Have you ever found yourself going about your day, not a care in the world, only to suddenly trigger an epic meltdown in your small child for reasons that perplex you? Over something that, to the untrained eye, seemed like nothing?
Well, you’re not alone.
Welcome to “Shame On Me!” where parents have the opportunity to own up to the mistakes that have upset their precious offspring. This is a great way for parents to practice recognizing the peculiar and often confounding triggers to a young child. It might help your parenting success to take notes here, so that you can avoid a future “Shame On Me!” moment.
Shame On Me!
“I triggered a meltdown when I wouldn’t let him eat this apple core that he shoved under the radiator, which was covered in human hair of unknown origin. Shame on me!” – Submitted by Melissa from One Mother to Another
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“I triggered a meltdown when I told my 3 yr old he doesn’t have a vagina like his sisters. Shame on me!” Submitted by Krystin H.
“I triggered a meltdown when I told her she could not nap in the bath, with water in it. Shame on me!” Submitted by Meghan B.
“I triggered a meltdown when I wiped my 7 month old son’s nose. Shame on me for trying to take his boogers.” Submitted by Beth S.
“I triggered this meltdown but I don’t know why! Shame on me twice!” Submitted by Eleni P.
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“I triggered a meltdown when my daughter drew a picture and I said “what a great picture!” Apparently, it was a horrible picture but I’m too stupid to realize the difference. It ended with a lot of tears and “it’s NOT a great picture!!!”‘ Shame on me!” Submitted by Chrissie H.
“I triggered a meltdown when he handed me the box of periogies at the grocery store, and I put them in the cart. Shame on me!” Submitted by Alexis A.
“I triggered a meltdown when I didn’t let my 18 month old lick a tootsie pop fast enough. Shame on me!” – Submitted by Trista Y.
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“I triggered a meltdown by feeding him breakfast. Shame on me!” – Submitted by Kerry T.
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“I triggered a meltdown when I put her favorite Elmo doll that she sleeps with in the crib….in the crib. Shame on me!” –Submitted by Susie P. Sleep Consultant at Sleep Baby Love
“I triggered a meltdown when I changed the tablecloth from a Christmas one to an everyday one. Shame on me!” – Submitted by Elaine W.
“I triggered a meltdown when I ate off his plate after he refused to eat what I made him for dinner. Shame on me!” – Submitted by Julie from Another Mother Blog
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“I triggered a meltdown when he asked for breakfast and I offered him his favorite – a poptart. Shame on me!” – Submitted by Meagan X.
“I triggered a meltdown when I couldn’t find my toddler’s imaginary crocodile. Shame on me!” – Submitted by Shannon G.
“I triggered a meltdown when I made my son’s hair “pointy.” Shame on me!” – Submitted by Jessica of Welcome to the Bundle
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“I triggered a meltdown when I told my 2yo granddaughter she couldn’t pee standing up like her 4yo brother. Shame on me!” – Submitted by Phyllis B.
“I triggered a meltdown when I wouldn’t let Annie eat her social security card. Shame on me!” – Submitted by Courtney C.
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“I triggered a meltdown when I informed my son that licking chairs at a restaurant is not proper dinner behavior. Shame on me!” – Submitted by Lauren D.
“I triggered a meltdown when I wouldn’t nurse my 2 year old on the toilet. Shame on me!” – Submitted by Koren B.
“I triggered a meltdown when I couldn’t keep his cupcake from falling over. Shame on me!” – Submitted by Nikki R.
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“I triggered a meltdown when I wouldn’t let my almost 3 year old sit on my newborn. Shame on me!” Submitted by Lauren G.
“I triggered a meltdown when I asked Nolan if he wanted to part his hair on the right for a change. Shame on me!” Submitted by Liz, A Mothership Down
hahahaha love the imaginary crocodile one because how the hell do you win at that??
Exactly!! It’s really hard to come out on top there.
i love this!!! How do I submit an entry?!?!
I think I’ll do a call for them on the FB page again soon! You can also email me if you have a good one and I’ll save it:) amothershipdown@gmail…
Oh my goodness, I NEEDED this post after I triggered a meltdown today, for not letting my son run free through Target during Easter sales. Shame on me.
Thank you! This literally made me feel better (that, and the super large coffee I am drinking during nap time). xxx
HA! These are amazing. The pointy hair one might be my favorite. I hate when my hair is pointy too, buddy. Thanks for including us Liz!
This was great! It’s good to know that I’m not the only horrible parent who does things like taking my kid out of the highchair after eating, putting a new diaper on after removing his dirty one, or coming home at the end of the day and saying hello. All things worthy of an epic meltdown, obviously, but it stings less knowing that I’m not alone.
Erin, you put a new diaper on after you take off the dirty one??? I can’t support that.