Woman Fakes a Medical Emergency to Drop Her Kids at the Aunt’s Place, Aunt Settles Score by Returning the Children Filthy and Covered in Mud

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Sienna Varady
Jun 11, 2024 3:00 PM EDT

Your first focus should always be your family. Along with that, you should be able to set firm limits and stand your ground when necessary. The story below is about a petty aunt.

The original poster (OP) was contacted early this morning to take care of her three nephews and nieces due to an unforeseen medical crisis that forced the mother to visit the emergency room. Considering the gravity of the situation, OP was first happy about helping with the children. However, OP started to question how long she would be expected to watch the kids after spending endless hours with them.

To learn more about what had been happening, she dropped the mother a call. But when the mother didn't pick up, OP tried calling the husband instead, and she was shocked to hear what he had to say… To keep from giving away too much of the story, let's just say that OP devised a crafty scheme that rendered the mother speechless. So, be sure to read the story below if you're interested in learning the precise words that left OP completely stunned as well as the reason for why she chose to exact revenge on the mom! After you're done, remember to read the story of the guy who breaks up with his girlfriend after she turns down his proposal a second time!

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  • 01
    Turned out Mike had no idea the kids were with us, they were supposed to be with his Mum. The hospital visit was an outpatient clinic for Louise, not an urgent trip for Auntie Dot as implied. Auntie Dot was there for moral support. Mike offered to come and collect the Wonder kids, but since he's self-employed and was working on a site about two hours away, we agreed to keep the Wonder Kids for the rest of the day. Mike rang back and said Louise would collect the kids at 5pm.
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  • 02
    Lie to get us to watch your kids? I can play dirty, and so can your children! (Also features weaponised baked goods.)
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    The backstory is that I have an annoying cousin Louise (aka P -Covered Lou), who is heavily into competitive child-raising, and off-roading her 4WD in my front garden. She's no longer allowed on our property. I don't speak directly to Lou any more, but I do speak to her Mum (Auntie Dot) and my fiancé, Martin, is friends with Lou's husband Mike. I don't work on Thursdays, so I was still getting dressed when I heard a car and some voices. My cat sprinted off the bed and hid in the bathroom about
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  • 04
    a nano-second before my cousin's Wonder kids (8M and 6F) burst in. I have no idea why they weren't at school. My fiancé was just behind them, looking a bit panicked (very unusual state for him). Apparently Louise had to take Auntie Dot to the hospital, and urgently needed someone to look after the kids. Martin, being the compassionate soul that he is, agreed. So we spent the morning looking after the Wonder kids and our own "Vampira" (nearly 2F, and she vants to gnaw your broccoli).
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  • 05
    Just after lunch (healthy and nutritious), Martin tried ringing Lou to get a progress report. No answer. No biggie, they were in a hospital. But he thought he'd try ringing Lou's husband Mike, to see if he'd heard anything. Turned out Mike had no idea the kids were with us, they were supposed to be with his Mum. The hospital visit was an outpatient clinic for Louise, not
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  • 06
    an urgent trip for Auntie Dot as implied. Auntie Dot was there for moral support. Mike offered to come and collect the Wonder kids, but since he's self- employed and was working on a site about two hours away, we agreed to keep the Wonder Kids for the rest of the day. Mike rang back and said Louise would collect the kids at 5pm. I was fuming. P Covered Lou had lied and taken advantage and managed to worm her way back in. So I decided to play dirty. Literally.
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  • 07
    I took the Wonder kids for a walk to the park, while Martin took our youngest to do some shopping. It was a nice winter's day, and the kids ran around, fell over, climbed on all the play equipment, jumped in all the muddy puddles, and found a heap of "treasures" and put them in their pockets to show their Mum.
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    We did wash faces and hands afterwards, and cleaned shoes as best we could, but Lou hadn't provided a change of clothing. So by the time she arrived at 6pm (on time for her), the Wonder Kids were tired, happy, hungry and absolutely filthy and keen to show off their “treasures". Louise, on the other hand, was not happy, and made the Wonder Kids leave their "treasures" on the nature strip, dirtying their hands again.
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  • 09
    Then, when the kids were strapped into their car seats, it was time to enact the final part of my petty revenge. Martin produced the "shopping" I'd asked him to get, and gave them a paper bag each. I explained they were a little treat for the journey home, to tide them over. Inside each bag was a sweet bun, known in our house as "instant diabetes". They are filled with strawberry jam, iced with gooey pink icing, and liberally dusted with desiccated coconut.
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    According to my Dad, by the time they reached home the Wonder Kids were covered in jam and icing as well as dirt and they didn't want dinner (my kids ate their veggies, Lou!) The back seat of Lou's car was also covered in dirty, sticky finger prints and coconut. Apparently Lou's not happy, and even though she's vacuumed, she's still finding little shreds of coconut in the back seat. And oh dearie me, so sad, we're never allowed to look after her kids ever again. Ever.
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    Cfwydirk 1 day ago Hokey PokeyGuestList says "do you like to play games? I do to!" Bravo!
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    Hokey PokeyGuest List OP 1 day ago The best part is my Dad says the kids had a magical day...
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    Malibucat48 · 1 day ago I've seen store signs that say “If you don't supervise your kids, we'll give them an espresso and a puppy."
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    Hokey PokeyGuestList OP 1 day ago I did consider breaking out the soda stream and red cordial combo.
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    HMS_Slartibartfast 1 day ago . Sounds like you need to stop by to be the kids "Favorite Auntie" while Lou is away. Wouldn't it be just LOVELY for them to have treats random days? Wouldn't they just love some outdoor time while their mum is busy? Don't you think Lou will just be thrilled they have such a close relationship with their auntie?
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    Hokey PokeyGuest List OP 1 day ago The best thing is we'll still have contact with the kids at my Dad's, or at Auntie Dot's. So I'll be able to bring enough dirt and chaos and desiccated coconut into their lives to remind Lou why I am not a good child care option.
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    00 Linswad · 1 day ago "We're never allowed to look after her kids ever again" Congratulations! Desired effect achieved!
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    Efficient-Damage-449 1 day ago • Don't threaten me with a good time
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    Spinnerofyarn 1 day ago This reminds me of a sign I've seen in shops. "Unattended children will be given espresso and a kitten."
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    Chocolate Fruitloop 1 day ago I love how you took revenge on Lou but not the kids. It wasn't their fault and they got a fantastic day that they'll keep on about for ages, winding her up even more!
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    Hokey PokeyGuest List OP 1 day ago Yes, they're pretty good kids on the whole, and it's not their fault their Mum is a complete haemorrhoid. I wouldn't want to make them suffer, just to get to Lou.
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    • PoppyStaff 1 day ago This deserves all the awards. Not only did you give her kids a memorable day, you gave her a lot of cleaning up.
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    aminor321 1 day ago Man, I now want one of those "instant diabetes" treats. Don't need it. Just want it.
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    Former Bandicoot 769 1 day ago I thought I recognised your writing style and went to check your profile for Bucketty, so glad you're finding new, interesting, and hilarious ways to be petty.
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    banaversion 1 day ago • You're a better person than me. I would have given them a red bull 30 minutes after she was supposed to be there. But a very similar vibe, weaponising kids and all. Love it
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    fakeuser515357.1 day ago Sounds like that's two kids whose favourite aunty needs to buy noisy toys every Christmas. Maybe a set of coaches whistles to start it off.
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    arisoverrated 23 hr. ago • Next time find an excuse to use glitter.
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    pizzagirilla 23 hr. ago Next time be sure to put glitter in their pockets.
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    Ratchet_gurl24. 23 hr. ago Oh wow OP, I believe you truly outdid yourself. I do love a little petty revenge. I can just imagine you rubbing your hands together with glee and laughing ma cally. Well done
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    _Internet_Hugs_ . 17 hr. ago You, I like you. We should be friends.
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