12 Things That Will Make Every Parent Scream “We Don’t Have Time"

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1. A playful eater.

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Food is for eating, not for decorating shirts and faces.

2. "Just one more level."

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They can play just one more level after they help set the table.

3. Poorly timed fashion shows.

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Yes, they look incredibly cute, but school is in 30 minutes, and they still need to eat breakfast.

4. Dealing with picky eaters.

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If they didn't want it with broccoli, they should have said so BEFORE you started cooking.

5. Their very messy new art project.

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Making dinner is not an opportune time to have to give the lipstick-covered dog a bath.

6. Thirsty car companions.

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Yet, no matter how many times you say not to drink so fast, they still do...

7. Them playing 20 questions.

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It's kind of hard to grocery shop when you're being asked about every item you pass.

8. The slow but insistent helper.

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Sure, their help is great, but you've got 20 minutes to get in and out if y'all plan on making it to practice on time.

9. Disappearing food fanatics.

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The samples are irresistible, but searching for you lost kid was NOT on your grocery list.

10. Sneaky shopping assistants.

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You've already told them no three times. Them sneaking it in the basket won't change anything.

11. Their idea of a clean room.

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It's their sleepover that you're cooking for. The least they can do is TRY to clean their room before their guest arrives.

12. Grocery store thrill-seekers.

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First it's the vending machines, then the ride outside, then the next one...

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