crzyry
Canada
Today, my four-year-old daughter called me by her mom's new boyfriend's name. Three different times. FML
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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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Anonymous
Richmond, United States
Today, my ex-husband introduced our daughter to her "new mommy". That's the third time this year. FML
LifeSucks
Canada
Mystery man
Today, as I was taking my three year-old daughter home from daycare, she asked where her daddy was. I tried to tell her that I was her father, but she answered, "No, not you! My other daddy!" I've got some talking to do tonight. FML
Anonymous
Kenton, United States
Or so you thought…
Today, my mom called me by the wrong name. This isn't the first time. It wouldn't be so bad, except I'm her only kid. FML
unknown
United States
Today, I got a call from my daughter's school saying that she had beat someone up. She's 4. FML
sadie
They're all eggheads to me
Today, my daughter once again called my boyfriend by the name of an ex-boyfriend. She always does this and she claims it’s because they’re all bald. Can she not remember their very distinct faces? FML
Laura
Paraguay
What's my name?
Today, as they have for the past three years, my boyfriend's parents have never called me by my actual name. They always "accidentally" call me by my boyfriend's ex's name. FML
Anonwymous
United Kingdom
Today, I asked my fiancé's daughter to use her phone so I could call mine which I'd misplaced. Busy with homework, she nodded. Only after she jumped up did I notice that she had my number listed with a humiliating nickname, and accompanied by a photo of her middle finger. FML
Rosey
Manson, United States
Today, I found out that my boyfriend's mother still calls his ex-girlfriend her "future daughter-in-law". FML
my name is sarah
Midland, United States
Today, my mom called me by her favorite TV show character's name. Again. This is the eighth time this week. I'm an only child, and I'm 15. I thought she had my name down pat by now. FML
mommy
North Andover, United States
The great replacement
Today, my ex-husband came to pick up our two kids for his weekend with them. Seeing his new girlfriend was in the car, and desperate for conversation, I asked her name. My kids unhesitatingly blurted out, "Mom". FML
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zingline89 18
At four years old, they're bound to repeat everything they hear. Especially names being loudly screamed from behind Mommy's bedroom door.
Cashtangoteam 10
I see some baby mama drama in your future
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KiraElayne_ 1
Don't worry about it, my parents are divorced and after spending a week at my dad's, I'll occasionally say "dad" to my mom. It's just what you get used to saying, when she's older I'm sure she'll do it less
irish5569 2
Get over it op she is four. Insecurity is a bitch
CommonSenseDied 2
My son is 10 and he has called me one of his teacher's names every year and sometimes calls his teacher "mom." Don't get so bent, it's an innocent mistake and really not baby mama's fault either.
hamtaro331 0
What was the name
nancyfantastic 3
Everyone needs to stop assuming that he does not spend enough time with his daughter. I have a 4 year old step-daughter who has called me by her mother's first name on several occasions. My husband and I have primary physical custody of her, your arguments are invalid. His daughter is 3 it's an honest mistake.
lexanianna 11
When I was 5 my mum got together with my stepdad. It was confusing at first and I accidentally called him dad a few times and my dad by my stepdads name. Some people (like me) really suck with names and at the age of 4 it's really not easy! Don't sweat it, she's probably just getting used to the whole thing :)
DivineSunshine 1
Give her a break. She is little, our kids interchange their words like Mom and Dad or Nan and Grandma. Just correct her gently and simply move on in your conversation with her. She doesn't have any idea the emotion it provokes in you.
ImSoEffedUp 10
That's gonna be a serious problem.... My bad, it ALREADY is a serious problem..... I know your feelings gotta be hurt...
MrsUresti 8
Awww that sucks sorry OP!!!! But why doesn't she call you DAD?
sickenedwinter86 0
That sucks... The kid will stop eventually, though. As much as it may hurt you can't let it get to you... Just a kid after all! My nephew called me by his uncles name on his moms side for a loooong time.