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To want to take 6month DD to Baby Ballet?

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MillieMoosMummy · 09/03/2011 20:13

My DD is actually 5 months but baby ballet starts at 6 months (anyone have any experience of this??)

My MIL basically told me I shouldn't, in front of all of DH's family. She thinks DD 'Does enough already!'

I felt like she was implying that DD isn't having a good time, or that I'm not thinking of her, but I swear she likes her actvities.

At swimming lessons she smiles and splashes, at Gymboree she actually laughs and giggles.

We also do Catapillar music and go to rhyme time at the library.

In four weeks we are starting 'Gymbabes' at Tumbletots.

I tried P & T groups but found them really cliquey.

I'm quite upset about MIL saying this and really enjoy DD's activities.

AIBU? Is she right?

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BeerTricksPotter · 10/03/2011 23:06

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haveaword · 10/03/2011 23:07

Oh dear what has gone on here - MMM are you new to MN? This really isnt in good spirits, think before you post in AIBU again.

namecahnging like that doesnt help a few have suggested you are a troll already - cant believe this thread is so long for this topic.

FunnysInTheGarden · 10/03/2011 23:09

Told you MMM next time you want proper advice and not a croissant fight, post in Chat or Parenting. AIBU is not for the uninitiated.

scottishmummy · 10/03/2011 23:09

dont go off in a huff milly.so you got a pasting?well hell live to paste another day and all that

it is int real, is only meant to be on line rattle tattle.not they cant speak to mer like that...and whoosh off in huff

do post again
no one ever remembers who said what.i dont

merryberry · 10/03/2011 23:09

to me though it is a wantonly hilarious topic.

the thing i love is the money-for-old-ropeness of the business concept.

kudos, if the owner can keep it up.

MillyMoosMummy · 10/03/2011 23:10

Beertricks - it's not the subject matter in general, it's the little asides and childishness. Disagreeing is fine, but the rest of it?

I'm baffled. Earlier on someone actually suggested that my child would never even finish school. Wtf?

MerryMarigold · 10/03/2011 23:11

Milly, I don't think majory means you didn't reply to all/ most of the posts. You did. But just that you have been defensive, which can come across as not really responding (ie. listening and taking onboard ideas), which can then seem very smug: I'm right, I'm right, I'm right - because I am very wonderful.

If you're genuine, and I hope you are, don't worry about it. I'd die for this much attention on MN! Please keep doing the best for your child, which is to ask lots of advice, listen to it with an open mind, and then accept the best bits.

MillyMoosMummy · 10/03/2011 23:11

A 'pasting' ?

I'm firmly on the moral high ground (and the child rearing highground for that matter)

I just can't believe some of these people.

BeerTricksPotter · 10/03/2011 23:13

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scottishmummy · 10/03/2011 23:15

so no hard feelings milly.if i got huff about mn riposte id never post

no mn grudges or gripes, switch off and switch off

lovenamechange100 · 10/03/2011 23:17

OMG cant believe this thread is still going, feed the troll feed the troll.

MerryMarigold · 10/03/2011 23:18

Grin I'm firmly on the moral highground Grin

FunnysInTheGarden · 10/03/2011 23:18

she's not a troll, just a bit of a selfimportant newbie

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BranchingOut · 10/03/2011 23:19

Hi OP,

I think do the class and enjoy it - you sound as if you have a lovely time with your daughter, so make the most of it. The summer is coming up and it sounds as if you have a fantastic (enviable!) set-up with your husband working from home.

But do be aware that your life will change a bit once maternity leave comes to an end, as your mat leave friends disappear off back to work and your status shifts from being on mat.leave to being that of a SAHM or 'not working'. It is then easy to get a bit isolated, so make sure that there is a plan for you and your social interaction, along with your plans for your daughter. I am doing freelance bits and bobs and do find that I can go a day without really speaking to anyone. So, it might be that classes continue to be really helpful, or you may want to revisit the parent and toddler groups.

I think that you have had a bit of a hard time on this thread, but don't let it put you off MN. On my very first AIBU thread not a soul agreed with me, but I have lived to tell the tale and post again. It is a big site with lots for everyone and wonderful support available.

best wishes.

BoysAreLikeDogs · 10/03/2011 23:20

hang on

you claim moral and parenting high ground because you go to daily classes and groups?

you see, folk are going to infer that you are saying that the low ground is inhabited by those that chose not to, and an almighty ruck will ensue

oh dear

scottishmummy · 10/03/2011 23:20

and you are banging incessantly on.

MerryMarigold · 10/03/2011 23:20

lovename, I think you're probably right, but just in case you're not...and feeding the animals is fun anyway, right. That' why I take my son to the ducks. He loves it.

MillyMoosMummy · 10/03/2011 23:21

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lovenamechange100 · 10/03/2011 23:21

Moral highground???

I would be very upset if this was Danise Van Outen BTW.

FunnysInTheGarden · 10/03/2011 23:21

Yes Boys we have finally got to the nub of the issue.

MillyMoosMummy · 10/03/2011 23:22

Boysarelikedogs - read the whole thread if you want to know what drive me to write that, or just judge me if you can't be arsed. Either way, it was justified I assure you.

scottishmummy · 10/03/2011 23:22

im warming to you milly.in comparison to the troll patrol

do keep up the moral high ground and indignant tone

MillyMoosMummy · 10/03/2011 23:24

Thanks BranchingOut...

It's something to think about... At the moment my two best friends and SIL aren't returning to work for a couple if years so it's a nice position to be in at the moment! Lol