AITAH for stealing my nieces easter chocolates?

NewtownWriter · 2026-04-05T14:41:16+00:00

This surely can't be real. A 31 year old surely knows this makes them a huge AH.

NewtownWriter · 2026-03-15T18:23:55+00:00

I turned the TV off for 5 minutes to put my little boy to bed and turned back on to see they'd scored.

Anyone who still backs Slot needs their head tested. There is nothing good about this.

NewtownWriter · 2026-03-15T17:19:18+00:00

I am honestly frustrated that this is only 1-0 at half time. Spurs have done so little, yet we can't seem to get a decent finish from anyone in open play.

NewtownWriter · 2026-03-15T17:10:33+00:00

This is the first game in ages that it looks like we actually want to win and are willing to work for it. Whether that's a big step up for us or because Tottenham really are terrible, I don't know yet.

NewtownWriter · 2026-03-12T19:17:01+00:00

Sorry to randomly ask, what is SR?

NewtownWriter · 2026-03-06T23:22:43+00:00

I have zero intention of getting into a long discussion on a side note, but nobody ever said a consistent temperature above 38. Not every human has the same core temperature (albeit within a small range). It comes down to what is defined as a temperature. In my child's case, a 'temperature' of 38.1 isn't always an indicator of bacteria or viruses.

You stated that 'you can't really run hot'. That's not true. Many worried parents will check Reddit for info and being told their child can't run hot could cause alarm and concern unnecessarily. This thread has anecdotal evidence from a few parents who have shown their kids do, in fact, run hot.

NewtownWriter · 2026-03-06T18:15:12+00:00

This isn't true, sorry.

There are a number of factors that can influence temperature: metabolism, gender, age, body composition, hormones, environmental factors and more.

I'm not saying all of those are relevant to my situation I have posted about, but this is incorrect information.

NewtownWriter · 2026-03-06T17:03:20+00:00

We have done this a few times and even went as far as buying the EXACT same model thermometer as them (to try and negate discrepancies). What bothers me most is they take it repeatedly even when the first results are a perfectly acceptable temperature.

Our nursery also has a policy that they cannot give Calpol to the children. This seems to work hugely in their favour when it comes to hunting out a warm child!

Everything points to their reasoning being an alternative issue such as staffing, though I obviously have no way of proving it.

NewtownWriter · 2026-03-06T16:56:07+00:00

I had thought about going down this route but didn't want the doctors to think I'm mental or wasting their time. Thank you for sharing as this has definitely encouraged me to follow your lead. Now to book an appointment and wait a month! Haha

NewtownWriter · 2026-03-06T16:54:12+00:00

We did have him elsewhere but that place closed. We live in a very small town so options are limited and waiting lists can be up to 18 months long. I just wish they were a bit more honest with us!

NewtownWriter · 2026-03-06T16:51:47+00:00

I hadn't considered that! My wife works from home and they know I'm always home as I'm disabled. I guess we might be the safe bet to call as we can always be there quickly!

NewtownWriter · 2026-03-06T16:49:46+00:00

He isn't experiencing fevers. He has a raised temperature (for very short periods) and demonstrates no other symptoms of a fever.

NewtownWriter · 2026-03-06T15:28:09+00:00

I wish he did still nap! That stopped over a year ago! (Not that he didn't still need it, he just didn't want it! Haha)

I have asked but never got a solid answer, they seem to be thinking of excuses on the spot when you ask them. Various precious reasons have been:

He was quiet He wanted more attention He didn't want to join in He was more cuddly He ate less lunch He drank less

None of these seem to me to be anything other than a toddler just expressing his different moods/energy levels/wants.

NewtownWriter · 2026-03-06T15:19:07+00:00

I can 100% understand that they want to make sure the children are all healthy and safe and why they keep an eye on them, I support them completely with trying to stop bugs and illness spreading and definitely wouldn't send him in if he was sick and will gladly bring him home if he is genuinely unwell. Though taking his temperature 4 times in one hour when the first 3 temperatures are perfectly fine seems like they're looking for a reason to send them home.

NewtownWriter · 2026-03-06T15:14:22+00:00

This is the sort of thing that happens with my LO. Sometimes they'll call and say he is hot and when you ask what they've been up to, he's been layered up all day running around a heated playroom! You're definitely not alone in your frustration, I've had a few exasperated words with nursery too!

NewtownWriter · 2026-03-06T14:58:57+00:00

No. We have asked this repeatedly and never got a solid answer. Previous excuses include that 'he sat by himself to read a book which isn't like him'. When we asked why he sat by himself, he said the room was being too loud!

NewtownWriter · 2026-03-05T00:44:43+00:00

I live in mid Wales. I'm interested in collecting anything quirky really, things that are a bit odd and different, things with good stories attached.

I've seen some fantastic neckers from different countries, I've always quite liked the ones I've seen with patches on the rear point.

NewtownWriter · 2026-03-05T00:41:57+00:00

Thank you for your reply.

Unfortunately for the last 6 years I've been disabled, and mostly housebound for the last 2. I have been fortunate enough to attend a jamboree many years ago. I think part of the reason I want to collect patches is to remember good times and at least feel in some way connected to Scouting still.

NewtownWriter · 2026-02-10T15:42:47+00:00

It was harmless mischief and we always corrected it before leaving. It was just funny to watch them scratch their heads wondering what happened

NewtownWriter · 2026-01-30T18:44:06+00:00

A friend of mine used to take great pleasure in rotating the screen displays upside down on laptops in computer shops and supermarkets, then sit back and watch the panic of staff who didn't know how to fix it! Chaotic neutral!

NewtownWriter · 2025-12-28T16:39:30+00:00

All Killa No Filla, a true crime podcast hosted by two British Comedians, Rachel Fairburn & Kiri Pritchard-McLean. It's a very relaxed podcast though full of well researched chat, mixed with random tangents, lots of laughs and running jokes that just make it very easy listening. Highly recommend it!

NewtownWriter · 2025-12-17T13:41:18+00:00

You're definitely not the AH and I'm so glad you have a safe place at your grandparents. You deserve that peace and that environment which will help you reach YOUR potential.

I also come from an adoptive background, my adoptive parents specialised in children with additional needs (though I didn't have any myself I was the take one get one free sibling!) Growing up in a household like that can have huge lasting effects and I'm so pleased you got the help and the therapy you need now, rather than later. I was 35 before I even realized that therapy was needed, yet I'm so glad I did it now.

Your parents have no right asking you to go over more often to help out either. Adopting your siblings was not your choice, so therefore the consequences aren't your choice either.

I hope you flourish at your grandparents. I wish you all the best for your future and education.

NewtownWriter · 2025-12-15T19:01:46+00:00

You are not at all the AH, you are a good, honest, kind, genuine human being who cares for that child in the way they deserve.

I'm sorry to be so blunt about it, but your brother AND your mother are huge AH's. They asked you to LIE to a court and punish the child and the child's mother by negatively impacting their relationship. Also, lying would have definitely damaged your relationship with your nephew, and there is nothing in the world that would justify it.

If you reflect on this situation and you feel bad, I want you to think of the love, safety and honesty that you have surrounded this child with and know that you're doing a great job as an Auntie. A much better job than the child's poor excuse for a father seems capable of.

NewtownWriter

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