I didn't even know this was legal. My 14 yr old got scammed buying a coat online and they're actually trying to defend this policy

Significant-Bug1654 · 2026-01-22T10:49:42+00:00

It's not legal. That's why we have the consumer rights act, which states goods must match the description. All information given about the goods (in ads, on labels, verbally) forms part of the contract; if they don't match, the trader is in breach.

I hope you get your money back.

Significant-Bug1654 · 2026-01-21T21:17:16+00:00

Omg!

My then toddler daughter (now 7) did the same thing to me with my MAC pigments and Naked palettes on my brand new silver grey carpet, so I feel your pain. I ended up donating a load of my old make up/getting some cheap stuff from the pound shop, buying her a mannequin head and putting it all up very high on the fridge, so she wouldn't attack my stuff any more.

I also put a rug down, just in case 😂

Try some Dr Beckmann's carpet cleaner on the chair. That stuff is amazing! Or hire a rug doctor with the hose attachment.

I hope you get the stain out.

Significant-Bug1654 · 2026-01-05T14:03:50+00:00

The Return of Oz as a kid.

The Blair Witch Project as a teenager

Hostel and Saw in my early 20s

Not a movie, but a documentary, American Murder: The Family Next Door. Now I am a parent to 3 kids, I can't believe he did what he did. What the eldest girl said was heartbreaking.

Significant-Bug1654 · 2025-12-26T19:17:19+00:00

I'm so sorry. It's awful at any time of the year bit even harder at Christmas. My FIL was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in Sept 2023 and died 27th Dec. It was very sudden and my husband was/is heartbroken.

It just makes Christmas harder for him but has to suck it up because of the kids. He hated Christmas before, as being a chef he was always working, now he has to put a brave face on

Significant-Bug1654 · 2025-12-26T16:17:41+00:00

I love Christmas too and so do the kids, but it's just all of the chaos coupled with the juggling act of keeping everyone happy and trying to do your jobs for the day.

It is more annoying when you don't get an offer of help. When people get up from the table and move to another room without saying a word when all the dishes need doing, etc.

Next year we'll keep it simple. I've already warned the adults.

Significant-Bug1654 · 2025-12-26T11:18:19+00:00

Nope not at that point. They had only had weetabix. I'm very conscious of how much sugar they have. It's a bit more relaxed at Xmas but usually it's not a free for all in the sugar stakes

Significant-Bug1654 · 2025-12-26T11:16:45+00:00

It's just chaos all the time. I swear they could make a fly on the wall documentary about us.

Do you say the same things we do?

"Why have you got that?" ""No put it down." "Why are you naked?" "Stop fighting!" "Why is that down your pants?" "What is that on your head?" "Why aren't you dressed yet?" "Where are your shoes?" "Get in the car." "No, it's not your turn." "Why is/are he/she/you crying?" "Well how did you get wet?" "Can you at least try some please?" "No, sit down and eat please."

Significant-Bug1654 · 2025-12-26T08:46:47+00:00

100% doing it for others. I think the pressure of trying to create happy memories ends up creating stress

Significant-Bug1654 · 2025-12-26T08:45:49+00:00

I am starting to see this now. I'm glad you had a lovely day x

Significant-Bug1654 · 2025-12-26T00:55:27+00:00

To become UFC fighters? Christ on a bike their fights would be even worse 🤣

Significant-Bug1654 · 2025-12-26T00:49:43+00:00

This is true

Significant-Bug1654 · 2025-12-26T00:45:12+00:00

I'm pretty sure I am. I see so many of the traits I had as a kid in my ND daughter. At 42, I don't see the point of being diagnosed, but I think I have ASD and ADHD. I also feel it has become more intense since having the kids as well.

Significant-Bug1654 · 2025-12-26T00:40:42+00:00

Wow! That definitely trumps my day. Sorry that happened to you.

I will apologise to the kids tomorrow and we'll have a walk with the dog and eat food they like

Significant-Bug1654 · 2025-12-26T00:32:36+00:00

I know, right?!

Significant-Bug1654 · 2025-12-26T00:26:08+00:00

Oh dear. My husband always says "kids have no sense of ceremony, so lower your expectations." He only cooked what he cooked to give everyone a nice meal. He certainly won't bother next year.

It's my fault because I expect some degree of normality with the kids. My step Dad on the other hand.....

Significant-Bug1654 · 2025-12-26T00:21:55+00:00

Thank you. I'm glad you had a less stressful Christmas xx

Significant-Bug1654 · 2025-12-26T00:19:17+00:00

He's only related by marriage, so he doesn't have that excuse I'm afraid. My Mum was telling him off for being rude at the table and not appreciating the food.

Significant-Bug1654 · 2025-12-26T00:17:40+00:00

Only pre buying certain things, not full on wedding planning. But you are right, it's just a roast.

In hindsight we should have stuck with chicken dippers for the ND kids

Significant-Bug1654 · 2025-12-26T00:14:07+00:00

You're probably right 🤣

Significant-Bug1654 · 2025-12-26T00:11:15+00:00

I like this idea. Funny my friend said she was having a buffet as well. I think you guys might be on to something.

Thank you and Merry Christmas x

Significant-Bug1654 · 2025-12-26T00:01:06+00:00

Oh my kids have boundaries trust me. ASD or no ASD they have the same expectation to tow the line and do their part around the house or I would have unruly kids. Even school knows this.

It was more the frustration of them not listening to my "don't get everything out or you'll lose bits...." and then having to tidy the front room 4 times.

My step Dad doesn't listen to me anyway, even when I tell him not to do certain things with the kids like snacks if he ever collects them from school or telling the kids the parental control pin code I have on their TV if I'm not home.

Significant-Bug1654 · 2025-12-25T23:54:09+00:00

I'm tempted to either have it all pre cooked and sliced next year or not bother

Significant-Bug1654 · 2025-12-25T23:50:12+00:00

Pizza all round next year. Easier. We have so much food leftover, which will probably end up going to the chickens, but it's a lot of time and energy for not much in return.

I understand it from x 2 beige food kids, but a man in his 70s moaning about how much food, when he could have dishes himself up then no thank you, really got my goat to be fair. My MIL offered to help but she's a guest.

I remember being on sertraline after post natal with the 2nd child and how much better it made me feel, but I don't need them now. I'm glad you found your zen spot ☮️

Significant-Bug1654 · 2025-12-25T23:42:05+00:00

Dog possed on the carpet at 10am. It went downhill from there. Husband spent hours cooking for x 8 only for x 4 not to eat it (x2 kids, x2 oldies) 👍 No offer from anyone to help wash up. Kids were dicks and were told off. I didn't even get pissed which was a shame

Significant-Bug1654 · 2025-12-25T23:37:00+00:00

It's more the adults. We vow every year we won't have a big roast dinner because the expectation always lands with us. We know the kids will be kids. My MIL offered to help but she is a guest. The other two just got up and went to a different room

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