PIE! Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Today I'm the mom who tells her kids that if they want a treat they can munch on frozen grapes while I'm sneaking off to my room with an ice cream bar. It makes me wonder how often my mom secretly did unhealthy things she told us not to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Today I'm the mom who tells her kids that if they want a treat they can munch on frozen grapes while I'm sneaking off to my room with an ice cream bar. It makes me wonder how often my mom secretly did unhealthy things she told us not to do. My coffee mug is often full of Dr Pepper. Just sayin... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 LOL I am sure I make you look like a saint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Are you kidding me? My littlest dd asks for apples or a banana for a snack. I sneak chocolate covered granola bars. It makes me sick. Why can't I be satisfied with fruit? Or carrot sticks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 I know a woman who sometimes treats herself to McD's French fries when her dc are at TKD. I know her really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 My coffee mug is often full of Dr Pepper. Just sayin... Hey, that's a good idea! Although, hmmmm, kahlua works in coffee, too, on those really rough days! :cheers2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PIE! Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 ... I do that a lot, on the principle I'm improving the next generation ;) That's kind of my thinking. Which makes me wonder if my mom was the same way. We see how that worked out. :) But even if I'm not improving them, at least they're not eating all my chocolate. If I had to share with 5 others, there would not be enough for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PIE! Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 Are you kidding me? My littlest dd asks for apples or a banana for a snack. I sneak chocolate covered granola bars. It makes me sick. Why can't I be satisfied with fruit? Or carrot sticks? I wish that too. But not enough to change my habits in hopes that my tastes would change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 I know a woman who sometimes treats herself to McD's French fries when her dc are at TKD. I know her really well. I know a woman who stops at McDs sometimes before grocery shopping to eat some nuggets. Her reasoning is that it's not a good idea to shop on an empty stomach. I think she is totally right... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 I know a woman who sometimes treats herself to McD's French fries when her dc are at TKD. I know her really well. I know a mom who sometimes stashes a box of Milk Duds or Good n' Plenty in the car and gets into them while her kids are at piano. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Double standard is the name of the game around here. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hikin' Mama Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 I know a woman who stops at McDs sometimes before grocery shopping to eat some nuggets. Her reasoning is that it's not a good idea to shop on an empty stomach. I think she is totally right... She is totally right! I make bad decisions at the grocery store when I'm hungry. (Except I don't get hungry, I get hangry--ha ha!) And one particular child of mine was always very good at knowing when I was hungry and how to best capitalize on my poor grocery store decision making. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Well, grapes are just little bags of sugar water, so really, not much difference between ice cream and grapes. Maybe you should just give in and let them have ice cream with you, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PIE! Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 Well, grapes are just little bags of sugar water, so really, not much difference between ice cream and grapes. Maybe you should just give in and let them have ice cream with you, lol. But then there wouldn't be as much ice cream for me ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Well, I would never do that, but a good friend of mine often eats cookies and ice cream in the middle of the night when the kids are asleep. She would be so embarrassed if anyone knew she did this. :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. A Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 I know a mom who keeps a jar of nutella in one of the cupboards that the kids don't usually open and then eats it by the spoonful while washing dinner dishes. :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 I know a woman who stops at McDs sometimes before grocery shopping to eat some nuggets. Her reasoning is that it's not a good idea to shop on an empty stomach. I think she is totally right... She is absolutely right. I heard about a study that showed not only do you buy more food when you shop while hungry, but you spend more money in any kind of store when you're hungry. That lady's smart! Do you know her really well? ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UmMusa Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 This thread is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 I know a woman who refers to Easter as 'Cadbury Egg Season' but does not put any Cadbury eggs in her kids' Easter baskets. Because, why waste them on non-addicts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiana Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Just don't let them catch you :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 I get a Coke as soon as DD goes into dance class. And sometimes a Snickers to go with it. All that energy being burned in that building should count for something, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 I know a mom who is no longer allowed to buy Christmas or Halloween or Valentine's or Easter candy...or, heck, ANY candy...in advance of the holidays when it's on a really good sale. Apparently she hides it in her sock drawer so the kids don't find it before the holiday, and she ends up eating it all herself! I also know a guy who sometimes suggests that he run out for sundaes at Baskin-Robbins after the kids are asleep. What's wrong with these people?! I know a mom who keeps a jar of nutella in one of the cupboards that the kids don't usually open and then eats it by the spoonful while washing dinner dishes. :laugh: My kids (ok, one kid in particular) always, ALWAYS manages to find whatever I try to hide this way. It never fails. I've given up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 I know a woman who refers to Easter as 'Cadbury Egg Season' but does not put any Cadbury eggs in her kids' Easter baskets. Because, why waste them on non-addicts? Did you hear that they changed the cream formula? That same woman I know is very disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocolatechip Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 I know someone who hides a bag of Kettle Jalapeno chips under the driver's seat in the car. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Did you hear that they changed the cream formula? That same woman I know is very disappointed. Checking. Um. Yes, the woman I know is very disappointed, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Um_2_4 Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 :leaving: Um.. I may or may not be able to recommend the pot and pan cabinet as an excellent "storage" place. If you know, you had some hypothetical chocolate or cookies or nutella to "store". Hypothetically of course... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 I had a chocolate shelf for years and years that the kids were not allowed to touch. Now I hide Talenti gelato behind a Costco sized bag of frozen veggies. I think it's totally fine to have a bit of indulgence for yourself...it's certainly part of my self-care. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 :leaving: Um.. I may or may not be able to recommend the pot and pan cabinet as an excellent "storage" place. If you know, you had some hypothetical chocolate or cookies or nutella to "store". Hypothetically of course... The woman I know says that unfortunately, her cleverest and craftiest (and lightest-fingered) child is also the one in charge of unloading the dishwasher, and is in that cabinet every day. But hmmm, the plasticware cabinet might be safe. She'll have to give that some more thought! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsRobinson Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Dove chocolates hide out in my nightstand! And Reese's cups on the way home from the grocery store if the kids didn't come with me. :-D I don't have to hide the kettle cooked jalepeno chips or cool ranch doritos, the kids think they're too spicy. Cheetos are another story... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Hey...I don't just wear hoodies to the store because it is cold....but because there is a convenient pocket on the front. :) The kids think its just my phone and/or keys in there and don't even notice when I occasionally come home with a candy bar for me only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayne J Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 I know a woman who stashes chocolate who one day went to the secret hidey-hole in a moment of serious chocolate need, only to find the last delectable square gone. Turns out this woman has a child very much like herself. This woman *may* have had a mini hissy-fit upon discovering the theft. Sadly, one cannot punish a child for taking things that 'do not exist.' This poor woman is considering buying something really disgusting (Canned aparagus? Cream style corn? Unflavored rice cakes? ) to dump out and use as camoflauge. The things some people will do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonFaerie Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Double standards are the way of the land around here. The baggie of Skittles on my end table by the couch is MINE. The Cadbury Eggs on the shelf in the pantry are MINE. The children know this. They don't dare test me on this. DD found an opened can of vanilla frosting in the fridge the other day and asked if she could have some. No! That's MINE! :D But, I am also much more lenient with sweets than most people I know. I keep a bowl of M&Ms (or other bite-sized goodies) on the kitchen counter that they can have whenever they like. Thus, they have a few every now and then but that's it. It's actually kind of funny. When their friends come over, the friends tend to want to take handfuls of candies whereas my kids are all, "Come ON! Let's go outside!" :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 I know a woman who goes to Sonic on Thursday nights before heading to the grocery store. She orders a hamburger and fries and uses the Loews wi-fi (next to the Sonic) to read WTM forums on her ipad for at least a half-hour, with the engine running to keep her warm. She's there right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiana Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 I know a woman who stashes chocolate who one day went to the secret hidey-hole in a moment of serious chocolate need, only to find the last delectable square gone. Turns out this woman has a child very much like herself. This woman *may* have had a mini hissy-fit upon discovering the theft. Sadly, one cannot punish a child for taking things that 'do not exist.' This poor woman is considering buying something really disgusting (Canned aparagus? Cream style corn? Unflavored rice cakes? ) to dump out and use as camoflauge. The things some people will do! Here you go: http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/web03/2012/4/3/9/enhanced-buzz-12780-1333458797-15.jpg edit: or just these -- http://www.buzzfeed.com/thefalafel/30-canned-foods-you-probably-never-knew-existed-4x8q Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexi Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Well, I would never do that, but a good friend of mine often eats cookies and ice cream in the middle of the night when the kids are asleep. She would be so embarrassed if anyone knew she did this. :o I had no idea we were such good friends! I do this..... We also order pizza late at night when kids are in bed (3 kids have dairy allergies so can't eat pizza) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 I hide chocolate in empty frozen vegetable boxes in the freezer. Nobody but me would ever prepare a freezer vegetable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 I know a woman who stops at McDs sometimes before grocery shopping to eat some nuggets. Her reasoning is that it's not a good idea to shop on an empty stomach. I think she is totally right... I know a woman who leaves the gym, eats McDonalds, then takes a nap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 The woman I know says that unfortunately, her cleverest and craftiest (and lightest-fingered) child is also the one in charge of unloading the dishwasher, and is in that cabinet every day. But hmmm, the plasticware cabinet might be safe. She'll have to give that some more thought! Have you tried hiding it in the freezer in an emptied frozen veggie box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Have you tried hiding it in the freezer in an emptied frozen veggie box? Brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caclcoca Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 I may or may not know a mom who is currently sitting on the stairs eating ice cream. Her children are on the other side of the house watching TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daria Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 She is absolutely right. I heard about a study that showed not only do you buy more food when you shop while hungry, but you spend more money in any kind of store when you're hungry. That lady's smart! Do you know her really well? ;) Really? If I'm hungry, I am only interested in buying edible things. If I have to go to a non-food store, I can pretty much guarantee that I won't like a single thing, or I'll come back without 3 of the 5 things on my list. My dearest friend never brings junk food into her house. She just stops at CVS on the way home from work, and makes sure the finish her candy bar before she hits the front door. She does have some self control thought, she limits this behavior to days that end in Y. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMD Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Dh & I will sometimes get a McD's sundae after the kids are in bed, especially if it's been one of those days... I refuse to be ashamed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 I know a woman who has an unofficial house policy that when cooking bacon for the family, there will always be an extra slice that is strictly for the cook. This same woman is currently plotting making hot chocolate for herself (and DH if he's nice) after her boys go to bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiana Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 I know a woman who has an unofficial house policy that when cooking bacon for the family, there will always be an extra slice that is strictly for the cook. This same woman is currently plotting making hot chocolate for herself (and DH if he's nice) after her boys go to bed. This reminds me of the lady whose recipes all begin "First, pour an ounce of rum into the cook". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 I know a woman who goes to Sonic on Thursday nights before heading to the grocery store. She orders a hamburger and fries and uses the Loews wi-fi (next to the Sonic) to read WTM forums on her ipad for at least a half-hour, with the engine running to keep her warm. She's there right now. LOVE!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Have you tried hiding it in the freezer in an emptied frozen veggie box? No, but cold chocolate/candy isn't satisfying to me. It needs to be room temp so it can get creamy and melty quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypatia. Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Although, hmmmm, kahlua works in coffee, too, on those really rough days! :cheers2: There's a reason my kids can't drink from my mug of hot cocoa. Prepositions require cocoa some days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baseball mom Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 No, but cold chocolate/candy isn't satisfying to me. It needs to be room temp so it can get creamy and melty quickly. Empty coffee can in the cabinet Rarely used solid (not clear) casserole dish (with lid) sitting on the shelf No idea why I would think of those to things ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baseball mom Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 And thank y'all for reminding me of a little treat I bought and hid the other day. No one is home at the moment :w00t: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 This thread = LIKE exhauster! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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