Patton Oswalt recently reminded us all that there’s a universal diet we’re unknowingly on: it’s called “what our kids leave behind.” Back in my 20s, I tried the Atkins diet—living on a glorious mix of bacon and cheese for four whole months (okay, maybe a little sausage too). I managed to shed 20 pounds! Fast forward to now, and my meals consist of whatever scraps my kids abandon on their plates, leaving me feeling heavier than ever. Seriously, what gives, parenting? What gives, aging?
Every parent knows the struggle of cleaning up their kids’ meals. A tiny part of me wonders if my culinary skills would improve if my children were less picky eaters. Instead of feasting on their leftovers, I could actually prepare myself a proper meal! This morning, Oswalt took to Twitter to discuss the all-too-familiar experience of dining on leftover breakfast—specifically, the remnants of our children’s meals.
Suddenly, parents across Twitter felt a surge of camaraderie, realizing they weren’t alone in this rather gross habit of consuming their kids’ leftovers. #Solidarity! The tweets came pouring in, echoing shared experiences. If you’re not into eating off your child’s plate, then keep scrolling—this isn’t for you!
“18 years! You mean we’ll be doing this forever?” one parent exclaimed, perfectly capturing the collective exhaustion we all feel.
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In summary, Patton Oswalt’s humorous take on breakfast leftovers resonates with parents everywhere, highlighting the shared challenges of parenting and the strange diet that comes with it.