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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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FunnysInTheGarden · 09/03/2011 22:58

BTW Millie your name is vair unMN you know. A bit babycentre TBH

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MillieMoosMummy · 09/03/2011 22:58

Niceday - it's true!! I feel the same.... Especially after this! Lol

And Pigletmania - of course you're dyslexic. It's funny how many people say that when they misread or miss something on a thread.

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MillieMoosMummy · 09/03/2011 22:59

Dandylioness - if they don't care, then why does it matter?

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pigletmania · 09/03/2011 23:00

Millie I have got recognised dyslexia thank you very much, I had and Ed Psych report, please dont belittle me

pigletmania · 09/03/2011 23:01

I have struggled throughout my schooling and have been called thick and stupid, and you sound like my old teachers. Thank goodness I have had people who beleive in me and I have done the best that I can.

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MillieMoosMummy · 09/03/2011 23:02

Funnyisthegarden - I'm so defensive right now I actually gave no idea if you're joking ;)

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pigletmania · 09/03/2011 23:03

I would leave the thread if I were you Millie, well I am off now

StayFrosty · 09/03/2011 23:03

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MillieMoosMummy · 09/03/2011 23:04

Pigletmania - lovely spelling mistake you snuck in there.

People lie on threads, all the time. I don't know you, you don't know me and it seemed awfully convenient that as you missed something you were suddenly dyslexic. Whatever. I'm sorry if you are and sorry if you're not.

I'm not interested in a war with you. (especially as I'm clearly already having 15!)

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DandyLioness · 09/03/2011 23:04

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MillieMoosMummy · 09/03/2011 23:06

Stayfrosty - thanks, for the sanity!

Plus... They're so cute! ;) lol

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nenevomito · 09/03/2011 23:07

Well I have read the thread and it has been a brilliant read, thank you.

You sounds like you have a good and varied time-table for your 5mo, but I think you could try harder. Have you looked into what age you can start music lessons? Grin

pigletmania · 09/03/2011 23:08

Either way you can put your point accross with more eloquence and stop being rude to people who disagree with you, if you cant take it dont post on AIBU

StayFrosty · 09/03/2011 23:08

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cinnamontoast · 09/03/2011 23:09

OP, I have to say I am baffled about why you posted. You seem very confident of your position rather than to be experiencing any doubt. Do you just want us to confirm that your MIL is being unreasonable? I think she's entitled to her opinion and that your behaviour probably seems strange to her as those options weren't available in her day. As for baby ballet, don't get me started. What next? Baby bobsleighing? Baby rugby?

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MillieMoosMummy · 09/03/2011 23:09

Dandylioness - I wouldn't do the activity based on what she would wear, it would just be a plus.

Do you not dress your children up for any occasions? Halloween? When GP's come over? Isn't it essentially the same thing?

And she's not a showpony. I take her to gymboree in babygrows so she can move around more on the mat, other parents dress thier DC's in party dresses.

This thread has really taken a turn! Why the hate??? I can't be the only person to want to do baby ballet or it wouldn't be a successful franchise??

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ZZZenAgain · 09/03/2011 23:10

if the thread has taken a turn you do not like, it is possibly related to the tone of your posts

just a thought

nenevomito · 09/03/2011 23:11

Absolutely Linky here.

ZZZenAgain · 09/03/2011 23:11

have a look at your posts on the past 2 pages and see if you haven't changed tone. It makes a diff

DandyLioness · 09/03/2011 23:12

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MillieMoosMummy · 09/03/2011 23:12

What tone? I'm answering everything people have said and was slightly rude to only one poster who seemed to want a fight.

I get it - you don't like baby ballet! Lol

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Maelstrom · 09/03/2011 23:12

Bloody hell Milly, how do you dare to make fun about someone else's disability?

cinnamontoast · 09/03/2011 23:14

MMM, I'm actually beginning to wonder if you're trolling. What fun getting all us MNers in a lather about baby ballet. It's not for real, is it?

Timeforanap · 09/03/2011 23:14

Go for it, baby ballet is soooo sweet! Ignore your MiL, it is none of her business. She's prolly just jealous that she didn't have as much fun when her children were little!

You can always drop stuff that you feel has run its course, if that happens.

Do what seems best for your family!