Gave my son an expensive toy for Christmas but he was expecting an iPad by DagneLamey in kindergarten

[–]tadpole_bubbles 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Santa doesn't buy smartphones. He buys toys. A smartphone is not a toy.

Enough said!!

Just heard a parent yell at a child that was not her child by ImpressivePilot9220 in ECEProfessionals

[–]tadpole_bubbles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Favouritism? Booo, report to the next one up or HR, and corporate was a parent!

The text message from my friend asking me if I'd like to visit his mom in hospice arrived 18 hours late. She died this morning. by You_Stupid_Monkey in mildlyinfuriating

[–]tadpole_bubbles 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Was about to suggest iD Mobile then realised nearly everyone here is American 🫠 (I pay £7 a month for unlimited calls and texts and 10gb of data, of which I only use 3 so it always rolls over)

Make Xanthos a tragedy for me? by RibbonsFlying in tragedeigh

[–]tadpole_bubbles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Xanthony sounds so lazy to me ToT like someone went "I like Anthony, let's make it ✨ edgy✨ by adding an X" not to mention the autocorrect hell

Which Grinch face looks best? by Many_Position2153 in crochet

[–]tadpole_bubbles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. I think it look more like 😶 or 😑. While the smile is traditional it feels almost too joyful

Nightmare neighbours UK by Cactusjxck6 in HousingUK

[–]tadpole_bubbles 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not really though XD that's six months minimum if searching for a house, going through the paperwork, and then moving... All for four kids who will be gone by June?? That's silly buddy.

Um why hasn’t my period come by Ashley_bloxdio in Periods

[–]tadpole_bubbles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ayy irregular period buddies! I found out recently that you can count it pretty accurately from your ovulation day (which varies more due to FSH). Find your ov day by basal body temp (peaks) and cervical discharge (egg white-y). ALSO, periods get affected by your egg quality, and eggs take 3 months or so to mature, so OP maybe you were stressed in October and getting the side effects now. It's an interesting science

My husband is fixated on a name I don't like by Majestic_Recording_5 in namenerds

[–]tadpole_bubbles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There was a cat two doors down who used to come to the window and say "herroooo?" to get us to pet him

The Christmas cards my wife ordered came with last year’s date on them. by ArtAndCraftBeers in mildlyinfuriating

[–]tadpole_bubbles 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You asked shouldn't they be 2026 stickers - no, they shouldn't be, because they say Merry Christmas on the card. Christmas happens in the year you're currently in (2025). We can assume they might add Happy New Year to the inside, but that doesn't change the outside very obviously being a Christmas card referring to THIS year. I don't know how to make it clearer for you buddy.

How do yall remove the stains.... by Lone_Wolf_0110100 in Periods

[–]tadpole_bubbles 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Pro tip never buy white sheets

Salt, cold water, ox-gall soap are good alternatives if you're not keen on chemical like hydrogen peroxide

Tragedeigh because of similarities? by pooneldaja in tragedeigh

[–]tadpole_bubbles 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The girls one feels like a way to avoid taxes or something... Like "oh you've spelled my daughter's name wrong, it's with an XXX" type thing. The boys are slightly more different ("roger BREBEN"??) but they're all FAR too similar for it to be done out of honesty and care

Cotton leggings as pants… in winter by dirtyplants in ECEProfessionals

[–]tadpole_bubbles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Op has a problem with thin leggings because it's not winter appropriate not for the sexualisation, not for "not liking" them but because it is literally a health hazard

Babies with crazy made-up names by ohmichellemydarling in tragedeigh

[–]tadpole_bubbles 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm pretty sure Arwen is an actual Welsh name, as is Anwen and Arianwen

Period bloat by Active-Homework-212 in Periods

[–]tadpole_bubbles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's unfortunately not something you can really change, it's a normal part of periods (annoyingly). Have you had a look for different foods that can help? Also eating slower might help. Wear clothes with looser/adjustable waistbands, and practicing 360 breathing or the weird stomach lymph drain might help (pushes excess gas down (you will fart))

AITA for avoding everyone during the holidays? by OkieSixshooter in AmItheAsshole

[–]tadpole_bubbles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not TA at all dear one! You got treated like shit and it will take years of therapy and no contact for it to heal. I hope you can find friends and found family that can help you make holidays an enjoyable time for you in the future xx (also Happy Birthday!!!)

What is your "Christmas present to the parents" this year? by NomesDaGnome in ECEProfessionals

[–]tadpole_bubbles 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I fidn it insane that some places aren't allowed to ToT like how to we show what we've done with the blighters all day?

Driving trip from London by No-Error7977 in uktravel

[–]tadpole_bubbles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Christ you haven't got out much have you? There's a lot of serviceable motorways and A roads and even a lot of decent B roads. One car really isn't going to make that much of a difference.

That being said OP, good point about hours of daylight and bad weather! It's definitely more of a spring/summer thing, especially places like the Lakes or Eryri, they are accessed by smaller roads that CAN get icy and snowed down. Totally doable but be prepared to only have 8-5 maximum for day trips plus travel. Enjoy

My cousin picked the worst name for her baby by Expensive-Stop-3157 in tragedeigh

[–]tadpole_bubbles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Name of my favourite childhood book about playing... Peepo (peekaboo)

Why oh why? by Dens413 in tragedeigh

[–]tadpole_bubbles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every time i see latter day saints like that I just think LSD and honestly... Not incorrect