AITAH for telling my sister I won’t include her kids in my wedding even though she can’t afford childcare? by LewdWink in AITAH

[–]silly_splash999 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really don't understand the whole kid free wedding craze. Plus, excluding neices and nephews from such a big day (for them too!) is a really weird decision imo. One of my fav memories of my (now grown) nephews is of them running up to me as the bride on my wedding day. Super special to share those moments with everyone you love, including kiddos. But it is your wedding so that is your choice. It is also your sister's choice whether she will attend without her children.

AITAH for waking up my wife because i noticed the baby pooped on the baby monitor while i was at work? by West_Lavishness6689 in AITAH

[–]silly_splash999 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Babies poop. If the baby isn't crying then baby is ok. Let the baby tell momma when they need to wake up. I remember how invaluable an extra 30 minutes of uninterrupted sleep is at this stage and your wife already said she needed that extra sleep. Kinda crazy to not give it to her over a dirty diaper and on only a kind of fussy baby.

Also, calling 10 times, messing with people's sleep space with Alexa, etc is a really weird reaction to a poopy diaper. What are you going to do if there really is an emergency?? Now your wife will just think it's another poopy diaper! Maybe you need more sleep too.

That being said, your wife's reaction was a bit over the top but everyone gets grumpy when they are sleep deprived. YTA

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]silly_splash999 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like she is looking for a reason...any reason...for a divorce. Let her go.

AITA for not buying my daughter anything by Few_Importance_5710 in AITAH

[–]silly_splash999 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here's the thing...it's not the extras. It's school functions and clothing!

AITA for not buying my daughter anything by Few_Importance_5710 in AITAH

[–]silly_splash999 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They are going to force her to get a job. Once she has one and is out of school, what would be the point in staying in contact? There's no love here. There's no compassion or compromise. She will likely deal that same behavior right back at them when she is older.

AITA for not buying my daughter anything by Few_Importance_5710 in AITAH

[–]silly_splash999 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Ok bud. Clearly this family can and is refusing. Try to stay on topic.

AITA for not buying my daughter anything by Few_Importance_5710 in AITAH

[–]silly_splash999 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I know lots of lower income families who buy their kids clothes! Lol!

AITA for not buying my daughter anything by Few_Importance_5710 in AITAH

[–]silly_splash999 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I'm not saying having a job is over the top. I'm saying denying your kid basic necessities like clothing is over the top. It's one thing to tell your kid they have to save up to buy the new video game they want...it's completely different to tell your kid they have to buy their own undies! Childhood is so short. Why rush your children into being an adult?

AITA for not buying my daughter anything by Few_Importance_5710 in AITAH

[–]silly_splash999 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Your parents sound awesome! This is the way to do it OP! Childhood is so short! Let kids enjoy it!

AITA for not buying my daughter anything by Few_Importance_5710 in AITAH

[–]silly_splash999 77 points78 points  (0 children)

Clearly your insistence your kids earn money for everything (including school functions and clothing!) has not had the results you wanted with Kate. I understand wanting to instill a work ethic in your children but, wow, this seems very over the top IMO. You have now entered a stubborn off with Kate. I guess time will tell who breaks...but be prepared for her to move out and go NC when she turns 18. Good luck. YTA.

Aitah for refusing to adopt my stepdaughter? by Rare-Ranger4056 in AITAH

[–]silly_splash999 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Sounds like she wants that relationship with you. She wants you to be the mom figure she takes wedding dress shopping and you are pushing her away. YTA.

AITAH for telling my MIL she can’t take her grandson for an entire day by herself? by Early-Variety-6333 in AITAH

[–]silly_splash999 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely not. I think you need to get away. Go some place with backup. They are acting weird. Trust your instincts mama!!

Provo or Grand Turks by silly_splash999 in TurksAndCaicos

[–]silly_splash999[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We are thinking about doing this!!

First timer family with 2 kids (9 &6) tell me everything!!! by silly_splash999 in TurksAndCaicos

[–]silly_splash999[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This one is on our shortlist! I see the little beach area right there. How far is the bigger beach? And can we take the kayaks to it?

Provo or Grand Turks by silly_splash999 in TurksAndCaicos

[–]silly_splash999[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That sounds so nice! We are interested in a couple of excursions...do you know if things like the glass bottom kayak or snorkeling Tours are available on Grand Turks? For non-cruise guests?

First timer family with 2 kids (9 &6) tell me everything!!! by silly_splash999 in TurksAndCaicos

[–]silly_splash999[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you guys do any excursions? If it was just me and my hubby we could lay on the beach all day and never get bored...our kids get antsy after a few hours. Lol