, right now! I haven’t seen him in forever!
- Help me pick out some ninja-themed paint colors for our room.
- Someone smells!
- Boot up the computer so I can play a game!
- Can you make seven more pieces of bacon?
- Open your email quickly so I can write “happy birthday” to grandma!
- What’s the credit card secret code?
- What does “life-size” mean?
- $124!
- Another snack, please!
- What’s a pen pal?
- And what’s a “loosie”?
- Can you screech like a T-Rex?
- Point the computer camera at me for just two seconds!
- Please, a snack!
- What’s a hashtag?
- “Hah hah, #wobblymama is trending!”
- Look, mommy, it’s you on the screen!
- Help me put away the yoga mat!
- And I refuse to eat dinner!
While trying to keep up with my exercise routine, it’s clear that my kids have their own agenda. Balancing fitness with parenting can feel like a circus act! If you’re navigating similar challenges, you might find helpful tips in our post about home insemination here. For further insights into fertility, check out this resource here, and for more on the luteal phase, visit here.
In summary, while I attempt to focus on my workout, my children’s whimsical demands remind me that even the simplest exercise can turn into a chaotic yet amusing experience.