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Mum is taking over my son’s birthday

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keke2605 · 25/05/2025 14:21

I feel quite bad for writing this as my mum does help me a lot with my son.

But it is his 2nd birthday soon and we have planned just to have some tea and a small get together at her house, as my flat is quite small.

Today I was going to get his cake, balloons, candles etc. She said she’d got everything already, without mentioning it to me previously. She said she’s got everything in spider man. He doesn’t even really obsess over spider man.

AIBU to think she’s taking over? Would this bother you?

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DrummingMousWife · 25/05/2025 14:24

Just say sorry , I’ve booked and paid for everything already and then get what you want. She should’ve asked if she wanted to get things. I would be annoyed at this.

Olika · 25/05/2025 14:24

Yes it would bother me as you two should have discussed these things together as she is so involved.

Notlookingforwardtosummer · 25/05/2025 14:23

It would bother me. I would say something like I promised DS I would get him a Hey Duggee cake (or whatever) and get a different cake.

But it all depends on your relationships and what she helps you with?

Neolara · 25/05/2025 14:22

Yes, it would bother me.

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