17 Things Kids Don't Know Their Parents Are Doing While They're Gone

    Spoiler: WHATEVER THE HECK THEY WANT.

    1. I mean, parents obviously sneak their kid's Halloween candy. We all know this.

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    2. And a lot of them enjoy stress-free trips to Target. Also, something that is widely known.

    3. But some parents prefer to soak up some sun, alone, in their kid's pool.

    4. And other parents have very important to-do lists.

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    5. There are parents who just want to eat an entire frozen pizza with some wine.

    6. While some prefer some unsophisticated cheese and wine.

    7. Then there are some who turn into completely different people.

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    8. But we can assume — most times — that parents are doing some sort of celebrating.

    When your kid is with his grandparents for the weekend. #freedom #kidsaregone

    9. And many indulge in sweets instead of meals.

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    10. Some parents take the alone time to get caught up on a little self-care.

    11. While others are focused on not having to share anything — like the cake batter.

    12. Late-night fast-food runs are on the agenda for several parents.

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    13. As is eating-straight-from-the-tub ice cream nights.

    #kidsaregone #nofoodonlyicecream The kids went back to college. This is all that's in my freezer

    14. Some party their "mommy" or "daddy" pants off.

    15. And, well, some just get bored out of their mind.

    16. I won't lie: Some actually clean and get things done.

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    17. Or focus on work.

    I wore my thrifted Lane Bryant suit for a work presentation today! Everyone says I killed it. #workingmom #bossbabe

    But one thing we can all agree on is that parents are the best! (And they all need a break from time to time.)