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Aibu not letting dd open gifts

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Bdayupset · 17/12/2024 05:57

Dd is 9 today. She's been waking me up periodically since 3am asking to open her gifts. I've been sleepily telling her it's too early. It's now 5.55 and we're about to get up, as a family (me, dh and 2 ds) and open her gifts etc.

She's extremely emotional, crying, saying it's the worst day ever. I feel bad I've ruined her bday by not letting her open her gifts.

Aibu?

OP posts:
Zanatdy · 17/12/2024 05:59

I’d have done the same, 3am isn’t a reasonable time to wake up. Crying about it is a bit much for a 9yr old.

Penguinmouse · 17/12/2024 05:59

No you’re not being unreasonable. She should be able to exercise a bit of patience aged 9.

withsexypantsandasausagedog · 17/12/2024 05:59

3am! She is 9 not 4! Of course you are not being unreasonable! Hopefully now she won't do the same for Christmas Day.