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To not let ds go to his friend's house because she doesn't iron her clothes?

161 replies

TheRhubarb · 18/01/2012 14:27

I mean, it's filthy isn't it? The children are sent to school in crumpled clothes and she walks around like a bag lady! I spend hours ironing my children's clothes and as soon as they walk in from school they need to change into lounging attire and then carefully fold their uniform over the trouser press I have in their rooms. This has saved me many more hours of ironing I can tell you!

Yet if I allow him to go to this woman's house, he'll no doubt come back with creased clothes and will doubtless have stains over it, I mean I don't think she changes their uniform more than once a week.

Hygiene and being smart is very important to me and whilst I don't mind my children attending houses of similar children who are smartly dressed, I don't particularly want them influenced by slatternly waifs and strays. Obviously this is not the child's fault and that's not what I'm saying, but if my children see that they can get away with looking like homeless people, then they start playing up at home.

I could tell her what my expectations are but I just don't think she would take any notice, so aibu in not allowing ds to go?

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TheRhubarb · 19/01/2012 22:32

I've just spent the evening farting on the washing to dry it. I have lovely scented farts and with my excessive wind, I can work up quite a breeze I can tell you!

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molepom · 19/01/2012 22:35

lol, thanks for that. I needed a laugh, ds still not asleep and was getting quite miffed.

swampster · 19/01/2012 22:42

Love this thread.

I was at playgroup with DS2 a couple of years ago - he must have been three. He picked up the toy iron and said: "What's this?" I tried to explain. He looked aghast. "You're joking me!"

silentcatastrophe · 20/01/2012 09:01

On a more serious note, irons are very good at killing beasties, bacteria and viruses, and since we are prone to washing things at cooler temperatures than in previous generations, there is ample opportunity for bugs to flourish! There has been an EXPLOSION of bed bugs!
Bring back ironing! I say with my iron gathering dust in a quiet corner

TheRhubarb · 20/01/2012 09:28

Bed bugs are my friends, I collect them. They all have names.

They are 100% organic bed bugs too.

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bigeyes · 20/01/2012 09:51

Well folk like you with yer sterile lives are solely responsible for the lack of effective antibiotics.

redrubyshoes · 20/01/2012 10:52

I wish people would read threads before posting

We are not serious.

TheRhubarb · 20/01/2012 11:09

Anyway RUBY I have a bone to pick with you!

Just what in my profile would tell people that I do not iron? Hmm?

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stealthsquiggle · 20/01/2012 11:14

LOL - I was wondering how long it would take you to pick up on that one, Rhubarb (I even checked to see if you had "I DON'T IRON" somewhere on your profile...)

Thankgodforcaffeine · 20/01/2012 11:40

Lol at the whole thread, I really needed a laugh today so ta very much to all of you!

redrubyshoes · 20/01/2012 11:53

You live in Bogeyland Rhubs and you are aged three.

Nuff said Wink

TheRhubarb · 20/01/2012 12:22

Oh. Yeah.

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SusanneLinder · 20/01/2012 13:36

I am sure the OP is referring to me.I am a complete slatterm :o

SusanneLinder · 20/01/2012 13:45

What kind of person uses a crumpled old bag?

My husband :o Wink

ohbugrit · 20/01/2012 14:00

Christ on a bike, I panicked there. Clicked on this thinking it must be about me Grin

bigeyes · 20/01/2012 14:27

redruby neither was I being, or are other not allowed to join in?

As you were

TheRhubarb · 20/01/2012 14:30

others
You are only allowed to join in if you pass the grammar test.

Now kiss and make-up you two or I shall break into your homes and stamp all over your lovely clean washing. Not that ruby would notice Grin

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bigeyes · 20/01/2012 14:55

Alright, I'll overlook your potential to be served with custard, prepared with a stained apron of course.

if it all gets too much I'll trot back to my own thread re amount of house crap I've got three weeks to do, and er no I will not be doing Amy fecking ironing.

TheRhubarb · 20/01/2012 15:35

I wouldn't either, let Amy do her own.

3 weeks to do house crap though? 3 weeks is plenty. I've moved house in one week matey. Just gather up stuff, put stuff in box, give kids a quid (and a promise to cook favourite tea) if they vacuum, then spray stuff with Febreze. Sorted. A day. Tops.

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stealthsquiggle · 20/01/2012 15:36

who is 'Amy fecking ironing' and why would one be doing her?

bigeyes · 20/01/2012 15:42

Oh thanks for advice am constrained by nesting hormones, cluck cluck..

Amy, seemingly lives on iPad keyboard only, wondering if I can find an ironing app.

I stopped cooking a while ago! Just doing ordering and heating now of food!

nursenic · 20/01/2012 15:43

This is a fucking joke, right?

TheRhubarb · 20/01/2012 15:46

why nursenic, are you feeling guilty about your own slovenly ways? Have we pricked your wrinkled conscience? Are you looking in horror at the crumpled crisp packets you have neglected to iron?

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nursenic · 20/01/2012 15:51

I have no guilt about my slut life. I honestly do not care whether peeps judge me on the state of my home - Grin. IMO, they're honoured to be invited in...

My home is insulated with crisp packets. If you leave them puffy with air, they are even more effective.

TheRhubarb · 20/01/2012 15:55

Slaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaag!

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