#parentfail | Pad Patter 10.15.17

[IntenseMagic]

I shared over in @jesskab's post that my biggest parenting fail was probably letting my 8 year old watch a scary movie about the tooth fairy before she ever lost a tooth resulting in her never putting a tooth under her pillow. More recently, I was taking a photo of my grandson laying on my lap and dropped the phone on him! I know there are lots of others I just can't think of at the moment
Then I came across this

#parentfail

Tell me...what's your #parentfail? We won't judge, promise

 

[GlazeFamily3]

Oh I definitely have a few.

One time I was taking my daughter to my mom's house for a few days. I completely forgot her suitcase... right in the middle of our kitchen floor.

On her first 5K, I forgot her inhaler. And of course she had an asthma attack about a mile in. And that little trooper finished the race and headed straight for the medical tent.

I also distinctly remember snapping one of her cute little leg rolls in the snap on her bouncer seat.

And that is just a few of them...

 

[IntenseMagic]

Oh I definitely have a few.

One time I was taking my daughter to my mom's house for a few days. I completely forgot her suitcase... right in the middle of our kitchen floor.

On her first 5K, I forgot her inhaler. And of course she had an asthma attack about a mile in. And that little trooper finished the race and headed straight for the medical tent.

I also distinctly remember snapping one of her cute little leg rolls in the snap on her bouncer seat.

And that is just a few of them...

OH yes, I think the bouncer seat or car seat snaps have pinched all my kids at one time or another!!

That reminds me of one of the first times I clipped my oldest son's nails as a baby and that sucker flew right up in to his little eye!

 

[Kiana]

Oh man, I think we all have parenting fails. Let me see if I can think of anything recent....

definitely giving my kids extra sweets....like another donut just because it's a donut...who can eat just one right?

 

[GlazeFamily3]

OH yes, I think the bouncer seat or car seat snaps have pinched all my kids at one time or another!!

That reminds me of one of the first times I clipped my oldest son's nails as a baby and that sucker flew right up in to his little eye!

Which reminds me of the time my daughter fell and scraped her face right at her eye. My husband decides to put liquid bandaid on it. Of course she got wiggly at the precise moment he was putting it on and a drop fell in her eye. I guess that is more his fail than mine, but still...

 

[IntenseMagic]

Oh man, I think we all have parenting fails. Let me see if I can think of anything recent....

definitely giving my kids extra sweets....like another donut just because it's a donut...who can eat just one right?

I'm totally guilty of "Here, have an extra treat" ...probably followed by "now go away" because I was scrapping at the time

Which reminds me of the time my daughter fell and scraped her face right at her eye. My husband decides to put liquid bandaid on it. Of course she got wiggly at the precise moment he was putting it on and a drop fell in her eye. I guess that is more his fail than mine, but still...

And that reminds me that I didn't realize that my son was color blind until he was 12! I had spent years arguing about colors with him, all the time thinking he was just trying to get under my skin!

Gosh, I might need to quit admitting my fails LOL

 

[bbymks5]

I know I have a million, but when asked my mind goes blank!! I asked my husband what some of our parenting fails are and he said EVERYTHING LOL!!

I know if I try not to think too hard they'll come to me and I'll post!

 

[Kiana]

I'm totally guilty of "Here, have an extra treat" ...probably followed by "now go away" because I was scrapping at the time

Guilty!!!!! ROFL

 

[Kiana]

If any one needs a pick me up to prove you're not the worst parent....just go through Google search, parenting fail memes and be redeemed in the fact that NONE of those are YOU!

ROFLMAOOOOOOOOOO

 

[IntenseMagic]

If any one needs a pick me up to prove you're not the worst parent....just go through Google search, parenting fail memes and be redeemed in the fact that NONE of those are YOU!

ROFLMAOOOOOOOOOO

I just did that...hilarious!!! I feel much better about myself now!

 

[Kiana]

I just did that...hilarious!!! I feel much better about myself now!

Yeah I think we need to see real failure so we can feel good about who we are. ROFL

 

[dawnmarch]

Here's the story told most often in my family: I went to Disney only ONCE when I was a kid and I remember the Haunted House being just really funny and not scary at all. Fast forward many years to hubby and I as adults with our almost 2 year old daughter and also taking our 14 year old niece to Disneyland. The place is absolutely PACKED on Memorial Day weekend so we are trying to find rides that don't have a 2 hour wait and that will entertain a 14 year old. The Haunted House seems like a solid choice. "Oh, it's not scary. And a baby isn't going to know what a ghost is anyway," I tell my hubby. Well, our daughter did not agree and definitely thought it was scary. We had to take her out through the emergency exit with her screaming at the top of her little lungs. The entire rest of the trip, any time we went inside anywhere she said: "Too dark. Me go home" and looked around in terror. Yes, I made my daughter afraid of being indoors. Fortunately, she grew out of it (Disney Sing-A-Long songs helped her face her fears ) and now she loves the Haunted House (and indoors).

 

[michelepixels]

I still feel bad about the time I decided to surprise my daughter by giving her some money when I heard the ice cream truck coming down the road before she did. (This was rare because I'd rather buy better quality junk food from the grocery store. ) She excitedly grabbed the money I handed her and ran out the door to chase the truck. She ended up falling down and skinning her knee. Up the road, out of my sight. Thankfully a neighbor helped her up and she was okay. And I know it was just an accident and spontaneity can be wonderful, but I felt bad for making that sudden decision.

More seriously, I wish I'd tried harder to encourage my kids to eat a wider variety of foods when they were young and less set in their ways. I gave up too quickly, just making things they like, and not only are they all now more or less picky, but I've grown bored of the same food! Part of the problem though is that I'm a lover of routine, a creature of habit, and not an adventurous or enthusiastic cook.

 

[berniek]

LOL at the sunscreen one in the video!
I'm not a parent. And I cannot remember any huge fails from my parents.

 

[djp332]

I've been living with my worst fail for the last 3.5 years and it got terribly bad in the last 3 months.

In 2014, my oldest daughter was married and divorced all within a span of 4 months. Her ex was a cheater, an abuser, a liar. You name it. He took all her money, all the wedding gifts, everything she had that was of any value.

She moved back home. She was supposed to get a full-time job. She got and quit 4 or 5 part-time jobs. She never paid any rent to us. (we had agreed that she would and we would save it for her and give it back if/when she ever moved out). She never bought groceries, or TP, or soaps, or anything. She didn't clean up the backyard after her dog used it as her toilet. I could go on, but I won't.

In August, 3 years after she returned, I finally had enough and told her she had to move out by the end of the month. A week later, my husband and I went to FL on vacation and came home a week later to an empty house. Literally. She and all her stuff and MY LIVING ROOM FURNITURE were gone! When we tried to text her to find out why she said that I said she could have it if she ever moved out. Well, maybe I did, but I guess I never really thought she was going to move. That was the last text we had from her. We don't know where she is. She's not talking to her sister for fear that she will say something to us. All we know is that is safe somewhere (her cousin told us that).

I've cried almost every day since August. At the time, I thought my marriage was over, too, but my husband has finally realized that he was the enabler in allowing Krissy to act like a spoiled teenage even though she is 32 years-old. We are slowing trying to work on our marriage. It's been hard, but we are no longer fighting over her and our home is peaceful again.

Even though I've always said that I wanted her to move out, this was not how it was supposed to happen. She was supposed to be an independent woman, and take care of herself. I really thought I raised both of my daughters that way, but with this one, I really failed.

 

[rdjrneace]

I have so many that it should be a book:

When my daughter was little she stuck her leg through baby bed rails and twisted thus causing damage to her leg. We were afraid of damage that would not allow her to walk properly but thank God all is good and 36 years later no problems.

My husband and I was working on a window airconditioner; had the front off walked outside to the building for some tools and our son (about 7 years old) stuck his hand in where the fan was. Cut a few fingers but nothing major.

I also left my daughter at church once (she was at youth meeting) for about 2 hours until another parent called and asked if we remembered her.

I am sure there is alots of other stories but those are the main ones.

 

[Scrapping with Liz]

I've been living with my worst fail for the last 3.5 years and it got terribly bad in the last 3 months.

In 2014, my oldest daughter was married and divorced all within a span of 4 months. Her ex was a cheater, an abuser, a liar. You name it. He took all her money, all the wedding gifts, everything she had that was of any value.

She moved back home. She was supposed to get a full-time job. She got and quit 4 or 5 part-time jobs. She never paid any rent to us. (we had agreed that she would and we would save it for her and give it back if/when she ever moved out). She never bought groceries, or TP, or soaps, or anything. She didn't clean up the backyard after her dog used it as her toilet. I could go on, but I won't.

In August, 3 years after she returned, I finally had enough and told her she had to move out by the end of the month. A week later, my husband and I went to FL on vacation and came home a week later to an empty house. Literally. She and all her stuff and MY LIVING ROOM FURNITURE were gone! When we tried to text her to find out why she said that I said she could have it if she ever moved out. Well, maybe I did, but I guess I never really thought she was going to move. That was the last text we had from her. We don't know where she is. She's not talking to her sister for fear that she will say something to us. All we know is that is safe somewhere (her cousin told us that).

I've cried almost every day since August. At the time, I thought my marriage was over, too, but my husband has finally realized that he was the enabler in allowing Krissy to act like a spoiled teenage even though she is 32 years-old. We are slowing trying to work on our marriage. It's been hard, but we are no longer fighting over her and our home is peaceful again.

Even though I've always said that I wanted her to move out, this was not how it was supposed to happen. She was supposed to be an independent woman, and take care of herself. I really thought I raised both of my daughters that way, but with this one, I really failed.

Donna! I had no idea. I'm so sorry you are going through this.

 

[Scrapping with Liz]

I can't think of any off the top of my head...but I know there are many!!!

 

[djp332]

Donna! I had no idea. I'm so sorry you are going through this.

Thanks. I'm just now able to talk about it. It's been very hard to talk about.

 

[IntenseMagic]

Here's the story told most often in my family: I went to Disney only ONCE when I was a kid and I remember the Haunted House being just really funny and not scary at all. Fast forward many years to hubby and I as adults with our almost 2 year old daughter and also taking our 14 year old niece to Disneyland. The place is absolutely PACKED on Memorial Day weekend so we are trying to find rides that don't have a 2 hour wait and that will entertain a 14 year old. The Haunted House seems like a solid choice. "Oh, it's not scary. And a baby isn't going to know what a ghost is anyway," I tell my hubby. Well, our daughter did not agree and definitely thought it was scary. We had to take her out through the emergency exit with her screaming at the top of her little lungs. The entire rest of the trip, any time we went inside anywhere she said: "Too dark. Me go home" and looked around in terror. Yes, I made my daughter afraid of being indoors. Fortunately, she grew out of it (Disney Sing-A-Long songs helped her face her fears ) and now she loves the Haunted House (and indoors).

Awww... glad she grew out of it and now loves those things!

LOL at the sunscreen one in the video!
I'm not a parent. And I cannot remember any huge fails from my parents.

That one was one of my favorites, too!!

I've been living with my worst fail for the last 3.5 years and it got terribly bad in the last 3 months.

In 2014, my oldest daughter was married and divorced all within a span of 4 months. Her ex was a cheater, an abuser, a liar. You name it. He took all her money, all the wedding gifts, everything she had that was of any value.

She moved back home. She was supposed to get a full-time job. She got and quit 4 or 5 part-time jobs. She never paid any rent to us. (we had agreed that she would and we would save it for her and give it back if/when she ever moved out). She never bought groceries, or TP, or soaps, or anything. She didn't clean up the backyard after her dog used it as her toilet. I could go on, but I won't.

In August, 3 years after she returned, I finally had enough and told her she had to move out by the end of the month. A week later, my husband and I went to FL on vacation and came home a week later to an empty house. Literally. She and all her stuff and MY LIVING ROOM FURNITURE were gone! When we tried to text her to find out why she said that I said she could have it if she ever moved out. Well, maybe I did, but I guess I never really thought she was going to move. That was the last text we had from her. We don't know where she is. She's not talking to her sister for fear that she will say something to us. All we know is that is safe somewhere (her cousin told us that).

I've cried almost every day since August. At the time, I thought my marriage was over, too, but my husband has finally realized that he was the enabler in allowing Krissy to act like a spoiled teenage even though she is 32 years-old. We are slowing trying to work on our marriage. It's been hard, but we are no longer fighting over her and our home is peaceful again.

Even though I've always said that I wanted her to move out, this was not how it was supposed to happen. She was supposed to be an independent woman, and take care of herself. I really thought I raised both of my daughters that way, but with this one, I really failed.

So sorry you are having to deal with that, Donna! My daughter and her baby moved back in with us earlier this year. She has moved back out now (as of last week) and fortunately didn't take anything with her, but it was a rough few months. She did nothing in terms of paying for things or even helping out around the house...and she is quite the slob!! She is also a disaster when it comes to bills and things and we have helped about all that we are able to help. My hubby is laid off right now and money is really tight! She often cuts me off and doesn't talk to me at all when I question her about money or an unpaid bill that she has used us or my mother as back up on. She will finally text again when she needs something. She also left the other house she was living in full of furniture and things that we provided or paid for and will not go and get them. So, I do know how you feel to some extent. I often feel like a failure in that respect as well. My oldest, on the other hand, has worked and lived on his own since he was 18. He's made some mistakes but he has never asked me for anything more than moral support.

I have so many that it should be a book:

When my daughter was little she stuck her leg through baby bed rails and twisted thus causing damage to her leg. We were afraid of damage that would not allow her to walk properly but thank God all is good and 36 years later no problems.

My husband and I was working on a window airconditioner; had the front off walked outside to the building for some tools and our son (about 7 years old) stuck his hand in where the fan was. Cut a few fingers but nothing major.

I also left my daughter at church once (she was at youth meeting) for about 2 hours until another parent called and asked if we remembered her.

I am sure there is alots of other stories but those are the main ones.

Glad nothing major came from your incidents. I have forgotten to pick up my children a time or two myself...a couple of times when they had to stay after school for something and I realized they didn't get off the bus.