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Need ideas...

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killerhamster · 12/10/2013 18:19

Ok. Hope no-one minds here but this isn't a AIBU this is a shameless plug for traffic for ideas as a tad desperate

I have been working on a present for my mum as a gift as it was supposed to have been given to her last week for a significant birthday but being a slight perfectionist I have made her wait a tad longer as I haven't quite finished it yet.

Its a sort of scrap book with loads of random bits that have significant meanings to us stuck in and part of it I am doing in the style of those "from me to you" sort of journals as she got one for me for my 21st Birthday and I thought it was a lovely idea. This is probably outing me now as she is most likely on here and I have probably gave the game away... well that gives you an idea of how old she is/I am.

I didn't get her the real thing as I am a bit impatient and have some bits and bobs I want to stick in that are a bit big.

Anyhow if you managed to read through the above without getting bored well done.

I'll get back on topic- what sort of things would a mum want to ask her daughter but not dare ask? Or want to know?

We have a VERY open relationship already so please no question is too silly /banned so please fire away! - I've got a fair few pages to still fill up!

I'm aware this might look dodgy as it is my first post but please, if you have a daughter in her early 20's and are around 50 (jeez gave the game away now) what woul you secretly not dare to ask her? Or would be curious to know?

Thanks very much in advance for helping if anyone does.

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FunkyBoldRibena · 12/10/2013 18:27

Where's my present?

killerhamster · 12/10/2013 18:32

Very funny GrinBlush

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GiveItYourBestShot · 12/10/2013 18:53

This isn't daring, but I think I would like my mum to have asked things like, what was your favourite thing that we did together after school/at the weekend? Did I teach you anything useful? What did you hate me for when you were a teenager?

killerhamster · 12/10/2013 19:02

FunkyBoldRibena, thanks for the laughs!

GiveItYourBestShot, those are actually really pertinent questions- thank you. Thats the type of stuff I'm looking for but for some reason scratching my head.

Thanks very much for taking the time to answer this thread both of you btw. Much appreciated!

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killerhamster · 12/10/2013 19:32

Has this moved as I can't see the thread. Apologies if this is considered against board rules. I just want to see if its my eyesight or not...

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GiveItYourBestShot · 12/10/2013 21:28

I can still see it...do you want any more ideas?

seesensepeople · 12/10/2013 21:53

What is the overriding thing that comes to mind when you think of your childhood?
Are you happy/fulfilled?
Have I enabled you to be an independent woman?

As a mum, I'd like my daughters to tell me how I have had a positive influence in their lives, allowed them to be themselves, learn from their own mistakes but be there to pick up the pieces. Most of all I'd like to know that they are sure of my love.

killerhamster · 13/10/2013 15:59

All of these are really good! Apologies for taking so long to reply- wi-fi bit iffy.

Hugely appreciated- keep them coming! Exactly the kind of thing I'm looking for.

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StepAwayFromTheEcclesCakes · 13/10/2013 16:38

worst thing she made you wear. best birthday / xmas / day out memories. what do you wish she had named you.

killerhamster · 13/10/2013 16:55

Oooo! These are fantastic. Keep them coming, I've got plenty of pages left

Thanks everyone- really helps!

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StepAwayFromTheEcclesCakes · 13/10/2013 17:03

what outfit you really loved her in, best present ever, did she really love school plays, what were her school reports like compared to yours (have you her mum around at all the ask?)

killerhamster · 13/10/2013 17:18

These are very good indeed. Please don't scrimp on anything!

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