Today, my mom was feeling down, so I decided to buy her a gift. Knowing she likes lighthouses, I bought her a tiny one that plugs in and lights up. I brought it home, plugged it in, and when she saw me with it, she said, "Wipe that smirk off your face and get that junk out of here." FML
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Black Friday
70% off something you didn't need, a stampede and a cart that crashes at checkout. Thanks, Black Friday.
Today, my mom lit a candle in our living room, telling the family how much she loved it. She then went on the tell us that my dad got it for her and it must have been some cheap candle. I bought the candle as a gift for her on her birthday. FML
Today, for my mom's birthday, I couldn't figure out what to get her, so I just took some of her jewelry, wrapped it up, and re-gifted it. She recognized it instantly. FML
Today, after lecturing my daughter about being responsible with her money, she got a package from Amazon. What was in it? A lamp shaped like toast. She already has a lamp. FML
Today, it was my mom's birthday. I decided to get her a Willow Tree statue of a woman fairy holding a heart. After dinner, I presented my gift. My mother asked me how much it was. I replied, $30. She threw me a dirty look, shoved the present in my direction, and told me to return it. FML
Today, I asked my mom why the lamp in the living room wasn’t working. She immediately plugged it in, it worked, and she called me a complete idiot. I haven’t slept in a week. FML
Today, my mom and I were talking about a wedding decoration that we are going to use at my wedding. I insisted that I gave the decorations to her and I didn’t bother looking in my house. She came over for the night and cleaned while I was at work. She found the decorations that I'd insisted that I'd given to her. FML
Today, my mother brought over some early Christmas presents for me and the kids. The kid's presents were fine, mine however consisted of many yard accessories, including solar lights. I live in an apartment building with no yard. Her response? "Buy a potted plant and shove them in there." FML
Today, my mom and I went to Best Buy for some Christmas shopping. She picked up some presents for me and told me not to look at what she was buying. When we got to the register, she didn't have enough money, and I ended up having to buy my own presents. FML
Today, my mother opened her birthday gift in front of my entire family. Two days ago, I ordered an essential oil diffuser and flesh light from Amazon. Guess which one she got? FML
Today, my mother scolded me for having a lighter in my room. My reason I had it? The candle that she bought me for my 25th birthday. I don't even live with her anymore, she showed up uninvited, and started going through my stuff. FML
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CallMeMcFeelii 14
Holy shit. This is only the second time I saw the actual poster comment. And its even more awesome that it was Noors. Haha.
minorcrisis 8
Wow, nice mom you have there
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br0ccoli 15
I think she just watched the movie The Island. It ruined her symbolic lighthouse dreams.
limitedition 25
"No good deed goes unpunished" Bet on some level she appreciated your gesture.
olpally 33
What the **** is wrong with your mom? Throw it at her face and say I'm disposing of this junk... Lol...
Mads_1234 28
I don't think that would help...
HelloKellie 2
How come it says the poster was "JunkHouse"? JW.
HelloKellie 2
Sorry I tried to reply to #2's (NoorFML) comment. But it didn't work.
olpally 33
You can type in any username you desire to fit the fml you are posting, doesn't always have to be your fml account name... You're welcome :)
Metallica36176 16
Normally when people are down they are grouchy and don't realize what they've missed until after they get in a better mood. You always hurt the ones you love most and she just took it out on you. Wait until she's in a better mood and give it to her and explain everything. Hopefully she'll see her mistake and apologize and like your gift. If not, then I'm sorry. Take it back and just keep your distance next time or just talk to her. Good luck OP and I'm sorry.
MaryPoppins88 14
I wouldn't do anything nice for her anymore what a mean mother
therealslim 15
Poor Noor :(
Enslaved 38
That was kinda rude of your mom but in her defense, I'm very picky about the decor in my house too. Maybe her taste in art (or what haves) are very different.
jfotogs 0
Ya except Noor specified right in the FML that her mom "loves lighthouses"
Pandacupcakelove 26
55- I love pandas, but that doesn't mean I want panda sculptures all over my house. Maybe OP's mom just loves lighthouses, but doesn't exactly want one. :P
LennyComa 39
Nice gesture....shame your mother didn't like it, you could act hurt and play the Guilt Trip card or if you have the recipt and packaging get a refund.
AFEmoWifey 0
No good deed goes unpunished. Cliche, I know.