I’m a lazy mum & want an easy life – my toddler has had McDonald’s four nights in a row, I can’t be bothered to cook
A WOMAN has revealed that she is a “lazy mum” and wants to do things the “easy way”.
Liv Johnston, a toddler mum from the UK, explained that she has let her two-year-old daughter eat McDonald’s for dinner, four nights in a row.
The mum-of-one explained that she can’t be bothered to cook, and isn’t ashamed to admit it.
Posting on social media, the content creator shared her ‘lazy parent confession’.
As she unboxed her latest McDonald’s order, she said: “It’s no secret that I’m a lazy parent.
“I choose to do things the easy way around.”
Liv confessed that this isn’t the first time she has had McDonald’s this week, as she opened up: “We had one yesterday, we had one the day before, I actually think we had one the day before, I think this is our fourth McDonald’s in a row.
“For me I cannot be a***d to cook, so it is easier for me to order a McDonald’s then to actually have to get things out and cook.”
Liv explained that particularly when her partner is away, she will do things to make her life that bit easier, as she continued: “Now I’m not ashamed to say that I’m a lazy parent.
“I’m not ashamed to say that I will do things that make my life easier, especially when my husband’s not here.
“When it is just me during the day, yes, I will order a McDonald’s, yes, I will do it days in a row, until I start to realise that maybe I actually have to cook.”
Whilst wearing a cosy dressing gown, the pink-haired woman claimed that she knows people may disagree with her lifestyle, but she doesn’t see the problem.
As she tucked into some chips, she added: “I don’t think there’s anything wrong with choosing the easy way sometimes, although a lot of people will probably have a very different opinion to me.
“I know I should definitely cook for once, but can I be bothered? No.
“It is way easier to order myself McDonald’s.
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“I don’t wanna cook and I don’t wanna have to clean the pots.”
Following this, after taking a sip of a fizzy drink, Liv later wrote: “I reckon I’ll make the effort and cook tea tonight.
“I need to get my Hello Fresh back to be fair.”
PARENTS RELATE
The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @livvjohnstonx, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as parents rushed to the comments to share their thoughts.
To Liv’s surprise, many could relate to the mother, and confessed that they do the same too.
Definitely easier just ordering in sometimes
TikTok user
One person said: “I’m with you here! However I do prefer KFC.”
Another added: “Definitely a lazy parent here! Some potato waffles in the air fryer.”
Where can kids eat for free this summer?
THE summer holidays are here, but entertaining the kids need not cost a fortune.
Here, we reveal where you can get free and cheap meals for your little ones during the ‘endless’ summer holidays.
ASDA CAFE: Nip into an Asda cafe to feed the kids after the weekly shop.
Under-16s get a hot or cold meal for £1 at any time of day.
Little ones are covered, too.
Kids under 18 months get a free Ella’s baby food pouch with any purchase.
BEEFEATER: This family-friendly pub chain makes mornings a breeze.
Two kids under 16 eat for free with the purchase of an adult breakfast for £10.99.
It’s available from 6.30am to 10.30am midweek and 7am to 11am at weekends.
BELLA ITALIA: Book a table and order an adult meal at the Italian eatery for kids aged two to 11 to get three courses and a drink for £1.
Offer valid between 4pm and 6pm on Sundays to Wednesdays.
On Thursdays, kids eat free all day when an adult meal is ordered from the a la carte menu.
DUNELM: Make homeware shopping a fun day out.
Dunelm’s Pausa Cafes are offering free kids’ meals for every £4 spent on their food or drink.
Available all day, every day.
BILL’S: Dine in at a Bill’s restaurant to get up to two free kids’ meals (normally £6.95 each) with an adult meal.
Valid weekdays only until August 30.
IKEA: Make it a food day at the Swedish home store.
On every day except Fridays, enjoy a pit stop at their famous cafe from 11am to get a kids’ pasta or mac and cheese dish for 95p.
Other mini meals are available for £1.50.
PIZZA EXPRESS: Kids up to age ten can get a free three-course Piccolo meal including dough balls, pizza or pasta and dessert with every adult meal purchased.
The offer runs every day until August 11.
TESCO: Pop to the supermarket cafe from Monday to Friday until August 30 for free kids’ meals when an adult buys any item in the cafe.
You must have a Clubcard to redeem the offer.
THE RANGE: Kids under 16 get one free meal per adult main purchased at The Range cafes.
Options include sandwiches, a cooked breakfast and fish and chips.
All kids’ meals come with a piece of fruit and a drink.
A third commented: “Just got back from McDonald’s.”
Whilst someone else penned: “I do enjoy cooking but it is such a chore to have to think what to make, go and buy the ingredients and then cook it. Definitely easier just ordering in sometimes.”
At the same time, one parent wrote: “I completely agree that it is fine to have phases like this!
“You have got to survive, I cook three to four meals fresh, the other time with frozen food and one take away a week.”
Meanwhile, another user claimed: “So long as you’re both eating that’s all that matters.”