Kids, Embarrassing and Shopping: Kids say the darndest things

Kids say the darndest things

By Chrissy - 14/09/2025 15:00 - Canada

Today, I was babysitting my niece. While we were at the grocery store, she pointed at me and loudly announced, “She says she’s on a diet, but she eats cookies in bed!” She wasn’t wrong. The cashier raised an eyebrow. FML

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Sunday 14 September 2025 19:46

Crucify Her, Crucify Her! Shame! Shame!

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Now you've got two people to help you on your diet!

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IceTrees 15

Sunday 14 September 2025 19:46

Crucify Her, Crucify Her! Shame! Shame!

Yudith 25

Monday 15 September 2025 12:55

Now you've got two people to help you on your diet!

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