20 things that happen in the seven minutes before bedtime

This hilarious list of the things kids do to avoid going to bed will have mums and dads in stitches!

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by Kayleigh Dray |
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There’s no point denying it; getting your kids to settle down and go to bed is NOT an easy job.

Because, unless they’ve had a very tiring day out somewhere, they’ll usually be far too excited to even shut their eyes - let alone catch some Z’s.

Now parents are sharing this hilarious list of the 20 things their kids do to avoid being put to bed on time - and they’ve left us crying with laughter.

Check it out…

20 Things That Happen In The Seven Minutes Before Bedtime

  1. Tummy ache

  2. Sip of water

  3. Negotiation for another book

  4. Search for stuffed bunny

  5. No, the other stuffed bunny

  6. Sudden interest in what happens after you die

  7. AGONISING HUNGER

  8. Questions about human reproduction

  9. Irrational fear of monsters

  10. Request for all the songs from Disney’s Frozen

  11. Urgent need to poop

  12. Concerns about tomorrow’s breakfast

  13. Recounting of a favourite TV show

  14. Fart jokes

  15. Debate about favourite superhero

  16. Act of sibling injustice

  17. One more kiss

  18. Now a hug

  19. Now an air kiss

  20. 37 I love yous

Yep! I'd say this is pretty accurate! ;-) > >

Posted by [Smashed Peas and Carrots](https://www.facebook.com/SmashedPeasandCarrots/) on [Saturday, 26 September 2015](https://www.facebook.com/SmashedPeasandCarrots/posts/1069493913082048:0)

It’s all just so true, isn’t it?

The list, which was posted onto Facebook by Smashed Peas And Carrots, has been shared almost 100,000 times.

And, judging by the comments, plenty of parents can relate.

“Well, I feel like I have a normal child now,” joked one.

Another quipped: “Think my little one has been getting tips from Facebook!”

Can you relate to the hilarious list?

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