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Oh. My. GOD!

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JohnnyMcGrathSaysFuckOff · 30/06/2019 20:04

Today! I just need to weep vent.

I was woken at 6am by 1 child lying on my head telling me that she was "my new, magical pillow" and that her magic powers were "flying and having an argument". She proceeded to have an argument. With herself. On top of my head Hmm

One child enthusiastically pulled his sister's hair all the way around Sainsbury's.

After lunch, I tried to take the littlest for a nap walk in the buggy. Except, there was a brass band playing in the field where we normally walk. It struck up right on cue as we turned into the field. I have never seen a brass band there in the ten years we've lived here. Just why?

Then my 4yo decided to stand in the garden and shout MY DADDY LIKES FOUR YEAR OLD GIRLS at the top of her voice. Thanks DD Hmm

At dinner, the toddlers enjoyed their chicken and ham pie so much they both moisturised their entire torsos with it. Their bathwater was actually cloudy with spinach floating in it.

We got them all to bed and then a little voice called down "what letter does poo begin with? Is it a puh puh?"
Me: Er yes. Have you had a poo?
Child: Yep! And I wiped my own bottom but some fell off and then I stepped in it by accident and now it's on my carpet a bit.

The scene that followed was like a dirty protest in a prison.

I am now sitting downstairs with a glass of something strong and contemplating the state that is the kitchen....

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Daffodil101 · 30/06/2019 20:05

Oh but this is hilarious! You deserve massive gin.

FredaFrogspawn · 30/06/2019 20:06

Oh dear! The joys of parenthood. Enjoy your drink - sounds like you deserve it!

BuffaloCauliflower · 30/06/2019 20:07

Oh you poor soul! That’s all insane but hilarious 😂😂😂 how many children do you have?!

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Judashascomeintosomemoney · 30/06/2019 20:07

You’re looking at this the wrong way. Did any of the spinach actually get eaten? Because if you’ve managed to get two toddlers to eat their greens, you are winning at life Grin

CollyWobbleNightmares · 30/06/2019 20:08

I’m sorry but this did make me chuckle!

FlatPackPat · 30/06/2019 20:08

Oh Johnny, there's not much else to say other than at least the day is over. And you gave me a laugh!

Chalk it up to 'one of those days' and enjoy your sit down and strong drink - you deserve it!

Disfordarkchocolate · 30/06/2019 20:08

Ah, the fun of little ones. This will be a fond memory by the time they are teens.

TheZazous · 30/06/2019 20:09

Grin enjoy your Wine

justforthisnow · 30/06/2019 20:11

Have you ever said the word "no" to any of your children, ever?

JohnnyMcGrathSaysFuckOff · 30/06/2019 20:12

Buffalo I have three

it just feels like more

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JohnnyMcGrathSaysFuckOff · 30/06/2019 20:13

Don't be silly just

I am on the disciplinarian side more than anything. So I did spend a lot of time today saying no! Unfortunately that doesn't always stop preschoolers doing something in the first place.

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legalseagull · 30/06/2019 20:13

@justforthisnow HmmBiscuit

justforthisnow · 30/06/2019 20:14

For context, I was bullied relentlessly by a sibling, pulling me by my hair at various areas, with a vaucous mother not even noticing. I still have scars from other incidents, combs beings pulled across skin, knife on hand, metal on shin etc.

ny20005 · 30/06/2019 20:18

@JohnnyMcGrathSaysFuckOff enjoy your drink 🍷

Mine were exactly the same & now they are pre teens, I like to tell them the horror stories in front of their friends

You will get through Thanks

justforthisnow · 30/06/2019 20:19

I'm a lot of things but I'm not silly 😂.
I do actually feel your pain and I am.sorry you are going through this.
I probably projected my childhood experiences here when I read about the hair pulling, I just won't tolerate that in my house now as I was never defended as a toddler so I get the rage!
Excuse my own rage and I hope you can find a solution xx

feathermucker · 30/06/2019 20:20

@justforthisnow

Rude much?!

feathermucker · 30/06/2019 20:21

Cross post.

Just read your reply

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 30/06/2019 20:22

at least the day is over

Heck no , they still have hours of potential Grin.

JohnnyMcGrathSaysFuckOff · 30/06/2019 20:23

No worries just. The siblings in question are 16 mos. Rest assured DS was firmly scolded and his sister removed from danger when he kept trying it on.

No toddlers were harmed in the making of this post Grin

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NCBabyBoy · 30/06/2019 20:23

Thanks, you've sorted my contraception out for meGrin

WineIsMyCarb · 30/06/2019 20:23

Solidarity @JohnnyMcGrathSaysFuckOff ! Wine

justforthisnow · 30/06/2019 20:24

Not a bit rude, I hope! That wasn't the intention. I get sad when I see my own childhood repeated on here, and am glad there is somewhere we can all go to vent, like here, which wasn't here in my childhood.

Kyogre · 30/06/2019 20:25

One child enthusiastically pulled his sister's hair all the way around Sainsbury's
At dinner, the toddlers enjoyed their chicken and ham pie so much they both moisturised their entire torsos with it

Why didn’t you stop them? 😱

The rest of the stuff is funny and unfortunate though.

justforthisnow · 30/06/2019 20:29

All's well that ends well I'm guessing on this one 😄

Needcoffeecoffeecoffee · 30/06/2019 20:30

Urghh we've all had days like that!!
Toddler dd is going through a stage of 'tipping' so I spend all day hearing the sound of 10000 duplo blocks, cars etc being tipped out of boxes. I ask her to play or tidy up and the response is 'I just tipping'.
You can imagine what my living room looks like.
Meanwhile in the corner ds1&2 are alternating between wittering about Minecraft, ignoring requests to do homework or 'designing' which apparently involves all my cello tape and 1000 pieces of paper