Even with all that babyproofing, I caught him in the living room one day when he was three, attempting to prise the only plug left (the television plug) out of its outlet, with his bare hands!

Months without sleep can do funny things to generally sensible people. When I tried to pull the plug out and found it stuck, I grabbed the item I would normally use to pry up the edge of a stuck plastic outlet plug.

A spoon. A metal spoon.

I don't remember the next couple of minutes but I do remember keeping the work of art created by the tip of the spoon fusing to the metal tines of the plug. You could call it my own personal Darwin Award.

Submitted on 09/08/2011

Submitted by: Kate from Canada
Reference: My Living Room, 2003

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Bruce said:
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I certainly hope your son didn't witness your actions and decide to try it for himself! Thanks for a good chuckle, Kate!

Candi said:
Definitely Keep: Personal Account
Whoops! Yep, small children, especially active ones, are an adventure! Thanks, Kate!

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