It’s something every parent learns almost right away: if your kid suddenly becomes quiet – that is NOT a good thing. Whether it’s because they become so engrossed into their “activity” or they think they are hiding it from mom and dad, it almost always leads to some kind of big mess.
That’s when parents have to remind themselves how much they love their little “angels,” snap a photo for proof of their shenanigans, and then get busy cleaning up the mess.
If you are a parent, then you know, we’ve all been there. If you’re not – then prepare yourself of the chaos that will ensue. Either way, these 75 kids have mastered either art, alone time, or giving mommy and daddy a good laugh – and you will be sure to get one too!
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1. Beauty Face Mask: Kid Style
Perhaps this little one has seen her mommy apply a face mask, or maybe she just is full of beauty advice taken from herself. Whatever the case, her mom reports she left her alone for 10 minutes to make supper and came back to this cute (and a little scary) surprise.
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2. Powdered Couch
It wasn’t enough to dump powder all over the couch for this little cutie. He wanted to make sure every particle was ground down as deep as possible. Mom is going to need the vacuum set to high suction power for this mess. But, if anything else, there will be less rashes next time someone sits down.
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kidsaretheworst
3. Camo Kid
Apparently this little one is looking to “hide out” with his new skin decor. Or at the very least, hide out from Mommy when she finds out what he has done to himself. Thankfully this Mommy has learned to take things in stride and reports “Yes, we went out in public like this. Yes, I gave up caring a long time ago.” She might have some bits of wisdom for us all to let go of the little things and find humor in them instead.
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tonishoutham
4. Lollipop Heaven
This little darling was supposed to be going to bed. Instead, somewhere she found a stash of lollipops and decided every one of them needed to be free from their packaging. Mom reports that she suddenly climbed into bed and pretended to be asleep when the door opened. But notice, she made sure that one was still in her hand. She couldn’t let all the evidence drop to the floor.
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mommyboss
5. Bean Bag Kid
First rule of the room: Don’t mess with bean bags. Fact is, they are going to win. The static cling is no joke and this cute kid is proof number one to demonstrate it.
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BehindYourLeftEar
6. Minty Fresh
Her parents did notice their little “angel” was in the bathroom for a long time and decided to knock on the door just to make sure she was OK. Naturally she responded yes. I mean, if OK in your world is squirting toothpaste all over the toilet. If nothing else, she covered her poo smell with a fresh minty scent instead.
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Harry
7. Can Nutella Really Go On Anything?
That’s the saying anyhow, but I bet if you asked this Mom she’d say there’s at least two things it shouldn’t. But she does report her kids really do love eating the Nutella and according to this photo, they will have plenty to snack on.
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kidsaretheworst
8. Diva Dog
This dog is either an extreme diva, or just really patient and loving with their little person that decided it was time to play dress up. And by dress up, we mean the extreme pink version. The look on that dog’s face is just priceless.
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9. Bubblepalooza
When her neighbor frantically called incoherently babbling something to the effect of “Come quick . . . my kids . . . wife’s gone . . . ” this woman could only imagine the worst. Instead she got the laugh of a lifetime with these three getting the bubble baths of their dreams. Could just one bottle of bubble bath possibly make a mess like that?
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LongtimeLesbianLurker
10. New Age Haircuts: Kidstyle
Here’s a beautician in the making. Perhaps not the traditional kind we are used to, but one who thinks outside the box and throws a little flair into life. And the best part? Her parents report she was silent for only 5 minutes. They went to investigate and this is what they found. Not bad work in just 5 minutes . . .
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dormidont
11. Who Needs Photoshop Anyhow?
What looks like a laptop to some, looks like a fancy coloring book to others. This little one decided that web page needed a little spicing up and why not grab a marker and give it a design element that only mommy could appreciate. Wait, somehow we are guessing that mommy didn’t appreciate this at all.
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Doorknobz
12. Naptime Gone Bad
Clearly, this little one did not get in one wink of sleep. Instead, this poor mom walks into her nursery and finds this extreme mess. This scene will likely be burned in her memory forever, but thankfully she snapped a picture so she could show others. Who would really believe just one small child could create such chaos – here’s the proof.
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13. Dalmatian: Lisa Frank Style
Perhaps this little artist is also a Lisa Frank fan. If so, that explains why this cute Dalmatian no longer has his boring black and white spots but got an upgrade into beautiful colors of the rainbow. Personally, I think he looks beautiful, but mom and dad may have a different opinion on the subject.
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heisenburgerballs
14. “I Spilled A Little Mom”
Whenever any mom hears that from another room her heart drops a little. And why? Because we a know “a little” to a child is measured quite differently by anyone else’s standards. The next words out of this little helpers mouth were, “But don’t worry, I’m cleaning it up.” Something tells me mom did get a little worried when she heard this thoughtful “reassurance” from her little girl.
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alishgregson
15. Caught Red . . . Footed
Not only red footed, but red legged and red bodied too. This takes the old saying “caught” red handed to a level no parent ever wants to see.
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kidsaretheworst
16. Aspiring Artists
A helpful son offered to repaint the walls inside her house. What turned out to be not so helpful was the fact the lids didn’t get closed tightly and their two-year-old child got into the cans that were stored in the garage. Pro tip: never leave half open paint cans within reach of young aspiring artists.
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Danielle
17. Diaper Cream Spa Treatment
This poor mom reports that since childhood she has had a fear of anything involving a clown whether it be the circus, jesters, or mimes. So, imagine her fright when she walks in her daughter’s bedroom. She admits she screamed and also that she has washed her little girl’s hair three times and there’s still traces of the cream she can’t get removed.
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Joanna G
18. Satisfied Look
Mommy walks out of the room for one second – and then comes back to this. While no one would agree this is proper behavior for the older sister – check out that look on her face. She couldn’t be more proud of her idea to keep her little sibling out of her things. And until mommy discovered her ingenuity, I’m sure it worked quite well.
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19. Every Parent’s Worse Nightmare
I think we should all take a moment to send this poor parent our support. We’ve all been there when poo finds its way to places it should have never seen. I can only imagine all this parent wanted to do was cry and run away, but no doubt he or she dug deep and began cleaning. But, getting a picture ahead of time was probably a good idea. This little tyke should know someday what he put them through.
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20. Toilet Fit For A Princess
Why shouldn’t an ugly toilet have a chance to be pretty too? This thoughtful little girl saw a blank canvas and decided it was time to beautify it.
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21. When Your Older Brother Babysits . . .
Let’s face it, if an older sibling – and a brother at that, is going to be in charge, then shenanigans are going to happen. There’s no written law about this, but everyone knows it’s the truth. The best part of this is, the little guy’s facial expressions match perfectly.
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kidsaretheworst
22. When Naps Go Too Long
Mommy realized her little one was napping an extra long time. And, walking in the room, her fears were turned into reality. A new tube of Desitin + a new tub of Vaseline + a new container of powder will get you this little treat. And by “treat” we mean likely several hours of cleaning up a big mess.
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shitmykidsruined
23. A Problem Solver
One can only guess this little tyke felt the bathtub wasn’t big enough for them both. Being the little problem solver that he is, how could he pass up another “tub” just waiting to be filled. We will leave it up to mommy and daddy to set the record straight that his thinking is a little misguided.
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mikeorg
24. Pretzel Bliss
Mommy told the kids to leave the kitchen so she could get supper cooked. Too bad she didn’t notice they snatched a bag of pretzels on their way out . . .
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25. Penguin Innards
Nobody wants to see the inside of a penguin – at least not one of this variety. Daddy thought his little girl was taking a nap, instead she was doing some investigative work to see why her stuffed penguin was so squishy. Trouble is, those statically charged styrofoam particles are going to be very hard to get back inside.
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Charles M
26. Not So Quiet Time
This poor mommy was under the impression her little girl was having quiet time. Well, she may have been being quiet, but we’re pretty sure this isn’t the quiet time her mommy had in mind.
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womenirl
27. Time For The Carper Cleaner
Purple and orange are pretty colors, at least these two creative little munchkins thought so. Trouble is, mommy and daddy had to call a professional carpet cleaner to clean up this little art show.
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Tesia
28. Is There Ever Too Many Bubbles?
Well, not according to this little bubble monster. Though it certainly looks like fun, I can only imagine there wasn’t much fun to be had trying to rid the bathroom of that many bubbles.
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Tykey Turkey
29. Perfect Tea Party Guest
Complete with fancy hat, umbrella, and the cutest little tea set, we can’t decide if this patient pup is having a good time or not. But, something tells me the little girl that put him up to this is.
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30. Smurf Or Baby?
We think it’s a baby, but it does look like a little suspicious that some Smurf activity could have been involved.
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31. “It Was The Dog”
Why not blame the dog? But with that look of guilt on this little guy’s face, I think it’s pretty clear who the real culprit is.
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32. Powdered Couch
All is takes is one bottle of powder, an energetic kid, and 5 minutes. Then voila – you have a wonderful mess that may change the hue of this couch forever.
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Robert
33. Who Needs Paper?
This little environmentalist figures why waste paper when there’s a perfectly fine canvas right on herself. Not sure if mommy agrees with her thinking, but we’re guessing though she appreciates her creativity next time she might find paper more appealing.
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heare.heart
34. “Now Just Wait . . .”
This little guy has put on his “Just let me explain” face right along with the hand gesture to assure that all is well. Good luck convincing mommy and daddy of that little one. You are clearly surrounded by a big mess.
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35. We’ll Help You Mommy
Mommy was asleep still, so these little helpers decided to chip in and feed the dog for her. Mom reports that the dog was very full and no doubt so was her time cleaning up this “helpful” mess.
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Angie
36. A Baker In The Making
Of course, it had to be the biggest tub of Country Crock this little guy could find to make his mess. I guess if you are going to go all out, then you do it right.
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Jennifer
37. A Butter Mystery
Mom turns the corner into the kitchen to find three sticks of butter unwrapped with teeth marks implanted in two of them. Something tells us she has gathered enough clues to know her little toddler might be the one behind it.
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38. “Hi Mommy. We Are Snowmen”
Though these two are undoubtedly quite proud of themselves, mom reports it took weeks to get the mess completely cleaned up. She also reports her sanity is ruined.
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39. Cat-In-The-Box
Mommy only left the room for moments to brush her teeth. In that time their cat Uno was found a new home by her 9-month-old. She rescued the cat immediately, but had to laugh when the cat tried to get right back under it. Perhaps her little girl was on to something.
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40. 22 Pounds Of Flour
While we don’t know why this mom had so much flour, her kids found a wonderful way to use it while she popped in the shower for a couple of minutes. What kid wouldn’t want a mountain of flour to terrorize their mother with?
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shitmykidsruined
41. It’s Now Become Clear . . .
Mom remembered that her daughter had locked the dog in the bathroom the previous week, but never understood why. They decided to go on a hike, looked down at her dogs nails, and it all became perfectly clear of that secret bathroom mission.
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42. Footprint Evidence
All three of her boys denied the mess when mom walked in the bathroom. But all she had to do was match the size of the print with the size of her boy and she’s got the mystery solved. Nice try though boys!
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43. The Accomplice
We think originally it was the little toddler’s idea to get into the kitchen cabinet, but something tells us his canine friend isn’t totally innocent in this mess.
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44. Go Ahead And Cry Over Spilled Milk
In this case, I think I would cry too. We all want our kids to become self reliant, but it may be too soon for this little helper.
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kidsaretheworst
45. Just A Dip Of Paint
This poor dad. He only lost track of his little girl for a few seconds. And in that time she found a pail of paint to dip herself in. Overall, we have to give her credit that she didn’t leave many parts unpainted.
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46. Plops Of Whip
This budding artist is well on her way to possibly being a cake decorator with those fun little plops of Reddi-Whip strategically placed along the kitchen floor. It’s so cute, I bet mommy had a hard time getting mad over this one.
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rachieshay
47. Computer Repairman
For this little one-year-old he must have felt mom’s laptop was in need of repair. Thankfully mommy reports that she was able to get almost all of the keys back on.
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Laura G
48. Late Night Finger Painting
Mom and dad thought their kids were peacefully sleeping while they caught some downtime watching TV. Turns out they were having a party of their own with food coloring gel they had snatched from the kitchen.
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Liberty F
49. Was This A Kid Or Raccoon?
Though we don’t really believe a raccoon made it inside this home, this little tyke sure made a mess that probably had mom wondering exactly what she did to deserve this.
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50. Black Marker “Fun”
Mom thought things were a little too quiet when her 4-year-old and 10-month-old were playing She walked in to find her little baby’s face decorated with marker lines, but she certainly got the real surprise when her 4-year-old turned around.
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Natisha
51. Diaper Rash On Mirror
Apparently this little one felt not only his face, but also the mirror was in need of some diaper cream.
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Will Robinson
52. “Momma, I Coloring”
That’s the three words this mommy hears when she goes running to find her little artist. Check out that look on her face, it doesn’t look like she’s too happy with her own handiwork.
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Kit
53. “Help Me, I’m stuck”
The mom is a knitter and she knows quite well that kids and yarn don’t mix. She taught her boys to not bother her yarn, so she assumed they would understand that meant all yarn. But, to this little boy he thought his aunt’s yarn was still OK to play with. He quickly discovered he was wrong.
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54. The Evolution Of Trouble
Start with a muddy handprint, add in some laughter. Mix in a little more handprints and more laughter and next thing you know kids are on top of the car a muddy mess. Thankfully this mom had a great sense of humor.
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kidsaretheworst
55. Feathergeddon
This 7-year-old couldn’t contain his curiosity any longer: he just had to know why that pillow was so darn soft. And, boy oh boy, did he find out . . .
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Summer
56. The “Updated” Master Bathroom
Her two-year-old got a hold of a Sharpie and worked her magic on the master bathroom cabinet. Unfortunately nothing mom tried to get it off worked. Looks like this master bathroom is going to get remodeled in the near future.
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Chrysta
57. Bull Terrier Canvas
Dogs truly are kids’ best friends. This sweet bull terrier seems to be relaxed and happy to be spending time with his “sibling.”
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58. Sparkles Galore
Mom knew her daughter and dog went upstairs. She knew they were being quiet. Now she knows she should have been more suspicious.
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KateOfHysteria
59. This Is What Happens When You Blink
Mom did all the right things: got out the markers, paper, and covered the table with a protective cloth. But, then she blinked and opened her eyes to these two little masterpieces.
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kwirky88
60. Flour Shower
When baking, why not combine two activities at once? First you do a little cooking, then you do a little showering.
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tammybuker
61. Whatcha Lookin At?
The look on her face is just priceless! Well, sweetheart, we can’t help but look and you just wait until you see your own self in the mirror.
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incurableinsomnia
62. “We Want To Help”
The kids knew that the basement was going to be painted that day, so they woke up early to get a head’s start. Unfortunately this is going to be a big set back before mom and dad can get started.
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63. Microbeads Galore
Something tells us this mom regrets buying those cozy microbead pillows for her kids. But, at least they now know what was inside them.
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pibrock
64. “I’m Sorry Mommy”
With a sweet look like that, how could this little one not be forgiven. Though, getting all those lines off the couch doesn’t look like it’s going to prove very easy.
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Mel
65. Nothing Ruined, But The Better Part Of A Saturday Morning
It’s so nice that this little one was able to entertain herself for awhile. What’s not so nice is the time it will take to clean this mess up.
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Rebecca
66. Summer Snow
It was the middle of summer, but these kids were wanting some snow. One could only guess they were very proud of how they achieved it, but mom and dad, not so much.
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Jarm
67. Need Some TP?
As the saying goes: Silence is golden, unless you have a toddler – then it’s suspicious. Mom knew she better go find her toddler and sure enough the little fella has found himself some trouble to get into.
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bbean_16
68. Limbo Cave
Well, at least the kids didn’t have their noses stuck in an electronic device. Instead they made a “limbo cave” out of one of their closets. Honestly, it looks kinda fun.
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themamaloves
69. I’m Here To Help
But first, let’s define “help.” Need some plates? This little one has got you covered. Well, let’s be honest, he has the floor covered.
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kidsaretheworst
70. All It Takes Is Three Items:
Cue in the zit cream, nail polish, and a marker and ta-da! Now you know how to recreate this lovely masterpiece. I’m sure the parents are just so proud of their little artists.
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SMKR
71. A Burst Of Creativity
Though no one could fault this little one for all his creativity, now mom and dad will be buying some new paint and primer. At least they got this picture so they can always remember.
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chuletta
72. Daddy’s Cigars
They thought he was taking a nap. Nope! He found daddy’s stash of Cuban cigars and made a sprinkled mess of them all over the bed.
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Leslie
73. Not So Friendly Frog Green Paint
Sure, it looks cute in a kids bedroom. But in mommy and daddy’s room along with on their carpet, furniture, and bedding . . . not so cute anymore.
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Amanda
74. Brand New Shirt VS Scissors
I think it’s safe the say the scissors won. And mommy will now be shopping for yet another brand new shirt.
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Donna
75. The Desitwins
Not only did they cover themselves, but also their crib and wall behind them. It’s nice that Desitin stays on bottoms so well, not so nice it stays on everything else so well.
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Steve
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