Everyone knows that one of the drawbacks of having children is the fact that they are quite a mess. They are little, stinky, germ-infested fleshballs that live to get you sick, mess up your things, and sap your bank accounts dry.

If you’re thinking about having a kid, remember these pictures. They should let you know what you’re in for when it comes to what children are actually like beneath their adorable exteriors.

1. It exploded.

2. What was this?

3. This was definitely premeditated.

4. Now that’s just a waste of perfectly delicious pudding.

5. The best place to take a nap:

6. The worst kind of laundry day.

7. “What? I didn’t do anything.”

8. This kid gets me…Nutella is just too good.

9. One word: terrifying.

10. They really wanted to go to the car wash.

11. “What an animal!” – the dog

12. That’s one way to drink it…

13. This definitely won’t end well.

14. Those plain white sheets needed some pizzazz.

15. This baby loves cake…all over his body.

16. Quick, wipe your face on the walls!

17. Someone needs a bath ASAP.

18. Too tired to finish the jar.

19. At least he tried.

20. What. A. Mess.

21. Why would a person waste this much cake?!

22. Yes, the bowl belongs on your head.

23. “Flush me down!”

24. I envy how kids can take a nap anywhere.

25. He looks like an adult who has given up on his dreams…or achieved them all.

26. “I’m just looking for my favorite plate!”

27. They brought the beach home with them!

28. Don’t forget to wipe.

29. I’m sure that daddy was simultaneously happy and unhappy about this.

30. And finally…this evil face!

(via The Chive)

Oh man, these kids are little bombs just waiting to blow up at any second, wreaking havoc on your house life. But we love ’em all the same!