Today, my 4-year-old twin boys are fighting because they both want to watch the SAME show on Netflix. They don't want the other one to choose, because somehow that invalidates their own choice, even though they both get to watch what they want, which is "Barbie, life in the dream house". 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, I'm stuck in a nightmare where one of my young twins is fixated on spending as much time with her sibling as possible, while the other one is a complete introvert who wants her sister to leave her alone as much as possible. Either way, someone is upset and crying, mostly me. FML
Today, my son wants to go to Norway for our holiday and my husband wants to go to Disneyland, so of course they decide they can only choose by having a Nerf battle through the entire house. Meanwhile, I seem to be the only one taking anything seriously. This is why I despair of both of them. FML
Today, my six-year-old got in an argument with my four-year-old. I told them to go outside. The next thing I know, my son was standing in front of his sister's burning Barbie's Malibu Dream House, singing "Burn Baby Burn" and cackling madly. FML
Today, I told both my boyfriend and my son that they needed to start spending more time together. They both asked why and what they did that I feel the need to punish them. They’re so similar, even I forget they’re not father and son, and yet for some reason they hate each other. FML
Today, my two sons were fighting. I had to shout, "Give me that pillow" - the object over which they were quarrelling - and put them into two separate rooms. My sons are 12 and 15. FML
Today, and most nights, my 17 year-old twins scream and shout while playing Fortnite. I asked if they could kindly not tonight, as I was tired and needed sleep. One told me I couldn't tell him to get off, he's allowed to play. I turned the WiFi off, which ended up with the other screaming and swearing how unfair i was. Now I can't sleep. FML
Today, I explained to my 5 year old daughter that her older sister from my husband's first marriage lives with her mommy, and my daughter lives with us. She exclaimed, "It's not fair! I want two mommies like she has! Can we swap, I like her mommy better than you anyway!" FML
Today, my parents and in-laws let my 4 year-old watch as much TV as he wants. Not cartoons but brain-rot and weird stuff on YouTube. Let him skip naps. Feed him primarily junk food, and sweets. They don't respect his 8 pm bedtime and let him play until 12 am or later. Then they wonder why I don't visit more often. FML
Today, my 5 year-old informed me she likes her "other mummy" more and wants to live with her instead. I need to have a long conversation with my husband. FML
Today, I don't know why I bothered taking my family to the beach. All my wife wants to do is shop at the same crappy cheap chains she always goes to, and all my son wants to do is watch cartoons. Whenever I suggest anything different, they both throw tantrums. FML
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inks98 14
I think it's good that they want to watch that. It shows that they aren't conforming to stereotypes and aren't afraid to express themselves. But fighting over it... That's adorable! But I guess FYL for having to sort it out....
ACommenter 7
Youre certainly living in the "dream house" right now
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Comments (43)
mixximoo 24
That is cute. I wish children all would grow up with no stereotyping about certain things
doodlecloud 27
Why is this being thumbed down...? Unsure if people are mean or just don't understand the comment...
PhoenixChick 26
That is an amazing example of kid logic. "I don't want to watch what I want to watch if YOU pick it!" You know they'd both be happier if you made them watch something neither likes, just because then the other sibling wouldn't win.
mssileas 25
And that's the point where Netflix is suddenly unavailable for at least a week. It's a normal phase for children to insist on making their own choices, but it's our job as parents to not let us and everyone else be terrorized because of it.
Matteo_G 16
Tell them that you are going to chose and "chose" the show they want to want. so they get to watch it but neither of them chose it, they should be happy that way
aceking602 11
um no then they would bath hate it because they'd be forced to watch it in there minds
more4me 27
Children's logic at its best! ;) Seriously, I'm sure you've got your hands full with two twin boys age 4 in the house. Have a nice Thanksgiving, anyway OP !
CosmicElk 26
Their kids, its gonna happen, i remeber doing that as a kid with my best friend!
sugoi72 27
YDI for having kids
vikky538 29
Twin problems
carlyggibby 18
tbh that show is a great show
threer 30
I love it with all my heart.
marcranger 29
Today, I am thankful that I finally found a doctor willing to permanently sterilize me, even if she is two hours away. FMLs like this explain why the drive will be totally worth it. Sorry, OP.
GhostFox 34
Congrats on finding one, #56, especially if you are (percieved as) a woman. Sucks that most doctors are so willing to perform vasectomies on males of any age, but for women it requires jumping through a hundred hell fire lit hoops. Hope the procedure goes well and is a weight off your mind.