26 Proofs That Kids Are Just The Absolute Worst (in The Best Way Possible)

Kids have you saying the craziest things. I never thought I would have to say, "Don't wash the table with a cantaloupe!" But alas, here we are. While kids may drive us up the wall sometimes, we can't help but love them for all of their silly quirks.

Here's proof that kids are just the worst:

They're messy

When a tired baby demands on feeding himself. Ha! #pumpkinface #messykid

A post shared by Rachael Tanttari (@rachtanttari) on Jan 24, 2017 at 12:26am PST

Cleaning this up was fun last night.... ?? #kidsaretheworst

A post shared by T @ H L I A (@wild.and.bloom) on Mar 29, 2017 at 7:51pm PDT

It's a cereal offense on #NationalCerealDay Also, why didn't I serve cold cereal for dinner?? I was not planning ahead today. #KATWfavoriterepost ?: @fararyan418 #kidsaretheworst

A post shared by Anna Macfarlane (@kidsaretheworst) on Mar 7, 2017 at 6:29pm PST

Another QUIET parent moment! @dixiesun said, "We noticed it got really quite so we went to check on them and when we opened the door, everything was white, even the air. It took forever to clean!"

A post shared by The Real Moms of Instagram (@the.real.moms.of.insta) on Apr 20, 2017 at 10:08am PDT

A paint lid that was shut and 5 minutes of nursing your other baby later...#AssumeNothingIsChildProof

A post shared by The Real Moms of Instagram (@the.real.moms.of.insta) on Mar 31, 2017 at 9:20am PDT

So THIS is why all my mom friends always have the newest & greatest technology! What expensive things have your kids ruined? My son has dropped my iPhone in the tub 4 TIMES (and still works!) #YoudThinkIdLearn #SpeakerAndSiriBroken #iNeedaNewPhone

A post shared by The Real Moms of Instagram (@the.real.moms.of.insta) on Jan 30, 2017 at 11:28am PST

Oh the sounds of quietness. It's so wonderful. Except when it's not. Which really is never, because this is happening. Her dad said he literally had his back to her for only a few minutes. Any big messes for you today already? #art #toddler

A post shared by The Real Moms of Instagram (@the.real.moms.of.insta) on Jan 4, 2017 at 10:07am PST

This is why I can't ever cook in my house! Why can't we be exempt from making meals?!? I've been cleaning bananas and mushy dog food out of my kitchen rug this morning. What did you have to do this morning ?

A post shared by The Real Moms of Instagram (@the.real.moms.of.insta) on Dec 19, 2016 at 9:23am PST

Could be worse. Poo definitely would be worse. ?: ?

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You can't take them anywhere

My week in one picture #iNeedaVacation #iKnowiJustGotBackButImReadyAgain #WhoseComingWith ?:?

A post shared by The Real Moms of Instagram (@the.real.moms.of.insta) on Jan 27, 2017 at 9:53am PST

Oh my heck, it's running down my neck. #TinkleToRide #RaindropsKeepFallingByMyHead #DadIsSoSweatyItMadeMyPantsWet from the hilarious account @howtobeadad #kidsaretheworst

A post shared by Anna Macfarlane (@kidsaretheworst) on Apr 20, 2017 at 5:16pm PDT

Yea....that's #theoriginalmissmoo takin a break, for the 50 100th time, in Costco, so I'm told. I wasn't there to witness the magic of her just dropping to the floor "leeping". #kidsaretheworst #canttakeyouanywhere #twoyearsold

A post shared by Samantha (@samantharosema) on Apr 30, 2017 at 7:02pm PDT

They never give you any alone time

When all you want is a little privacy to go pee. @kidsaretheworst

A post shared by Vanessa Hurtado (@nessiehurtado) on Feb 14, 2017 at 7:19pm PST

It's Saturday! We get to sleep in! Wait, I forgot that term doesn't exist anymore. And never will. ever. again. ?: @teachermisery

A post shared by The Real Moms of Instagram (@the.real.moms.of.insta) on Dec 10, 2016 at 12:58pm PST

You know something's wrong when they've been quiet for too long

A PSA from @katielynnephotos, "...A lot of masterpieces can be made in 20 minutes unsupervised. His mural wrapped all the way around and behind me. He was so proud, I just couldn't be mad...P.S. blue chalk stains stucco." Thanks for the heads up ?

A post shared by The Real Moms of Instagram (@the.real.moms.of.insta) on Apr 24, 2017 at 11:05am PDT

If you need a reason to clean your toilet, here you go! She's so proud she taught her little sister how to do #swirlies ? #Ew #BigSigh #InspirationToCleanYourToilet ?: ?

A post shared by The Real Moms of Instagram (@the.real.moms.of.insta) on Mar 8, 2017 at 9:39am PST

When your child tries to imitate your face ?#GottaWorkOnYourAngryFace #AndYourMakeup #MarkerOnTheFaceForDays

A post shared by The Real Moms of Instagram (@the.real.moms.of.insta) on Feb 8, 2017 at 9:49am PST

I would like to think I would totally jump in with them if I found this ?? Damage is done. Would you get in, too?!? #bath #bathtime #bubbles

A post shared by The Real Moms of Instagram (@the.real.moms.of.insta) on Nov 4, 2016 at 11:59am PDT

They're just weird

"Just watchin' tv mom" #mykidisweird #burgerking #averageparentproblems

A post shared by Amanda (@crafty_manda) on May 11, 2017 at 3:18pm PDT

We don't go to dinner theater, we bring the theater to dinner. It's a lot cheaper. #eatingoutwithkids #neveradullmoment #lifewithboys #youreonly5once

A post shared by Heather and Ally (@housewifetantrums) on Apr 21, 2017 at 4:37pm PDT

I can still hear him squealing in delight after that first taste of that sweet treat! ?? . . . . . #igw_kids #infinity_children #pocket_family_member #total_kids #celebrate_childhood #letsclicksoc #momhub #igw_light #my_magical_moments #wildandbravelittles #pocket_sweetness #childreningram #lifewellcaptured #momentsinmotherhood #atdiff_kids #honestlyparents #snaplovegrow #parenthood_moments #the_sugar_jar #adventuresofchildren #alldaykids #featuremama #thegallerycollective #honestlymothering #everyonesnaps #igm_005 inviting @this_chaotic_life #happybaby #cc_sillyfaces

A post shared by Katie Brading (@katielynnephotos) on Apr 24, 2017 at 6:00am PDT

I wonder if this would work for parents? I'm going to try it today and see if my toddler leaves me alone. I'll post a follow-up picture tomorrow if it does ?

A post shared by The Real Moms of Instagram (@the.real.moms.of.insta) on Mar 6, 2017 at 9:31am PST

We went to check on the kids before going to bed and our little guy was gone. We looked everywhere. He is prone to sleeping in random places but that's usually the hallway. We got more and more concerned. And there he was, in the linen closet. #mykidisweird #momreality

A post shared by Jen Snyder (@jen_snyder) on Jan 19, 2017 at 8:45pm PST

Have you ever seen anyone so happy to be a banana? #kidsofinstagram #bananas #mykidisweird #starfox #bananagram

A post shared by Jesh (@sparklechickenz) on Aug 30, 2016 at 8:01am PDT

In case anyone is curious as to why I'm balding. #mykidisweird

A post shared by Anna Price (@anna.price_) on Jul 10, 2016 at 12:47pm PDT

Not really sure Play-Doh belongs in toes????? #mykidisweird

A post shared by Dani (@mommyhealthnut) on Mar 4, 2017 at 6:09am PST

All the silly quirks kids have must be what makes them so loveable, right? After all, who can resist those faces?