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I forgot book day and feel awful.

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Maxxxie · 03/03/2022 09:15

DS is in year 6 and wasn't really fussed about it.
He said a few days ago he would just wear his spiderman costume under a shirt and jeans and be Peter Parker.

This morning he got up and put his uniform on.
Didn't think anything of it till DH texted from school that everyone had costumes on.

I feel awful :( his last ever book day too before high-school.

Feel like a shit mum :(

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Maxxxie · 03/03/2022 09:16

He forgot it was book day too so put his uniform on and I forgot aswell!

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WTF475878237NC · 03/03/2022 09:17

Can you or DH take him the Spiderman outfit now? It's still early

LizBennet · 03/03/2022 09:19

Yeah I'd take it in now if possible.

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Maxxxie · 03/03/2022 09:19

DH went straight to work from school and I have a SEN meeting at DDs high-school. I don't drive so have to get the bus and the schools are in the opposite directions

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Whatdramain2022 · 03/03/2022 09:21

Other parents will forget and some children won't do it because they hate dressing up. I'd just leave it.

WTF475878237NC · 03/03/2022 09:23

What a shame. Presumably there is no other way to get it there (you can't afford a taxi and DH couldn't be late for work etc) then unfortunately he'll just miss out today but he won't be the only one.

m00rfarm · 03/03/2022 09:25

He is not fussed - so stop fussing!

toomuchlaundry · 03/03/2022 09:27

Is there a reason your DS forgot? I’m sure school would have reminded them. Would he be bothered that he is in uniform (I’m sure he won’t be the only one)

Butternutsqoosh · 03/03/2022 09:29

Ah this is why I hate WBD this year is our last one thank god ... my DS doesn't want to dress up any more, and our school are doing it next Tuesday - goodness only knows why, so that's been a real confusion! Honestly I won't miss this stress when he goes into year 7! If it makes you feel better I took DS to school on Monday and it was an inset day, so we all forget stuff!

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Maxxxie · 03/03/2022 09:34

Am in a taxi to take it 😂 the mum guilt was too strong

Oh well!

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FizzyThinking · 03/03/2022 09:34

We all have these moments OP and we feel like the worst mother in the world. Honestly, it happens. If there was any way you could take it, then obviously that would be the best outcome, but if you really can't, then you can't. This won't be a core memory of his! Could you maybe call the school and see if they have a spare costume knocking around? Anything, not specifically Spiderman, obviously!

If it helps, I remember forgetting to do my daughters packed lunch one day when she was in year 4. She used to flit between packed lunch and school dinners and I just forgot. The thought of her opening her old lunch box with crusts from the day before was absolutely mortifying! I did beat myself up, but we're human. We drop the ball sometimes.

FizzyThinking · 03/03/2022 09:35

Oh bless you Grin I probably would have done the same.

DrMarple · 03/03/2022 09:37

Me too! My older one’s school is doing it tomorrow so I thought it was tomorrow. Dropped the younger one off at nursery today to see everyone in amazing costumes. I don’t think he’ll mind too much but I still feel shit.

fedup078 · 03/03/2022 09:41

Me too
Dropped my 2yo at nursery and think he is the only one not dressed up
I'd heard it mentioned a few times but it went over my head and it was meant to be his dads day to have him today anyway so now he's had a right go at me 🙄
Apparently the nursery sent other parents a notice about it yes yday which is pretty short notice and I didn't get it anyway

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Maxxxie · 03/03/2022 09:41

Yeah I don't THINK he would be bothered but I'd rather him not be the only one sat in uniform IYKWIM?

Was only a fiver in taxi so not too bad

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Halllyup17 · 03/03/2022 09:57

This is why I loved my children's old school. They never dressed up, but were just asked to bring a favourite book in. Now I have a 4 year old in a different school and they're asked to dress up. I cannot imagine being a teacher in reception or nursery, trying to get kids out of (and back into) costumes so they can use the loo!

balalake · 03/03/2022 10:40

You should not feel bad. I don't agree with dressing up on World Book Day in any case.

FAQs · 03/03/2022 10:46

I missed home clothes day once, had to pop to a Tesco to buy something, it was closer than home.

BarrowInFurnessRailwayStation · 03/03/2022 11:39

It's a shame that people feel the need to do this. A waste of resources as well.

Frenchfancy · 03/03/2022 11:48

He should have remembered. He is year 6. You shouldn't have taken the taxi.

MRSAHILL · 03/03/2022 11:52

My ds was never fussed about stuff like this as he got older. When he was little we spent time madly dashing round dressing up shops etc everything had to be perfect, but as he got to the later primary school years, he just couldn't be bothered. He wasn't the only one, there were always at least a handful who didn't bother dressing up for various reasons. On one occasion, I forgot to give him 20p when it was biscuit buying day for charity. He just borrowed it off a mate. I felt absolutely guilt ridden and like a terrible mother but he just laughed. I was the sole bread winner at the time and also caring for elderly relatives and sometimes you have to accept that you aren't perfect, these things happen and my ds, now 22 always says he had a fantastic childhood.

TomAllenWife · 03/03/2022 11:52

Dear god he's year 6!!!!!!

Please get a grip, there is far worse to come (as a parent of teens) Grin

FaceLikeASlappedAss · 03/03/2022 12:57

Most Yr 6s wouldn't have dressed up I wouldn't of thought but prob wore non uniform.
I'd of done the same.
I couldn't have my child potentially the only one in unofrm
I'd have the guilt too haha

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Maxxxie · 03/03/2022 14:48

@TomAllenWife

Dear god he's year 6!!!!!!

Please get a grip, there is far worse to come (as a parent of teens) Grin

Uh. I have 3 teens thanks!
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Maxxxie · 03/03/2022 14:51

@Frenchfancy

He should have remembered. He is year 6. You shouldn't have taken the taxi.
I'm 39 and forget plenty of things, doesn't mean they aren't fixable once remembered! I would take a £5 taxi cost and 10 mins out of my a hundred times if it meant a 10 year old didn't feel left out/uncomfortable at school. Neither of us are wrong in our parenting approaches. Just different :)
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