Today, I have watched the Elmo's World episode featuring balls ten times in a row. The toddler I'm watching screams if I put on something different. His mom just said she was stuck in traffic. She should be back in about five and a half more replays. 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 supervisor was watching a video of his son. I heard a voice in the background and asked if it was Elmo. It was his wife. FML
Today, yet again, whenever I try to put on music in the car, my son starts chanting, "Poop! Poop! Poop!" to the tune of whatever I put on. It's been almost six months and it's driving me fucking crazy. FML
Today, my 3-year-old broke his glasses, clogged the toilet with Hot Wheel cars, and covered the whole house with Cheerios. All in a matter of roughly six minutes while I was putting laundry away. FML
Today, I had to listen to Lou Bega's "Mambo Number 5" on constant replay for 3 hours, because my little sister was trying to learn a dance for a recital. It would have been even longer than 3 hours, but she then realized that she was dancing to the wrong song. FML
Today, I drove 12 hours with 6 screaming little girls. They were arguing about things that should've been in the Lego movie. They watched it 4 times. FML
Today, it's been three days since my mom starting ranting the about the "obscenity" of the Super Bowl halftime show. FML
Today, my mom's response to everything is now screaming. Two year-old brother playing quietly? Screaming. Computer freezes? Screaming. Mailman? Screaming. We tried to get her tested but no doctor can stand her for more than ten minutes. FML
Today, my three year-old son excitedly went to the window to watch the construction site next door. He does this all the time and it's adorable… at least, it was until a man got run over by a bulldozer with him watching. He screamed for hours and now cries if I don't keep the curtains closed. FML
Today, I had to have a serious talk with my 30-year-old husband about why Sesame Street isn't a "soap opera." FML
Today, my child is so super clingy and needy, I have to sit and watch her bounce on the trampoline attentatively or else face hours and hours of whining. She's like the Screamapillar from the Simpsons. FML
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musdesimd 18
I guess i should b grateful that my son likes 2 movies, cars & cars 2; much longer, less repetition
iwanttogotoparis 26
I feel for you dude, i don't like kids at the best of times
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hellnosucka 27
I'm tempted to claw my eyes out just reading this.
purplecatlady 14
It is possible to babysit without watching tv, you know. Crazy, out-of-the-box thinking, I know.
Weirddate 11
I did the same thing at that age with the smurfs. My mom and my sisters hated me for it. There was only one to on the house and it was mine. Lol Sorry you have to deal with it.
Paridote 6
that's a toddler for you lol but forreal that really sucks
askullnamedbilly 33
I've no idea how long 5 and a half replays of an Elmo episode are, but I bet it's longer than a toddler can scream continuously without getting tired or distracted. Even if it isn't - don't give in to his demands. If you ever babysit that same kid again, he's going to pull the exact same crap on you again whenever there's something he doesn't want to do. Just put your foot down, it's a little kid and not a fearsome dragon that'll eat you if you don't comply.
Jennababy2792 20
I'd take Elmo over the wiggles any day of the week!!!! try having that replayed from breakfast until dinner every day for 5 years lol. at least my siblings out grew it before I jumped off a bridge
may14th 26
This is how my little sister used to be with the lion king, but I guess it's more tolerable when the kid is someone you love lol
PePziNL 20
Hell, I'm the one that screams if anyone interrupts my Lion King marathon.
mssileas 25
If you distract him he'll scream for about 3 minutes. Tops. Or you can let yourself be bullied by an infant, but that's totally up to you.
myshinynose 11
*shudder* I've felt your pain OP. My ex's little cousin watched the same episode of Animal Mechanicals over and over for eight hours straight while we were visiting once. It's been a little over six years and I STILL get the song stuck in my head occasionally. Worse still, his mom was present the entire time and allowed it. I think she just sort of gave up, poor lady lol
kowsee 22
Im a no Bs kind of mom, i wouldnt stand for the screaming. I hope you get a handle on your sanity and possibly put your foot down about replaying it. It's one thing to do it every once in a while, but honestly sounds like they got you doing everything they want in a bad way. But hey, Im not you. Id hope a sitter/nanny/daycare would not give in every time cause Id be stuck with the repercussions of them giving in as well, and with three kids of my own, no.. Just no.