Today, my daughter's school called to inform me that I needed to bring her some sneakers. Not feeling like driving the 15 minutes to her school, I told them I was away from town. Then I realized I was on my house phone. FML
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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, since I'm still recovering from my surgery and can't drive, my daughter drove me to the doctor. When I was done and walked outside, she was nowhere to be seen. Then I got a text, saying, "Sorry, I forgot I have to be somewhere." The closest bus stop to our house is miles away. FML
Today, my parents left for work before I had to leave for school and I decided to skip. I stayed by the phone, expecting the school to call so I could pose as my parent and excuse my absence. The phone rings and I pick up. It's my Mom, calling to leave my dad a message on the machine. FML
Today, I got a call from my kid’s school, saying my daughter had a minor accident on the playground. When they asked her who to call, she'd said, "My mom’s probably in a meeting. Call the pizza place, they always pick up." FML
Today, I had to go to my daughter's school because she hasn't been going to class. Her teacher seemed surprised to see me with my husband when we arrived. Apparently I "died" recently and my daughter has had extra responsibility around the house, hence why she doesn't come to class. FML
Today, I went to work 300 miles away from where I live. I couldn't find my customer's address, so I decided to call him. I'd picked up my wireless house phone instead of my mobile. FML
Today, I made the long drive to work, got out of the car, and realised that I'd forgotten to put shoes on before I left the house. FML
Today, I noticed that my mom had left the house without her cell phone. I called her phone to let her know she forgot it. FML
Today, my mom was on the phone while we went grocery shopping. Apparently, her phone call was more important because she just left me stranded in the store. FML
Today, my daughter asked me if I could have the kids overnight, even though I’d babysat all day, all because she just got home and was too tired to make the drive to pick them up. She only lives two minutes away. I can see her house from my bathroom window. FML
Today, due to bad weather, my dad let me take his car to drive to my apartment 3 hours away. I only realized when I got there that my keys were still sitting on my parents' kitchen counter. FML
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HuskyButt 0
"I lied, just because I am lazy, but I couldn't even do it right." Oh yeah, obviously your life is terrible.
babygraprefruit 0
Mother of the year of the year award goes to... (drum roll) ...Not you, you lazy bitch.
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trickatreat 0
omg i do that. but im not a mom and all. and its not school that calls me, lol. its friend stuff but really, are you the kind of mom that has tattoos all on her arm and stuuuff ? well, not that, yeuh.. haha i wonder if the daughter knows about this
jeansnpearls 21
What the hell do tattoos have to do with anything?! Some of the best parents I've ever met have tattoos and piercings! That was completely uncalled for!
lamej 7
Sounds reasonable enough to me, granted the kid is a teenager and not a child. I get calls all the time from my teenaged sisters forgetting stuff at home and i dont jump everytime they forget their gear for school, if they forget it thats their problem for not being responsible. Now if the kid is like 10 then the OP should make sure her kid is READY for school.
Mattdude33 0
Wow, fifteen minutes of your time is worth more than your child's education...Awesome parenting.
Firesprite2009 0
Or maybe she felt ill? In which case, she shouldn't be on the roads. My grandmother is on night shift half the time, therefore is mostly tired for the rest of the day, and if I needed something, I'd have to go home at lunch to get it. Not all guardians can drop what they're doing to pull a feather out of their ass and fan their kids either, yet we don't complain at them. As a teenager myself, I know that the reason I don't get constant help from my family is because one day, they aren't going to be there to bail me out, and I have to get used to this fact. Calling the OP a 'lazy bitch' isn't solving anything. She might be a fantastic parent for all you know, who was just feeling a little off. xx
Firesprite2009 0
Or maybe she felt ill? In which case, she shouldn't be on the roads. My grandmother is on night shift half the time, therefore is mostly tired for the rest of the day, and if I needed something, I'd have to go home at lunch to get it. Not all guardians can drop what they're doing to pull a feather out of their ass and fan their kids either, yet we don't complain at them. As a teenager myself, I know that the reason I don't get constant help from my family is because one day, they aren't going to be there to bail me out, and I have to get used to this fact. Calling the OP a 'lazy bitch' isn't solving anything. She might be a fantastic parent for all you know, who was just feeling a little off. xx
Firesprite2009 0
My mother got pregnant with me at 17, and I'd like to think I've turned out fine. I agree with Twinkle, when I was in primary school and I forgot my gym shoes, I did it in my bare feet, and I never picked anything up from the floors. If it was a major issue in your previous school, then there are quite a few health and safety issues which need to be taken care of. Also, no-one was ever picked on for forgetting their shoes, and it happened to more than one person, I can assure you of that . As I stated before, the OP could have felt ill or tired, in which case, driving would make her a liability to other drivers on the road, and you'd probably still give her the blame. You need to stop being so judgemental and open your eyes to different possibilities. xx
Firesprite2009 0
For everyone who still wants to sit there and bitch, Take a look at this; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orl6vXPJAww Now, who needs help more? Those children? Or a child who forgot her shoes?
JokingJoe 0
Grade A asshole parent. One day she'll be leaking and wont call u for a tampon.
facebookcutie 0
Ummm u know people can program there phones so any call on the house phone is directed to the cell phone, u should've said that was what happened.
EmilyJane718 12
My thought exactly. Still sad parenting though.
johnsonchicklet 0
sounds like something I would do haha