Things Kids Say to Keep Parents From Exercising

Exercising isn’t always easy, but when you add a child (or children) to the mix, things get even more challenging! Keep reading for a humorous look at how kids react when a parent tries to work out.

The Workout Video at Home

I have to go potty!

Mommy, mom, mom, mommy, mom, momeeeee!

What are you doing?

I think I’ll sit on you

Look at me, look at me!

Look at my pretty art! (Points at paint on floor, walls and carpet)

I just threw up

I’m hungry

No, I don’t want to eat that

Can I have ice cream?

I want to watch my show

Hold me!

Are you done yet?

What are you doing, daddy?

Dinosaur attack!

I’m thirsty

Come play in my room

Would you like some tea?

Let’s have a picnic (under your downward dog)

Daddy, dad, dadoo, dada!

Dad, I need help!

Exercising at the Park

I want to play over there, come on!

Hold me!

Are you done yet?

I’m thirsty

I have to go potty!

I’m hungry

Daddy, dad, dadoo, dada!

Dad, I need help!

Mommy, mom, mom, mommy, mom, momeeeee!

What are you doing?

Mommy, look at my mouth!

Mommy, I can’t get it (the toy I stuffed in my mouth) out!

I think I’ll sit on you

Look at me. look at me!

Exercising at the Gym

Mommy, don’t leave me!

No, I don’t want to play, I want to come with you!

I have to go potty!

I’m hungry

Daddy, dad, dadoo, dada!

Dad, where are you going? (Waits for answer) But I’ll miss you!

Mommy, mom, mom, mommy, mom, momeeeee!

What are you doing?

I think I’ll sit on you

Look at me, look at me!

I hid your keys so you can’t go

How do your kids keep you from your workout? If they don’t, share how they help you get your workout done!