Today, I mentioned to my parents that Sunday is going to be awesome because it's Christmas. They responded with "Wait, this Sunday? In 3 days?!" Apparently they forgot. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, my parents forgot it was my birthday. They ordered me to scrub the common bathroom, and when I asked if they'd remembered, my dad's reaction was, "Oh! Really?" My mom's was, "I thought that it was next week." What lovely parents I have. FML
Today, I went to my dad's house for Christmas. Soon enough, my grandma had commented on how much weight I've gained, my aunt asked me why I'm still single, and my dad joined in by reminding me that I still haven't been accepted into college. Only three more days to go. FML
Today, I came home to find my parents wearing Santa hats and blasting Christmas music at full volume. So begins three months of hell. FML
Today, my mother came over to visit, and my kids started excitedly telling her Christmas is coming soon. She freaked out, saying Christmas is a "Satanic holiday" and telling them that Santa is going to hell along with everyone who celebrates it. My children are now traumatized. FML
Today, my parents told me they're getting a divorce. However, they asked me not to tell any of the family so that the news doesn't spoil Christmas. Thanks, Mom and Dad. FML
Today, my mother has issued a 'Christmas Ultimatum'. The rest of us have exactly 2 days to "get some Christmas around here" or we will feel her wrath. FML
Today, on the third of February, my mom finally relented and let us take the Christmas decorations down. FML
Today, I had to slowly explain to my mother that Americans are not the only people who celebrate Christmas. FML
Today, I told my parents I really missed them and wanted to come home for the weekend, as I haven't seen them in months. They told me that was a bad idea and they couldn't fit me into their schedule. I asked what their plans were. They said they didn't have any yet. FML
Today, my extended family came over for Christmas. I forgot to get a present for my extremely sensitive aunt. I took a gift from my re-gift pile and wrapped it quickly. Little did I remember that it was the same gift she gave me last year. She noticed. FML
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cats1234 15
Maybe that's what they want you to think ..
Setareh23 34
It seems unlikely they'd miss all the music, decorative displays, greeting cards...Isn't it possible they're just messing with you? In any case, even if celebrating Christmas isn't an obligation, you were probably really looking forwards to it. Since there's still 3 days, hopefully you'll all have the time to prepare a nice meal and have some fun together as a family, even if there aren't any gifts prepared. Disappointed hopes suck, but give it a bit of time and it'll become one of those funny memories.
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Comments (31)
maritime1992 5
Do they have a tree up at home? Any decorations?
Tsumetai_ 11
I'm guessing they do have a tree and stuff set up, unless they usually decorate a couple days before christmas. the parents probably thought christmas was next week or something and lost track of the days.
Thor1012 28
Imagine Christmas was like Easter and changed every year! I'd be so screwed hahaha
rebeccabyram 15
One year i forgot about Christmas until Christmas Day. Man was i surprised!
xx000o 27
Actually they didn't.
ertyo 8
I understand them fully. I've been working a lot lately and even tho I knew the exact date, it just seemed like it's a distant date, sometime in the future, like in 2 weeks or so. they are playing christmas music in every store since late november and decorations are on since at least the beginning of December. i already ordered every gift, but if someone didn't remind me what date is today, i couldn't just remember Christmas is in 2 days with everything going on at work and at home. I bet your parents have a lot on their minds, but I don't think they forgot to buy you a gift, I think they just got suddenly overwhelmed by the realization that it's sooner than expected.
Colon_Man 17
I'm still trying to get over the fact that July is passed, already.
jvanevery 19
you still have both of your legs because it sounds like someone is pulling on one of them
great_nate 26
They were probably pulling your leg.
Mudhound123 6
Obviously sarcasm... Not worth an FML.
cats1234 15
Maybe that's what they want you to think ..