Children are hilarious, sweet, and the purest human beings around — but wow, do they have some poor timing. It's like they know the very moments their mothers need quiet the most and do everything in their power to disturb it. One of those times is when you're trying to watchyour favorite TV show — you know, the one you look forward to all week. Whether you're letting out a good cry during This Is Us, soaking up the drama on The Bachelor, or on the edge of your seat during Grey's Anatomy, you'll relate to these 10 specific moments on a deeply personal level. To know that you're not alone, keep reading to see what it's like when mom just wants to watch her show in peace (but never can).
Everyone is fed, bathed, and ready to settle down for the night. Fingers crossed that your child falls asleep on the couch!
The opening credits haven't even finished, and suddenly your kid has to know the answer to every single question on earth?! Of course.
They either pause it, rewind it, or change the channel at a VERY CRITICAL MOMENT. Let the mini heart attack about missing important dialogue or a key scene ensue.
Popcorn does sound good right now, but they'll definitely make you get off the couch at least five more times, making this one-hour show turn into a three-hour ordeal.
You might even offer to pay them to sleep at this point.
They don't even know why they're crying! And you feel annoyed that they even are, because if anyone should be shedding a tear, it's you for not being able to watch your show.
Their tears suddenly dry, and they try and distract you from your growing anger by climbing all over your body. Joy.
Of course, now they pay attention and are totally silent.
They're peacefully snoozing while you're left wondering what the hell even happened in that episode. Here's to another week of trying to avoid spoilers and attempting to watch it again the next night.