Today, I was playing and laughing with my new baby boy. He was giggling, and it was adorable. Out of nowhere, I said, "You're my favorite!" Now I'm sitting here, talking to my two other children about how what I said earlier I didn't mean personally. They never want to talk to me again. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, my mom sent me a text that said "You're my favorite!" and I got all emotional. Then I realized she'd accidentally sent it to our family group chat. My siblings were furious, and she tried to backtrack by calling all of us her "favorites." FML
Today, in front of all my family, my grandmother said it was so funny how my brother was my mother’s favorite, while my sister was my father’s favorite. When I asked whose favorite I was, there was silence. From everyone. Including my parents. Guess I know where I’m not wanted now. FML
Today, my three-year-old told me he hates me cause I’m mean because I wouldn’t give him another cupcake. Now he is calling his grandma his new mommy. FML
Today, I was cuddling with my boyfriend watching a movie, my boyfriend then leans in and says: "You know, you're my favourite girlfriend." I then jokingly responded by saying: "You say that like I'm not the only girlfriend you have right now." I hate being right. FML
Today, I was sitting on the couch with my 5 year-old on my lap. All of a sudden, she turned to me and said, "Daddy, I love your boobies. They're a good pillow." My own kid just called me fat. FML
Today, my younger brother and I got into a fight over who the favorite child is. My mom overheard, came in the living room and said, "It's your little brother, now shut up." She was serious. FML
Today, after my 4 year-old was so excited to be a big sister, hugging my belly every chance she got, counting down the days till the due date, my son was born this morning. She took one look at him and declared, “I don’t like him, leave him here, do we have to keep him?” then started crying. FML
Today, I was babysitting, and we were playing a game. Because he was little, I let him win all the games. He then turned to me and said, "You're really bad at this." I got very defensive and won the next game, and was actually proud that I beat a 3-year-old. FML
Today, I was having dinner with my husband and two toddlers. My two year-old son was being incredibly cute and independently drinking water out of an open cup. I commented on how much I loved him. Two seconds later, he threw said cup with water at my head and started laughing. FML
Today, when I called my 2-year-old son over for a hug, he giggled and squealed as he ran over to me. He then stopped in front of me, punched me in the bollocks, and walked away quite happily whilst I was doubled over in pain. FML
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tomilalala 0
Hahaha You should, as a parent, know that you're never allowed to say that sentence, dear
xxwilkywayxx 0
Today, I was hanging out with my mother, older brother, and my newborn baby brother. I had been feeling upset and depressed about the new baby because I felt I would be overshadowed by him and I would get no attention. My mother assured me this would not happen and I accepted it. Then she told my baby brother that he was "her favorite." My depression just increased two-fold. FML.
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dethdethdeth 0
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Everyone needs to calm the hell down. She was playing with her NEW BORN SON that she is BONDING WITH and she said a little sweet nothing to him that he could NOT EVEN UNDERSTAND. She's being a mom and you're telling her that she's an unfit parent because she said a little sweet comment that she knows she didn't mean? It's not like she said it directly to her other two children. This is just a funny FML because her kids are feeling the classic neglect that comes with a new born baby. UGHALFK;JDSLAJF!
IRISHLASS60 1
That's a very specific thing to say to a baby and not mean it.
beeweezee 0
regardless of her intent she screwed up. as a parent you need to try a give equal attention and its typical for older kids to feel neglected. now those feelings seem to have verbal confirmation.
Nates_Mommy 4
I agree with 21. Often when you're talking to babies you just say anything because when they hear your voice, they light up and give you a big smile. That doesn't make her unfit. That is just a stupid thing to say. She just has to be able to explain it to the other children.
eve6grl02 0
Start saving money for the therapy bills now...you'll need it
Drunkbunny 2
I agree with 22. Having grown up in a house where I was seen as inferior to two brothers who were my parents natural children (and therefore their favorites), I can tell you that kids sense this attitude daily, even if it's not spoken. It's cruel and the hurt never leaves. It trains you to try and gain approval at any cost, and that you are inferior or defective somehow. Please do not have any more children if you are too self-centered not to love them all equally.
amystar1 0
I agree with #21 in that you are not an "Unfit" parent, but regardless if the baby understands it or not your older kids do. Kids always feel insecure and that the parents favor one over them, but you verbally confirmed it and they will never forget it. And no matter how much you tell them differently, they will always remember what they heard. Shame on you for that.
Audygirl27 0
HA! your fault!
gern55 0
Forget therapy bills. buy the other kids some expensive crap they don't need but will make all their friends jealous. Problem solved.
KimSunny 8
Yes, because you can buy their trust and love ... *facepalm*
oobergoober 0
I'm surprised you made it to 3 kids before you said that! Don't worry, your kids might get over it soon enough-just DON'T say that again.lol
FlyMeToTheMoon 0
Imagine how they feel now? F*** their lives. Do you know how it feels to come second best? You probably just turned them against the baby too.
byork88 8
Well you had to have meant it on a subconscious level, no one says something completely out of the blue with out actually feeling it or meaning it on some unknown level.
strangersdk 0
You have to have meant it to say it like that, and you already have two kids and haven't realized how bad it is to say that?....Doesn't seem like you're fit to be a parent.