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Ex has a surprise for me tomorrow, what could it be?

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BigWheels · 12/05/2023 17:45

Ex had just left after spending a few hours with our son. On his way out he told us he has a surprise for us tomorrow morning and he will be coming to pick us up at 6.15am. He wasnt giving much away and I hate surprises so I'm desperate to know. Does anyone have any ideas?

Only information I have is that we have to leave at 6.15, its a long car journey and we can have breakfast once we get there.

I've known the guy for 10 years and he has never organised anything like this before. He's a hopeless gift giver so I'm more than a bit apprehensive. Not my birthday for another 2 months and our sons birthday was in February so nothing to celebrate.

I have previously expressed interest in a hot air balloon trip and because of the early start and long car journey I'm thinking maybe its that? But son is still too young for the trip and weather isn't looking great so I have my doubts about the hot air balloon theory. What could it be?

OP posts:
Muddydogpawprints · 13/05/2023 10:15

What an amazing treat. 😁

Gcsunnyside23 · 13/05/2023 10:15

BigWheels · 13/05/2023 10:09

It was a trip in a hot air balloon for me as a very belated mothers days present. Son and ex went and had breakfast and a play in the park while I was up in the air.

Next time I will trust my instincts and not coming to mumsnet looking for ideas. Theres no need to try and make something negative out of a nice surprise.

That's really nice so glad you had a great surprise

HideousKinky · 13/05/2023 10:21

Did you enjoy it OP?

CadburyDream · 13/05/2023 10:24

Just glad it wasn't a pet! Can't believe so many thought it would be

thebestbirtheraccordingtoDD · 13/05/2023 10:26

Aw that's lovely. I bet you had a great time.

Stripeybluetop · 13/05/2023 10:26

That's so lovely. Mumsnet seems to attract so many nasty commenters. Has it got worse or was it always like that?

HolyFuckerRooney · 13/05/2023 10:28

Wow! Lucky you @BigWheels what did it feel like?

Ionlydrinkondaysendinginy · 13/05/2023 10:40

I'm waiting for a new thread to appear saying my husband has left me home with our baby all day while he takes his ex out for a surprise day out.

MuffinToSeeHere · 13/05/2023 10:40

I'm pleased it was something you enjoyed and that you and your son both had a nice morning. I stand by it being weird though, it would have been just as enjoyable if he'd explained what he had planned. Keeping it as a surprise and springing it on you the day before is the bit that crosses boundaries for me. Hot air balloon rides are expensive, what would have happened if you'd had plans?

LadyEloise1 · 13/05/2023 10:50

Ah that's lovely @BigWheels

Ellmau · 13/05/2023 10:52

How lovely!

Liorae · 13/05/2023 10:54

BigWheels · 13/05/2023 10:09

It was a trip in a hot air balloon for me as a very belated mothers days present. Son and ex went and had breakfast and a play in the park while I was up in the air.

Next time I will trust my instincts and not coming to mumsnet looking for ideas. Theres no need to try and make something negative out of a nice surprise.

Mumsnet has devolved into serious negativity. Be happy with the good things in your life, your considerate ex included.

bananafishbones1 · 13/05/2023 10:56

How lovely

DunkingMyDonuts · 13/05/2023 10:57

BigWheels · 13/05/2023 10:09

It was a trip in a hot air balloon for me as a very belated mothers days present. Son and ex went and had breakfast and a play in the park while I was up in the air.

Next time I will trust my instincts and not coming to mumsnet looking for ideas. Theres no need to try and make something negative out of a nice surprise.

Always a shame when there are loads of positive comments, and an OP just focuses on the negative ones in their reply

SwirlyShirly · 13/05/2023 10:59

That's a lovely surprise. If anything ever happens between me and DH, I hope he will be as thoughtful to me. It's great that you still have a positive relationship - ignore the haters!!!

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EnjoyingTheSilence · 13/05/2023 11:05

So lovely to hear a positive story. Glad you all enjoyed your surprise

TiredOfCleaning · 13/05/2023 11:09

Oh that is LOVELY!!!!

Willmafrockfit · 13/05/2023 11:09

how lovely

Willmafrockfit · 13/05/2023 11:10

i hope you were able to take photos op @BigWheels

ChrisPPancake · 13/05/2023 11:14

BigWheels · 13/05/2023 10:09

It was a trip in a hot air balloon for me as a very belated mothers days present. Son and ex went and had breakfast and a play in the park while I was up in the air.

Next time I will trust my instincts and not coming to mumsnet looking for ideas. Theres no need to try and make something negative out of a nice surprise.

How lovely. It's great that you're modelling respect in such a way for your dc too.

IcakethereforeIam · 13/05/2023 11:22

That's lovely, so heartwarming. I'm assuming that you're not updating from Oz.

AssertiveGertrude · 13/05/2023 11:29

That’s lovely - you’re right about being negative (I can tent to think on the critical side myself) and there’s a lesson there

he’s very respectful to you as the mother of your child despite things working out between you. What a good man

AssertiveGertrude · 13/05/2023 11:29

Tend

elliejjtiny · 13/05/2023 11:32

That's so lovely