Today, I was out shopping with my son and unbeknownst to me, he had secretly added a bunch of expensive games he wanted to the trolley. I was too embarrassed at the till to make a fuss as there was a huge line behind me. I watched as my normal £50 shopping bill climbed to over £400. 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, I went to the supermarket to buy my weekly groceries and only realized after a long queue at the checkout, then having the cashier scan my entire cart, that I'd forgotten my purse. I had to leave everything behind and walk out empty-handed, while everyone in line behind me gave me dirty looks. FML
Today, I went to the supermarket to get some Easter gifts for my kids. At the register, I was verbally abused to the point of tears by the cashier, for having way too many items for the 12 items or less lane. I had 13. FML
Today, my husband called me from the store, trying to decide whether or not to buy the new games console he's been wanting. I'd already purchased one and hid it, ready for Christmas Day. I couldn't talk him into not buying himself one. There goes a $500 surprise. FML
Today, in an effort to try and be closer to my girlfriend's son, I bought him an expensive Xbox game I know he desperately wanted so we could play it together. He was excited, until he realised that I that paid for it. He snapped the disc and threw the pieces in the bin. At least I tried. FML
Today, I went shopping with my two sons and my wife. We got separated after a while, and I spotted my son in the video game section of the store. I snuck up behind him and playfully slapped him on the back of the head. The kid turned around and it wasn't my son. His mom was none to happy. FML
Today, I realized I'd lost my wallet when paying for groceries. I had to put all the items back and leave the store feeling so embarrassed in front of everyone. FML
Today, as my 12-hour shift was about to finish, a young boy came in wanting to buy a $200 gaming device. His mom said he was purchasing it with his own money, which I found admirable. That is, until he took his piggy bank out of his backpack. FML
Today, I was shopping in an upscale store. As I was changing, I heard one of the snobby saleswomen say to mine "You shouldn't bother. She isn't going to buy anything." Determined to "show her", I purchased everything I'd tried on. It came to around $500. My credit card was declined. FML
Today, I went to the grocery store, but once I'd filled my cart, I realized that I'd forgotten my wallet, and because I'm not the sort of animal who just dumps stuff in random aisles, I had to awkwardly put all my items back on their shelves. FML
Today, at the grocery store, the scanner at the register gave a higher price for a product than the price tag on the shelf. Apparently I was the one being unreasonable for insisting to pay the price advertised on the shelf, and not some secret price they never told me about. FML
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smokecloud_ 37
Here's an idea. Put the damn games back and discipline your kid.
Wishe 17
Sorry if this sounds harsh, but you need to take control of your life before your son ends up the most spoiled, demanding child you've ever met. You taught him a lesson today - "Mom won't cause a scene, so I can get away with whatever I want in a public place".
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Comments (126)
foxesntea 22
I'm sorry op, sounds exactly like something my own brother would pull. I totally understand not wanting to be rude, I just hope that you are able to return the games and get your money back.
SweetSugarGurl 10
Sorry OP this one is on you. YDI I'd suggest (as many others have) to return them, and if you let him keep the games at least go through them first and make sure they are age appropriate. Too many parents don't realize the content in what they are buying for their kid. Either way though I definitely don't think he deserves them.
trucker2 33
It's rather obvious that you let your kid wear the pants in the family.....put your damn foot down
Sharpshooterisle 18
The supermarkets around where I live have scan as you shop- it makes it very hard to sneak things into the trolley. If your supermarket has this you should definitely make use of it.
B00K_L0V3R93 31
I'm sorry but this is a total YDI. Regardless of the queue you could have put the games back and saved the money, you chose not to and taught your son that he could get away with what he did. I hope that afterwards you returned the games, got your money back, and punished your son for his misbehaviour. If it was me, I would have put the games back and I would have made a scene. I sure wouldn't have a spare $350 to waste on games for a child who doesn't deserve them.
Dale_shackleford 13
350 gbp is actually close to $500
B00K_L0V3R93 31
Thx for letting me know. I forgot when writing my comment to change the currency symbol. But I did mean £350 instead of $350.
RealChewyPiano 18
Ayyyyy I hope you're a Leeds United fan
caggybandicoot 34
You're the mother, you make the rules and you just taught your kid that you won't stand up to them. Good job.
converse18 15
You should have put them aside an said no
saffy66 34
You've got to be kidding me. From £350 of games to £3.50 in sweets, every parent at some point has had to hand something over at the checkout and say, my kid slipped this into my trolley, no thanks!
allyboss78 16
How did this even happen? When you buy games anywhere nowadays you have to wait for them to get the discs so you would have been quicker just telling the cashier you don't want them. You would only be leaving a few empty boxes at the till and I'm sure they would understand. I'm pretty sure they see kids sneak stuff into trolleys all the time.