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To take DD 5 to McDonald's every other weekend?

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quincyquince · 27/03/2025 18:51

She's gluten free, so has a portion of small chips and either a small mcflurry or orange juice or sauce with the chips.

We go after swimming.

This is ok, right? My friend thinks it's awful that she goes twice a month. But it's not like she's having the processed bread and cheese and stuff all the time?

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JustMeHello · 27/03/2025 19:03

Are McDonalds fries really gluten free? Are they cooked in separate friers from the nuggets and so on?

I think it sounds like a nice afternoon though, ignore your friend.

romdowa · 27/03/2025 19:01

It's McDonald's not crystal meth ffs 🙄

JohnnyMcGrathSaysFuckOff · 27/03/2025 19:00

But why can you not do a treat that's not full of rubbish, like taking her somewhere that does proper cake made with real ingredients?

AllTheChaos · 27/03/2025 18:59

I mean, I prefer proper ‘fat’ chips but that’s just personal taste!

zeddybrek · 27/03/2025 18:58

Ignore your judgemental friend. Sounds like a lovely treat to look forward to. And it won't be like this forever, enjoy it.

Bearbookagainandagain · 27/03/2025 18:58

I don't have any issue with the snack itself, for me it's that McD is selling absolute shite and I don't want my kids to think this is "food".

FeministUnderTheCatriarchy · 27/03/2025 18:58

One of my favourite memories as a kid was getting a portion of chips with my mum after swimming lessons once a week. It was such a treat and I often think about how comforting and delicious it was.

It's "only McDonald's" to us, but you are probably creating a lifetime special memory for her.

Hugattack · 27/03/2025 18:57

That sounds like a lovely afternoon.

Emma543 · 27/03/2025 18:57

Oops I accidentally voted wrong!! You are absolutely not unreasonable, unfortunately some mums just love to judge and slate others to boost themselves.

Eileen101 · 27/03/2025 18:55

Its fine, ignore judgy friend.

Anonym00se · 27/03/2025 18:52

Ignore your friend. It’s a small snack twice a month.