Why Do Parents Hide Snacks Like Criminals?


Why Do Parents Hide Snacks Like Criminals?
The Parenting Olympics: Sneaking Snacks Without Being Caught
By Anything and Everything Blog

Let’s just get this out of the way: yes, I’ve done it. I’ve hidden snacks from my kids. I’ve eaten a Tinkie with the wrapper still halfway on, mid-sprint down the hallway, heart pounding like I just robbed a bank. Please, don’t judge me. I know I’m not alone. Somewhere out there, another mom is currently chewing a chocolate bar behind a bathroom door like it’s a top-secret mission. If you know, you know. 🤫🍬🚪

My kids are teenagers now, but the habit? Oh, it lives on. Stronger than ever. The thrill, the rush, the pure adrenaline of knowing you have five seconds before someone yells, “What are you eating?” is unmatched. Some people go skydiving for excitement—I unwrap a KitKat in complete silence at 2 a.m. 🍫⏳



It Starts Innocently Enough...

When they’re babies, you hide the sugary stuff because it’s “bad for their teeth.” And to be fair, it is. Sugar and toddlers are a dental (and energetic) disaster waiting to happen. You don't want to end up with a sugar-crazed two-year-old bouncing off the walls after one jellybean. So you start with innocent intentions. You tell yourself: It’s for their health. 🦷🚫🍭

But then… they grow up.

And somehow, they still want everything you have. Even when it’s clearly labeled “Mom’s Special Chocolate for Sanity Only.” They sense it. Like tiny snack-sniffing bloodhounds. 🐶👃🍪

So the hiding becomes stealthier. More creative. More Olympic-level.



The Games We Play

There’s a universal understanding among mothers: when the kids are distracted—even for five minutes—it’s snack time. You tiptoe into the kitchen, open the crinkliest wrapper on earth with surgeon-level precision, and shove that treat in like you're escaping prison. 🏃‍♀️🍬🎯

I've done it all.

  • Behind cupboard doors 🚪

  • Under laundry piles (they never look there) 🧺

  • In the car, in the garage, pretending I’m “getting something” 🚗

  • Once, I ate an entire chocolate bar in the pantry, standing like a statue, while my child stood three feet away calling, “Mom? What are you doing in there?” 😶🍫

I replied, “Thinking about dinner.”
(Which was technically true—I just needed the strength to make it.)

And let’s not even talk about the time I shoved an entire Tinkie in my mouth, wrapper still on, because I heard approaching footsteps. The only thing that came back out was the wrapper. Clean. Pristine. Like a magician's disappearing act. 🎩✨



But Why Do We Do It?

Is it because we’re bad parents? Absolutely not. ❌

It’s because we’re good parents. We give them our last slice of pizza. Our last sip of juice. We share every single meal—even when it wasn’t meant to be shared. We love them. Endlessly. ❤️

But sometimes, just sometimes, we want something just for us. A little sweet reward for surviving another day of parenting. That cookie hidden behind the spices? That’s not just a cookie. That’s a slice of peace. A taste of something that isn’t “Mom, can I have some?” 🍪🧘🏽‍♀️

And truth be told, we also want to enjoy it. Not split it five ways. Not take one bite and hear “Can I have the rest?” We just want that one quiet, undisturbed moment.



We’re All in This Together

So, fellow snack-sneakers, you’re not alone. Whether you’re stuffing marshmallows in your face while hiding behind a curtain or eating cereal straight from the box while pretending to “check the weather,” I salute you. 🫡💕

We are not criminals.
We are mothers.
And sometimes, we just want a chocolate bar that doesn’t come with a side of guilt or a five-year-old’s fingers in the middle. 🍫✋😅

So go ahead. Hide the snacks. Enjoy the cookies. You’ve earned them—wrapper and all.

Tell me your most ridiculous snack-hiding story in the comments below! Let’s confess and laugh together—we deserve it. 😂📝👩🏽‍🍳

—From one snack ninja to another.

✨ Anything and Everything Blog ✨

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

How to Stay Positive During Difficult Seasons

Image
Thriving Through the Storm: How to Stay Positive During Difficult Seasons Life doesn’t always hand us sunshine and roses. Sometimes, it offers storms — heavy, relentless, and discouraging. These difficult seasons may come in the form of loss, financial trouble, heartbreak, sickness, or overwhelming stress. Yet, even amid the tempest, there is hope. Staying positive isn’t about denying pain or pretending everything’s fine; it’s about choosing faith over fear, purpose over pity, and peace over panic. In this article, we’ll explore how to maintain a positive, faith-filled outlook even in the darkest seasons of life. Whether you're walking through it now or know someone who is, may these truths and tips inspire you to keep going, to keep growing, and to thrive through the storm. 1. Acknowledge the Season You're In Before anything else, recognize that difficult seasons are a part of life. Ecclesiastes 3:1 reminds us, “To everything there is a season, an...
Read more

HOW TO TAKE OFF FROM GRASS TO GRACE

Image
How to Take Off from Grass to Grace There’s a special kind of magic in a “grass to grace” story. It’s the kind of tale that makes your heart swell with hope, your sides ache from laughter, and your mind race with the possibility of your own success. We all love a good underdog story—whether it’s the billionaire who once lived in a shack, the footballer who sold sachet water as a kid, or the local celebrity who once worked as a mascot at a fast-food joint. But what really makes a “grass to grace” journey? Is it luck? Hard work? A fairy godmother? Or just a series of unfortunate events that miraculously turn fortunate? Let’s find out. Understanding the Grass Stage Every great success story has a beginning, and, let’s be honest, it’s usually a tough one. The ‘grass’ stage represents struggle, lack, and challenges that seem insurmountable. It’s that phase where you question everything and wonder if success is even possible. This stage can manifest as financial struggles, c...
Read more

What Is the Sirius Star and Why You Shouldn’t Miss It

Image
What Is the Sirius Star and Why You Shouldn’t Miss It On a clear night, when the world quiets down and the stars begin to appear one by one, a sparkling gem lights up the sky brighter than all the others — Sirius, the "Dog Star." But blink (or stay glued to your phone) and you might just miss one of the most spectacular sights heaven has to offer. A Star Worth Watching Sirius isn’t just another twinkle overhead. It’s the brightest star in our night sky, shining with an intensity that has captured the awe of stargazers for thousands of years. Located in the constellation Canis Major — which charmingly translates to "Greater Dog" — Sirius lives up to its reputation as the alpha dog of the night. This brilliant star is about 8.6 light-years away from Earth, making it one of our closest stellar neighbors. In astronomical terms, that’s practically next door (if you consider "next door" being about 50 trillion miles away). How to...
Read more